SLOWBEER NEWS - ARRIVALS, GROWLERS & TASTINGS
Pretty disrupted week this one but no doubt a great opportunity for us all to get stuck into some cracking beers. As you are no doubt aware, Friday & Sunday are Easter public holidays & as such we will be closed those days, so be sure to get your extra long weekend beery goodness organized in time!
EASTER SELECTIONS
Holgate Temptress 330ml $5.00 - A perennial fav among many, brewed with Dutch cocoa & vanilla, its inclusion is a must!
Steam Exchange Truffles 330ml $5.50 – Highly excitable out of the bottle but still tastes delish, fortified with bourbon, this dark ale tastes like choc truffles
Emersons Taieri George 500ml $12.00 – Hot cross buns in liquid form, a Belgian strong dark ale spiced with orange, coriander, cinnamon, nutmeg...the list goes on!
Mikkeller Fra Til 750ml $32.00 – In actual fact an xmas beer, however given this porter is spiced with orange & coriander, it seemed a more than worthy inclusion
RCH Ale Mary 500ml $8.00 – Another xmas beer that is brewed with orange & ginger, so the rich dark fruit malt notes & spice is reminiscent of hot cross buns
Jagiello Magnus Chocolate 330ml $4.50 – Uber sweet but winning a lot of people over, overt choc fudge with sweetness in spades, why not? Its Easter right?
Jagiello Magnus Original 330ml $4.50 – Somewhat more restrained as far as the choc goes but still plenty of caramel fudge sweetness with a touch of choc
FILLING FOR GROWLERS
HOLGATE EMPRESS MOCHA PORTER
Have been sitting on this one for a little while & thought now was as good a time as any to unleash it! Having bee been hotly anticipated since its debut at the Taphouse GABS a couple of months ago, since then it has popped up on tap at a few other venues across the city & they response continues to be overwhelmingly positive. Essentially a suped up version of the above mentioned temptress, the addition of coffee to the already present coco & vanilla, gives you a tasty mocha overload. Be sure to share this one, unless of course you are a glutton for punishment as it weighs in at a deliciously dangerous 10% abv! KEG WILL BE TAPPED ON SATURDAY but get in quick as this one will be gone in no time!
*If you don’t already have a growler, bottles are $15 each, while a fill of Holgate Empress is $35.
SLOW(BEER) WEDNESDAY SPECIALS!
If you know anything about us, you would be aware that our pricing is always very sharp, if not the best in the country. But that’s not to say that we should rest on our laurels & maintain the same old prices. On Wednesdays we will have a variety of deals on offer that will change as stock dictates. Hopefully giving you a chance to try those amazing beers, that ordinarily may be a tad out of your price range or even just the opportunity to pick up a great deal on your favorite craft beers. So swing by on Wednesdays to take full advantage. *DEALS ONLY RUN IN STORE ON WEDNESDAYS & CHANGE AS STOCK DICTATES. NO FURTHER DISCOUNT ON THESE ITEMS.
JAPAN AID TASTING – NEXT WEEK!
No doubt everyone is aware of the terrible situation being faced by the people of Japan. However, what some don’t know is that they have a burgeoning craft beer industry. So we thought it appropriate to raise awareness of the many great brews from the land of the rising sun & also take the opportunity to raise some money for a good cause!
BEERS ON TASTING INCLUDE:
Hitachino White Ale – Belgian style wheat beer, brewed with orange, coriander, cinnamon & nutmeg
Hitachino Red Rice Ale – Unique ale brewed with red rice, for a slightly sweet-sour palate & clean finish
Hitachino Japanese Classic Ale – English IPA to my tastes & excellent one at that. Aged in cedar casks, complimenting herbally hop character
Hitachino XH – Belgian style dark ale, aged in shochu (distilled sake) casks
Hitachino Espresso Stout – Amazingly robust coffee stout with truckloads of bittersweet roasted malt & coffee notes
Baird Single Take Session Ale – Light but delicious ale brewed with Belgian yeast & US hops
Baird Carpenters Mikan Ale – Pale malt, wheat & sugars used as well as native mikan fruit with US hops complimenting the citrus notes
Baird Suruga Bay Imperial IPA – Brilliantly robust US style IPA, coming in at close to 100IBU
Baird Angry Boy Brown Ale – US inspired with some lightly roasted malts bringing a caramel nut character with robust hop bitterness
Baird Dark Sky Imperial Stout – Insanely robust with masses of molasses, choc fudge & licorice
THE IMPORTANT BITS:
When: Wednesday 27th April 7pm
Cost: $30 to try ALL beers, with proceeds being donated to Red Cross Tsunami Appeal
+ Attendees receive 10% DISCOUNT on any purchase that night
IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND, PLEASE LET US KNOW SO THAT WE CAN CONFIRM NUMBERS ASAP!
GOOD BEER WEEK TASTINGS – ALMOST FULL, GET IN QUICK!
With the vision & guidance of some notable Melbourne beer loving folk, good beer week (GBW) is a new initiative celebrating all that is great about craft beer. Beer lovers around the city will be treated to an array of events at some of the best local beer venues.
Given the occasion we thought it apt to offer our most comprehensive, ambitious & overall exciting tasting session yet! You will be guided through the vast beer world, looking at offerings from old & new producers of both classic & obscure styles, comparing locally produced examples with those from abroad. Cheeses, dips, pastes & other tasty morsels will also be matched to compliment & contrast, providing a truly universal beer experience!
Slowbeer Presents “AROUND THE (BEER) WORLD IN 18 WAYS”
Old World Classics
Belgian Styles
Dupont Saison & Otway Saison
Trappsite Rochefort 8 & Holgate Double Trouble
German Stlyes
Weihenstephaner Hefeweizen & Bridge Road Brewers Hans Klopek’s Hefeweizen
Schlenkerla Rauchbier Urbock & 3 Ravens Dark Smoke
English Styles
Timothy Taylor Landlord Ale & Murrays Punch & Judy’s Ale
Samuel Smith’s Imperial Stout & Brewboys Ace of Spades Stout
Modern Craft Benchmarks
Pale Ale
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale & Stone & Wood Pacific Ale
New World Pilsner
Emersons Pilsner & Knappstein Lager
Coffee Stout
Amager & Mikkeller Hr Fredriksen Vaesel Brunch & Burleigh Brewing Black Giraffe
THE IMPORTANT BITS:
When: BOTH Wednesday 18th May 7pm & Sunday 22nd May 7pm
Cost: $40 to try ALL beer & food pairings (Over $150 value!)
+ Attendees receive 10% DISCOUNT on any purchase that night
IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND, LET US KNOW WHICH SESSION SO THAT WE CAN CONFIRM NUMBERS ASAP!
EASTER SELECTIONS
Holgate Temptress 330ml $5.00 - A perennial fav among many, brewed with Dutch cocoa & vanilla, its inclusion is a must!
Steam Exchange Truffles 330ml $5.50 – Highly excitable out of the bottle but still tastes delish, fortified with bourbon, this dark ale tastes like choc truffles
Emersons Taieri George 500ml $12.00 – Hot cross buns in liquid form, a Belgian strong dark ale spiced with orange, coriander, cinnamon, nutmeg...the list goes on!
Mikkeller Fra Til 750ml $32.00 – In actual fact an xmas beer, however given this porter is spiced with orange & coriander, it seemed a more than worthy inclusion
RCH Ale Mary 500ml $8.00 – Another xmas beer that is brewed with orange & ginger, so the rich dark fruit malt notes & spice is reminiscent of hot cross buns
Jagiello Magnus Chocolate 330ml $4.50 – Uber sweet but winning a lot of people over, overt choc fudge with sweetness in spades, why not? Its Easter right?
Jagiello Magnus Original 330ml $4.50 – Somewhat more restrained as far as the choc goes but still plenty of caramel fudge sweetness with a touch of choc
FILLING FOR GROWLERS
HOLGATE EMPRESS MOCHA PORTER
Have been sitting on this one for a little while & thought now was as good a time as any to unleash it! Having bee been hotly anticipated since its debut at the Taphouse GABS a couple of months ago, since then it has popped up on tap at a few other venues across the city & they response continues to be overwhelmingly positive. Essentially a suped up version of the above mentioned temptress, the addition of coffee to the already present coco & vanilla, gives you a tasty mocha overload. Be sure to share this one, unless of course you are a glutton for punishment as it weighs in at a deliciously dangerous 10% abv! KEG WILL BE TAPPED ON SATURDAY but get in quick as this one will be gone in no time!
*If you don’t already have a growler, bottles are $15 each, while a fill of Holgate Empress is $35.
SLOW(BEER) WEDNESDAY SPECIALS!
If you know anything about us, you would be aware that our pricing is always very sharp, if not the best in the country. But that’s not to say that we should rest on our laurels & maintain the same old prices. On Wednesdays we will have a variety of deals on offer that will change as stock dictates. Hopefully giving you a chance to try those amazing beers, that ordinarily may be a tad out of your price range or even just the opportunity to pick up a great deal on your favorite craft beers. So swing by on Wednesdays to take full advantage. *DEALS ONLY RUN IN STORE ON WEDNESDAYS & CHANGE AS STOCK DICTATES. NO FURTHER DISCOUNT ON THESE ITEMS.
JAPAN AID TASTING – NEXT WEEK!
No doubt everyone is aware of the terrible situation being faced by the people of Japan. However, what some don’t know is that they have a burgeoning craft beer industry. So we thought it appropriate to raise awareness of the many great brews from the land of the rising sun & also take the opportunity to raise some money for a good cause!
BEERS ON TASTING INCLUDE:
Hitachino White Ale – Belgian style wheat beer, brewed with orange, coriander, cinnamon & nutmeg
Hitachino Red Rice Ale – Unique ale brewed with red rice, for a slightly sweet-sour palate & clean finish
Hitachino Japanese Classic Ale – English IPA to my tastes & excellent one at that. Aged in cedar casks, complimenting herbally hop character
Hitachino XH – Belgian style dark ale, aged in shochu (distilled sake) casks
Hitachino Espresso Stout – Amazingly robust coffee stout with truckloads of bittersweet roasted malt & coffee notes
Baird Single Take Session Ale – Light but delicious ale brewed with Belgian yeast & US hops
Baird Carpenters Mikan Ale – Pale malt, wheat & sugars used as well as native mikan fruit with US hops complimenting the citrus notes
Baird Suruga Bay Imperial IPA – Brilliantly robust US style IPA, coming in at close to 100IBU
Baird Angry Boy Brown Ale – US inspired with some lightly roasted malts bringing a caramel nut character with robust hop bitterness
Baird Dark Sky Imperial Stout – Insanely robust with masses of molasses, choc fudge & licorice
THE IMPORTANT BITS:
When: Wednesday 27th April 7pm
Cost: $30 to try ALL beers, with proceeds being donated to Red Cross Tsunami Appeal
+ Attendees receive 10% DISCOUNT on any purchase that night
IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND, PLEASE LET US KNOW SO THAT WE CAN CONFIRM NUMBERS ASAP!
GOOD BEER WEEK TASTINGS – ALMOST FULL, GET IN QUICK!
With the vision & guidance of some notable Melbourne beer loving folk, good beer week (GBW) is a new initiative celebrating all that is great about craft beer. Beer lovers around the city will be treated to an array of events at some of the best local beer venues.
Given the occasion we thought it apt to offer our most comprehensive, ambitious & overall exciting tasting session yet! You will be guided through the vast beer world, looking at offerings from old & new producers of both classic & obscure styles, comparing locally produced examples with those from abroad. Cheeses, dips, pastes & other tasty morsels will also be matched to compliment & contrast, providing a truly universal beer experience!
Slowbeer Presents “AROUND THE (BEER) WORLD IN 18 WAYS”
Old World Classics
Belgian Styles
Dupont Saison & Otway Saison
Trappsite Rochefort 8 & Holgate Double Trouble
German Stlyes
Weihenstephaner Hefeweizen & Bridge Road Brewers Hans Klopek’s Hefeweizen
Schlenkerla Rauchbier Urbock & 3 Ravens Dark Smoke
English Styles
Timothy Taylor Landlord Ale & Murrays Punch & Judy’s Ale
Samuel Smith’s Imperial Stout & Brewboys Ace of Spades Stout
Modern Craft Benchmarks
Pale Ale
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale & Stone & Wood Pacific Ale
New World Pilsner
Emersons Pilsner & Knappstein Lager
Coffee Stout
Amager & Mikkeller Hr Fredriksen Vaesel Brunch & Burleigh Brewing Black Giraffe
THE IMPORTANT BITS:
When: BOTH Wednesday 18th May 7pm & Sunday 22nd May 7pm
Cost: $40 to try ALL beer & food pairings (Over $150 value!)
+ Attendees receive 10% DISCOUNT on any purchase that night
IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND, LET US KNOW WHICH SESSION SO THAT WE CAN CONFIRM NUMBERS ASAP!
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