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• LEADING RESTAURANTS • EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS • PADDLE ART 

• GAMES • ENTERTAINMENT • CASK ALES 

MELBOURNE 

MAY 22-24, ROYAL 

EXHIBITION BUILDING 

SYDNEY 

MAY 30, EXHIBITION HALL, 

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WELCOME TO GABS STRAPLINE 2015 

PRESENTED BY 

OFFICIAL PARTNERS 

ASSOCIATE PARTNERS 

MEDIA PARTNERS 

PROUDLY PART OF 

Almost four and a half years ago, we 

held the first ever GABS at The Local 

Taphouses, our craft beer venues in 

Melbourne and Sydney, to celebrate 

the diversity of beer in a unique way. To think that 

some international brewers now consider it to be 

one of the best beer festivals in the world is both 

humbling and incredibly exciting. 

That hasn’t stopped us from trying to make 

the GABS experience even better and this year 

we have lots to get excited about, not least that 

GABS is heading to Sydney for the first time. 

Ticket prices are now better value than ever with 

our new Beer Buddy tickets less than $30 (plus 

booking fee). 

So where do you start at GABS? How about 

grabbing one of our famous tasting paddles or the 

Coopers Festival Glass and enjoy some of the 300 

beers available, including 118 ‘Festival Beers’ made 

especially for the event by brilliant brewers from 

Australia, NZ, Japan, Italy and England. 

There are more brewery stands in the Dan 

Murphy’s Market Place than ever before with 

dozens of exciting and fun events scheduled. 

Make sure you explore the Taste New Zealand 

area showcasing a range of beers from the best 

breweries across the ditch. 

Our food offering takes another step up with 

more renowned restaurants like Three Blue Ducks 

and LP Meats (Sydney) and Meat Mother, Uncle 

and B’Stilla (Melbourne) having food stands. 

Two education areas will now feature – The 

Local Taphouse 'Craft Beer College' with brewer 

panel discussions and masterclasses hosted by 

Pete Mitcham, and Steel 'Adventures in Craft' 

with Kirrily Waldhorn, the Beer Diva, focusing 

on beer and food, as well as fun ‘out there’ and 

unexpected beer experiences. 

The new Little Creatures Carnival sees 

entertainers and circus performers roving the 

festival hall along with spectacular shows in the 

Carnival Circle with some performances even 

matched with Little Creatures beers! 

Along with a range of fun games to play, the 

KegStar table tennis ‘Kegaseum’ will see brewers 

take on beer fans in a round robin competition for 

bragging rights. 

The Triple M Dr Dan Bar will showcase 10 

different styles of beer selected from The Local 

Taphouse’s hugely popular annual beer poll. 

We have also been working on cool tools to help 

you decide which beers to sample and which beer 

and food pairings to try. The best place to discover 

all of these exciting elements will be the 2015 

GABS Official Apps. If that’s not enough, we’re again 

teaming up with some of the best craft beer venues, 

bottle shops and cellar doors to help continue your 

beer journey with some fantastic value offers to be 

redeemed using your GABS Craft Beer Passport. 

Guy Greenstone and Steve Jeffares 

So where do you start 

at GABS? How about 

grabbing one of our 

famous tasting paddles 

or the Coopers Festival 

Glass and enjoy some 

of the 300 beers 

available... 

Finally, don’t forget to vote in the Beer & Brewer 

People’s Choice Best Festival Beer of GABS poll! 

Our entire team of staff and volunteers are doing 

everything we can to make sure that you have the 

best beer experience possible. 

Enjoy yourselves and please drink responsibly. 

Cheers! 

Steve and Guy 

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FESTIVAL INFO 

SESSIONS 

MELBOURNE 

Session 1 Fri, May 22 12pm - 5pm 

Session 2 Fri, May 22 6.30pm - 11.30pm 

Session 3 Sat, May 23 12pm - 5pm 

Session 4 Sat, May 23 6.30pm - 11.30pm 

Session 5 Sun, May 24 12pm - 5pm 

SYDNEY 

Session 1 Sat, May 30 12pm - 5pm 

Session 2 Sat, May 30 6.30pm - 11.30pm 

TICKETS 

Tickets can be purchased from gabsfestival.com.au. 

PRESALE TICKETS 

Single Tickets 

Ticket Only $35 

Ticket & Tokens (inc. $20 worth of tokens) $54 

‘Beer Buddy’ Group Tickets 

Beer Buddy 5+ (10% off single ticket prices) 

$31.50 per ticket price for 5-9 people 

Beer Buddy 10+ (15% off single ticket prices) 

$29.75 per ticket price for 10 or more people 

Season Passes (Ticket to all sessions) 

Season Pass (Melbourne - 5 sessions) $85 

Season Pass (Sydney - 2 sessions) $55 

AT DOOR 

Ticket Only $43 

Ticket & Tokens (inc. $20 worth of tokens) $63 

All tickets include a Coopers Festival Glass, a 

GABS Craft Beer Passport (worth more than $500) 

and a Guide. They exclude booking fee and credit 

card charges. 

ENTRY PROCEDURES 

Melbourne - entry is via the Nicholson Street 

entrance to the Royal Exhibition Building. 

Sydney - entry to the Exhibition Hall is via the Bay 

8 Locomotive Street entrance in the Australian 

Technology Park. 

As this is a licensed event, ensure you can provide 

photo ID on request. The event organisers also 

reserve the right to check bags or refuse entry. 

TOKENS 

All drink and food purchases at GABS can only be 

made using official GABS tokens. Each token is 

worth $2. Tokens are available for sale from the 

Token Booths (with cash or card) or from Token 

Sellers roaming the festival hall (cash only). Please 

note that surplus tokens are not refundable. 

GABS OFFICIAL APP 

The GABS Official App has a stack of 

information about all the beers at the event 

and tools to help you choose which beers suit 

your palate and expectation. There is even a 

Paddle Planner! The App also suggests great 

beer and food pairings and contains the full 

schedule of what’s going on during the festival. 

TASTING PADDLES 

With so many incredible beers on offer, sampling 

is the most popular pastime at GABS. While 85ml 

individual tasters are available to purchase for just 

1 token ($2), tasting paddles allow you to purchase 

up to five different tasters at a time. To help bar 

staff, please mark the beer numbers on the paddle 

in chronological order with the chalk provided before 

you reach the bar for service. Only beers available 

within a given bar section can be purchased at that 

section so plan ahead to avoid frustration. 

COOPERS FESTIVAL GLASS 

At some point you will certainly find a favourite 

beer. Rinse your Coopers Festival Glass and order 

a fill at the main bars or the Dan Murphy Market 

Place stands. Please hang on to your glass as you 

will only receive one. Replacement glasses can be 

purchased from the Merchandise Stalls. 

FESTIVAL BEERS 

One of the unique highlights of GABS is the Festival 

Beers brewed by leading Australian and international 

breweries. Brewers can submit any beer they like as 

long as they’ve never brewed it before. Some choose 

to brew in a traditional style, perhaps with a twist, 

while others use exotic ingredients and brewing 

processes to come up with something highly creative. 

OTHER DRINKS 

Wine, cider and non-alcoholic drinks will be sold 

at some exhibitor and food stands. Free water 

is available at hydration stations located near 

Containers A and B. 

BEER & BREWER PEOPLE’S CHOICE 

BEST FESTIVAL BEER OF GABS 

Vote for your favourite festival beer of GABS 2015 and 

one lucky voter will win three cases of craft beer. You 

can vote on the GABS Official Apps, at gabsfestival. 

com.au/awards or at the Beer & Brewer stand. The 

People’s Choice Best Festival Beer of GABS will be 

announced at the end of the second session of GABS 

Sydney (May 30) as well as on social media. 

FOOD MARKET 

Renowned local restaurants feature at the 

GABS Food Market including Three Blue Ducks, 

Cornersmith, Veggie Patch, Mary’s and LP Meats 

in Sydney and Uncle, Milk the Cow, Huxtaburger, 

Mr Claws, B’Stilla and Meat Mother in Melbourne. 

Make sure you try some of the suggested beer and 

food pairings (see page 16). 

GAMES 

There are again plenty of fun games for you to play 

including table tennis, ten pin bowling, corn-hole, 

Giant Jenga, and Beer Twister so get involved! 

PADDLE ART 

Why not build something fun out of tasting paddles 

(in the designated area) or use the chalk provided 

to get creative with your paddle? Take a photo, post 

on social media with @gabsfestival, #paddleart and 

#gabs2015 and you could win a cool prize. 

2015 CRAFT BEER PASSPORT 

When entering GABS, every person will receive the 

2015 GABS Craft Beer Passport to continue their 

craft beer journey after the event. The passport 

contains more than $500 worth of offers at 

Victoria and New South Wales’ best craft beer bars, 

breweries and stores. 

SMOKING 

Smoking is not permitted anywhere within the festival 

hall. Smokers are asked to smoke outside the main 

entrance and to one side. Passouts are available from 

a GABS security guard inside the main entrance. 

STAFF & VOLUNTEERS 

GABS staff and volunteers will be wearing GABS 

t-shirts and are easy to identify. 

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FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS 

MELBOURNE GOOD BEER 

WEEK FESTIVITIES 

Check out Steel ‘Adventures in Craft’ for 

fun, interactive beer-centric sessions 

DAN MURPHY’S MARKET PLACE 

The Dan Murphy’s Market Place is where dozens 

of great breweries (and cideries) showcase their 

regular range. Many also host excellent events 

at their stands and you can check out the full 

schedule in the GABS Official Apps or on signage 

around the venue. 

TASTE NEW ZEALAND 

This new area of the Market Place ensures you can 

sample a variety of beers from the best breweries 

in New Zealand. 

CASK ALE BAR 

A selection of leading Australian craft breweries 

are putting one of their beers in a traditional 

cask (as opposed to a keg) and perhaps adding 

additional or different ingredients. Cask ales 

result in a gentler level of carbonation, a rounder 

mouthfeel and often a slightly more complex 

flavour and aromatic profile. 

THE LOCAL TAPHOUSE ‘CRAFT BEER 

COLLEGE’ WITH PETE MITCHAM 

Hosted by beer personality, Pete 

Mitcham (aka Prof Pilsner), and 

presented by The Local 

Taphouse, the Craft Beer 

College features a diverse range 

of educational seminars 

Pete Mitcham including the popular ‘Q & Ales’ 

where a panel of brewers 

discuss their festival beers. Free samples are 

provided! The full programme can be found on 

the GABS Official Apps, around the venue and 

outside the Craft Beer College. Entry is strictly 

first come, first served. 

LITTLE CREATURES CARNIVAL 

Inspired by fellow free-thinking and creative folk, 

the Little Creatures Carnival is coming to GABS. 

Popping up in the Little Creatures Carnival Circle will 

be mystery carnival acts perfectly matched to Little 

Creatures beers. 

TRIPLE M DR DAN BAR 

The Triple M Dr Dan Bar will be showcasing 10 

different styles of craft beer selected from The 

Local Taphouse’s hugely popular annual 'beers of 

the year' poll. The featured breweries include Feral 

(WA), 4 Pines (NSW), Two Birds (VIC), KAIJU! 

Beer (VIC), Modus Operandi (NSW), Holgate (VIC), 

Stone & Wood (NSW), Little Creatures (VIC), White 

Rabbit (VIC), Bridge Road (VIC) and Thirsty Crow 

(NSW). 

Drop by for a tasting paddle! 

FUN & GAMES 

There is so much more to GABS 

than beer so make sure you play 

some of the fun games around 

the venue with your friends… or 

complete strangers! This year 

the block-stacking, stackcrashing 

game of Giant Jenga is 

Giant Jenga 

back and will surely draw 

crowds. Or strike out at the new twin GABS ten pin 

bowling lanes. But certainly try Beer Twister, the 

GABS game that ties you up in knots and get you 

in a twist. Spin the spinner and make your move. 

Will it be Saison, Framboise, Brown Ale or Stout? 

The last person standing wins! 

FB*PROPAK BREWERY EXHIBIT 

For stainless steel fans, it doesn’t get much 

better than this gleaming display of the finest 

Italian-made brewing equipment along with 

a helpful explanation of the brewing process 

(Melbourne only). 

KEGSTAR KEGASEUM 

Table tennis is back but this year Kegstar wanted 

to raise the bar. So drop by the Kegaseum for a 

casual game or enter the fun Brewer vs. Beer Fan 

round robin competition each session. 

GABS is proudly part of Melbourne's Good 

Beer Week (GBW) which celebrates its 

fifth anniversary in 2015. It has grown 

from an idea conceived over beers at a 

Melbourne bar in February 2011 to a 

festival spanning 250 events across 180 

venues that attracts brewers and beer 

lovers from near and far. Its aim from 

day one has been to entertain, inspire 

and educate people about the wonderful 

world of beer and shine a spotlight on the 

brewers, venues and individuals that make 

the colourful contemporary beer scene so 

exciting. The result has been four years of 

ever bigger, more creative and more diverse 

programming, always shot through with a 

sense of joyous celebration and community 

that spreads beyond the participating 

venues in Melbourne and Victoria. 

The Good Beer College at Little Creatures Dining 

Hall during last year’s Good Beer Week. 

Image credit Aaron Huang 

As in previous years, GBW has split 

its events into five ‘streams’ in 2015 to 

make it easier for attendees to plan their 

ideal adventure. They are Beer 101, 

Beer Lover, Beer Geek, Foodie and Good 

Times. Between them they offer chances 

for people to enjoy and learn about beer 

everywhere from Pentridge Prison to Vue de 

Monde with comedy, live music, warehouse 

parties and much more on the lineup too. 

This year the ‘Festival Hub’ moves to 

the heart of Melbourne to Beer DeLuxe 

to put good beer in front of an even wider 

audience. Like the conversation that 

sparked GBW, the very first GABS – when 

the A stood for Australian – also took place 

in February 2011. It’s quite remarkable 

how far both have come since. 

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LET THE GOOD 

TIMES ROLL 

‘Natural conditioning’ or ‘bottle fermenting’ is a traditional brewing technique, 

in which beers undergo a secondary fermentation after the beer has been 

bottled or kegged. While there are only a few breweries that still take the time 

to do this, natural conditioning extends the beer’s shelf life, helps to enhance 

its flavour and eliminates the need for preservatives or additives. 

STEP 1 – ADDING 

THE YEAST 

Once bottled or kegged, extra 

yeast is added to begin the 

natural conditioning process 

STEP 2 – 

CONDITIONING 

CELLAR 

The ales are held in 

cellar conditions for 

two weeks at ambient 

temperature while the 

bottle fermentation 

takes place. 

STEP 3 – BOTTLE/ 

KEG FERMENTING 

Yeast eats away at the 

remaining sugars in 

the beer creating 

alcohol and CO 2 

. As 

the CO 2 

is trapped it 

naturally carbonates the 

beer and displaces the remaining 

oxygen. This maintains the beer’s 

integrity and removes the need for 

additives and preservatives. 

STEP 4 – THE SEDIMENT 

Once fermentation process 

is complete, the yeast 

falls to the bottom of the 

bottle or keg leaving fine 

sediment. When that 

happens we know the 

beer is ready to be enjoyed. 

This is why Coopers’ ales and 

stouts have a ‘best after’ rather 

than a ‘best before’ date. 

STEP 5 – ROLLING 

Coopers encourages 

people to roll their 

bottle or agitate 

the kegs before 

serving the beer. 

This helps move 

the sediment 

through the beer, 

enhancing its flavour and giving it that signature, 

cloudy appearance. 

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THE GREAT HOP 

PILGRIMAGE 

INGREDIENTS OF BEER 

So what makes beer, beer? Very simply beer is made from four basic 

ingredients; hops, malt, water and yeast. 

1. HOPS 

Hops, formally known as 

Humulus Lupulus, are 

vine-like plants that act as 

the seasoning (balancing malt 

sweetness) for beer and 

deliver bitterness, aroma and 

flavour. During the annual hop 

harvest, hop flowers are picked off the vine, dried and 

then used in the brewing process. The intensity of the 

bitterness to the beer depends on when the hops are 

added in the brew cycle and the amount used. Added 

early they will increase the bitterness but decrease the 

aroma, added later will have the opposite effect. 

Little Creatures sources a seasonal range of 

specialty hops from the US, Victoria, Tasmania and 

New Zealand to achieve a variety of unique aromatic 

and bittering characters in its beers. So dedicated 

to sourcing the freshest, highest quality whole hop 

cones, Little Creatures set up a customs port at 

Fremantle Harbour to receive these beauties direct 

and throw them straight into their beer. 

To get the most out of these precious hops, Little 

Creatures installed a hopback, which is like an 

enormous hop tea bag that elicits delicious flavours 

and aromas into their beer. Little Creatures and White 

Rabbit are the only breweries in Australia to have 

this special piece of equipment… and they make the 

most of it. 

Little Creatures also takes yearly pilgrimages to the 

States to select the best and freshest hops from the 

northern hemisphere harvest. Check out brewer Dan’s 

hop pilgrimage tour notes on the right. 

2. MALT 

Malting is the partial 

germination and kilning of a 

grain, most commonly barley 

and in some cases wheat, 

rye, or other grains. Malt 

starch is converted into 

soluble sugar during the brewing process – producing 

aqueous malt extract or wort. This wort fuels the 

fermentation process, giving malt its nickname; “the 

engine room of beer”. 

Malt gives different flavour, colour and body to the 

beer depending on the style of malt used. The length, 

moisture content and degree of roasting (temperature) 

determine the colour of a beer. 

Little Creatures quite often mixes different malts 

and sources specialty malts to obtain varying degrees 

of colour and flavour. Malt derived proteins also 

contribute to the formation of the head when you 

pour a beer. 

3. WATER 

Water, by volume, is the main 

ingredient in beer. Little 

Creatures uses local tap 

water that then goes through 

a serious filtration process to strip the water right 

back. They then add stylised salt additions 

depending on the beer style they’re using it for; 

keeping in mind the salt profile can greatly affect the 

perceived flavour of a beer. 

4. YEAST 

Yeast is a single-celled 

organism that consumes 

simple sugars and converts 

them into alcohol and CO 2 . 

This unicellular fungus is the essential ingredient in 

order for the beer to go through a fermentation 

process and turn the hopped wort (the hoppy, 

sugary liquid extracted from the brewing process) 

into beer. Brewers’ yeast can be roughly segmented 

into two groups, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, a top 

fermenting yeast, which works at warmer 

temperatures creating ales, and Saccharomyces 

uvarum, a bottom fermenting yeast, which works at 

lower temperatures, for lager beers. Different types 

of yeast can also affect the flavour of beer, either by 

accentuating the existing flavour or by adding spicy, 

fruity tones. 

Ever wondered where the team at Little 

Creatures source their hops? 

Back in September, brewer Dan headed 

off for his annual trip to the USA. This is 

his story… 

"Every year we buy some of our hops from 

the USA. They are grown in the Yakima 

Valley and Willamette Valley where the 

climate is ideal for hop growing. 

There are hundreds of farmers growing 

hundreds of different varieties of 

hops. With any farming or raw material 

production there can be factors that 

influence the quality of a farmer’s crop. 

Therefore you have some farmers with 

sensational hops and some with poor 

crops... and everything in between. 

Many brewers around the world descend 

on the Valleys. In essence, breweries have a 

hop contract with the supplier, and you let 

them know when you’re coming to choose 

your hops. They set up the selection process 

and you select the best hops you can. 

There are also lots of breweries that send a 

selector, however some don’t send anyone 

and they get what they are given. Little 

Creatures is all about making the best 

beer we can, so we try to get the best hops 

available and that’s why we will always 

send someone to make that choice. 

What’s important to remember is that 

if you are given or you select inferior 

hops you have to use them until the next 

season, so you need to be obsessively 

critical in order to ensure you’ve secured 

your fair share of gold... greeny yellowish 

aromatic gold that is." 


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HOW TO TASTE BEER 

Whether you are a seasoned beer taster or a novice, these tips from Australian 

Beer Company’s head brewer Andy Mitchell will help you fake it and make it 

during GABS. As with any tasting experience, it all comes down to the senses. 

Look, smell, taste, feel – you can even listen to the bubbles if you wish – or 

perhaps it’s better to just listen to the brewer. 

CHECK SWIRL SNIFF 

1Once the beer is in a clear glass, give it a 

good look. Hold the glass in front of you and 

pay attention to its colour. Pay attention to its 

consistency, colour and the head on the beer. 

Don’t hold the beer to a light, as the colour of 

the light will interfere with the real look and 

colour of the beer. 

2Gently agitating your beer in the glass allows 

the smells trapped in the beer to escape. 

This prepares the beer for the next step. 

Swirling the beer also helps you see the colour 

and head retention, or how well the head on 

the beer stays in one piece – this head also 

traps some of the aromas for you to taste. 

The emphasis is on gently. Don’t go splashing 

everyone around you. That is the best way to 

lose friends quickly. 

3Most of what you experience when you taste 

something is smell. Don’t believe us? Hold your 

nose and taste something. Then taste it again 

normally. You will notice a huge difference. 

Take a deep sniff of the beer to fill your nose 

with its aroma. This will give you a basic idea 

of the smell and the taste before you drink it. 

Sniff but don’t inhale the beer through your 

nose. You’re bound to choke and make a scene 

and no one wants that! 

TASTE 

FEEL 

OVERALL IMPRESSION 

4At this point, you should be noting the 

consistency of the beer in your mouth (called 

mouthfeel) as well as some of the basic flavours 

in the beer. Take a small sip of the beer. 

Remember that you are trying to experience 

the beer, not down it like at a party. Swish 

the beer around in your mouth so all your 

tastebuds get their turn with it. Don’t guzzle, 

scull, or drink out of a shoe. 

5While the beer is still in your mouth, breathe 

out through your nose. This action, called 

retro-olfaction, will be similar to your initial 

smell of the beer, but should be slightly 

different due to the temperature difference 

of the beer. At this point, notice the different 

flavours of the beer, including sweetness, 

bitterness and acidity/tartness. 

6How does this beer make you feel? Do you 

want to drink it at the beach with a salty 

mouth? Would it taste delicious with dessert? 

When do you want to drink this and do you 

want to take it home with you? It’s not just 

the beer making an impression on you. You 

are making an impression on the beer. Treat it 

with respect. Enjoy it. Savour it. 


Born in the rural village of Yenda, comes a craft beer 

range that delivers exactly what’s on the label. 

An Australianstyle 

pale ale 

with pronounced 

floral and 

tropical fruit 

hop aromas and 

subtle malt 

character. 

An American-style 

IPA with lots of 

attractive hop 

aroma and 

big fruity, 

citrus and berry 

hop character. 

A Helles-style 

lager, with 

an intense but 

refined hop aroma, 

full strength with 

more malt flavour 

than a typical 

Australian lager. 

An exciting 

mid-strength 

pale ale, 

layered in 

malt complexity, 

with malty burnt 

sugar aroma and 

rich flavours. 

Light amber in 

appearance with 

malty flavours, 

clean hoppiness, 

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A FOOD & BEER 

ADVENTURE 

Whether it’s oysters with Russian Imperial Stout, 

a spicy Indian curry with a hoppy India Pale 

Ale, a board of stinky cheeses with a delicious 

Saison, or simply a refreshing Lager with some 

fish and chips, a good beer and food pairing 

creates delicious, glutinous memories. Matching 

food with beer not only showcases the complexity 

of a truly great beer but can lift a dish to another 

level of enjoyment. 

Food and beer matching has never been 

more popular as chefs and punters discover the 

incredible potential of beer as a drink pairing. 

Part of beer’s magic is that you can add pretty 

much anything during the brewing process to 

create a one of a kind brew full of complex layers 

of flavour. It is this flexibility that lends beer 

to some spectacular and unique food and beer 

experiences. While beer may not be as ‘fine’ as 

wine, this incredible nectar can often handle more 

when it comes to food matching. 

THE SEVEN 

FLAVOUR 

PROFILES 

OF BEER 

CRISP 

Flavour: Light, clean, refreshing 

Notable styles: Pilsner, Wheat Ale, Helles Lager 

Food Match: Spicy cuisines, light seafood, 

salads 

HOP 

Flavour: Pronounced bitterness and/or hop 

aroma 

Notable styles: Pale Ale, India Pale Ales, 

Amber/Red Ale, Ordinary Bitter 

Food Match: Fried foods, hard cheeses, spicy 

Indian food 

MALT 

Flavour: Sweet, nutty, toffee, toast, bready, 

caramel, dark fruit 

Notable styles: Dark Lager, Scottish Ale, 

Barleywine, Doppelbock 

Food Match: Cured meats, blue cheese, pizza 

ROAST 

Flavour: Deep and dark with a rich 

mouthfeel; coffee and cocoa flavours 

Notable styles: Imperial Stout, Porter, 

American Brown Ale, Black IPA 

Food Match: Barbequed meats, seafood, 

dessert 

SMOKE 

Flavour: Dramatic and smoky from malt 

smoked by fire or oak barrels 

Notable styles: Smoked Porter, Rauchbier, 

Smoked Beer 

Food Match: Sausages, game meats, raw fish 

FRUIT & SPICE 

Flavour: Fruit and/or spice characteristics 

Notable styles: Hefeweizen, Witbier, Saison, 

Dubbel, Belgian Blond Ale 

Food Match: Crustaceans, cured meats, 

spicy food 

TART & FUNKY 

Flavour: Rustic, earthy, winey. Lightly acidic 

to very funky and sour 

Notable styles: Gueuze, Lambic, Flanders 

Red Ale, Berliner Weissbier 

Food Match: Game meats, stinky cheeses, 

oysters, fruit desserts 

STEEL ‘ADVENTURES 

IN CRAFT’ 

At Steel ‘Adventures in Craft’ Beer Diva, 

Kirrily Waldhorn, will explore beer and food 

matching through a series of free, fun-filled 

seminars. Find out why celebrity chefs love 

craft beer so much, experience the art of 

beer gastronomy at its best and expect the 

unexpected. The interactive beer-centric 

sessions will see you roll up your sleeves 

(and occasionally be blindfolded) and 

immerse yourself in the world of beer. Check 

out the programme on the GABS Official 

Apps or outside the Craft Beer College. Entry 

is on a strictly first come, first served basis 

so make sure you don’t miss out! 

2015 GABS 

OFFICIAL APP 

The 2015 GABS Official App is bigger 

and better this year! On the App, you will 

be able to sort the beer lists in a variety 

of helpful ways. Each beer will also have 

suggested food pairings to try so whatever 

your beer or food dish, there is always 

something to enhance the experience if 

you wish! 


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AUSTRALIA’S HOTTEST 

100 CRAFT BEERS 

The Local Taphouse’s Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers of the Year poll began as a bit of fun 

for staff and customers at their leading beer venues in Melbourne and Sydney in 2008. 

Now proudly supported by Crafty Pint and Australian Brews News, the annual poll attracts 

thousands of beer lovers who vote for their favourite Australian craft beers of the year. 

On Australia Day, the results are counted down at The Local Taphouses in Sydney and 

Melbourne, dozens of Official Venues around the country, websites and podcasts. 

Here are the Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers of 2014, which include an incredible seven 

beers made especially for previous GABS. Look for this symbol for previous GABS beers. 

Image courtesy of Crafty Pint

100 AUSSIE CRAFT BEERS OF 2014 

1. Feral Brewing Company - Hop Hog - Pale Ale 

(American) 

2. Stone & Wood Brewing Co - Pacific Ale - Pale 

Ale (Australian) 

3. 4 Pines Brewing Company - Pale Ale - Pale 

Ale (American) 

4. Little Creatures - Pale Ale - Pale Ale 

(American) 

5. La Sirène Brewing - Belgian Praline - Belgian 

Specialty Ale 

6. Riverside Brewing Co. - 777 IIPA - Double IPA 

7. Mountain Goat Brewery - Summer Ale - Pale 


8. Fortitude Brewing Company - Noisy Minor 

Anzus IPA 

9. Bridge Road Brewers - Beechworth Pale Ale 

10. 4 Pines Brewing Company - Kolsch - Kölsch 

11. Fortitude Brewing Company - Original Golden 

Ale - Pale Ale (Australian) 

12. KAIJU! Beer - Where Strides the Behemoth - 

Specialty IPA 

13. Two Birds Brewing - Taco Beer - Specialty 

Beer 

14. Fortitude Brewing Company - Noisy Minor 

Admiral Ackbar - Specialty Beer 

15. Modus Operandi Brewing Co - The Former 

Tenant Red IPA - IPA (American) 

16. Mash Brewing - Copy Cat - IPA (American) 

17. Riverside Brewing Co. - 77 IPA - IPA 

(American) 

18. Mountain Goat Brewery - The Delmont - IPA 

(American) 

19. KAIJU! Beer - Hopped Out Red - Amber Ale 

(USA) 

20. Prancing Pony Brewery - India Red Ale - IPA 

(American) 

21. Thirsty Crow - Vanilla Milk Stout 

22. Feral Brewing Company - Barrique O Karma - 

Pale Ale (American) 

23. Stone & Wood Brewing Co - Cloud Catcher - 

Pale Ale (Australian) 

24. White Rabbit Brewery - Dark Ale 

25. Matilda Bay Brewing Company - Fat Yak - 


26. Mountain Goat Brewery - Steam Ale - Pale 


27. Two Birds Brewing - Sunset Ale - Amber Ale 

(USA) 

28. Coopers - Pale Ale 

29. KAIJU! Beer - Metamorphosis - IPA (American) 

30. Little Creatures - IPA - IPA (American) 

31. Holgate Brewhouse - Temptress - Porter 

32. Mountain Goat Brewery - Fancy Pants - 

Amber Ale (USA) 

33. Feral Brewing Company - Watermelon 

Warhead - Pale Ale (American) 

34. Hawthorn Brewing - Pale Ale - Pale Ale 

(American) 

35. Mismatch Brewing Company - Archie’s Red 

Ale - Amber Ale (USA) 

36. La Sirène Brewing - Cherie Kriek - Fruit 

Lambic 

37. Mismatch Brewing Company - Session Ale - 

Pale Ale (Australian) 

38. Bacchus Brewing Co - Sex, Drugs & Rocky 

Road – Porter 

39. Mornington Peninsula Brewery - Imperial 

Stout - Russian Imperial Stout 

40. Shenanigans Brewing - Winston - Pale Ale 

(American) 

41. Two Birds Brewing - Bantam IPA - IPA 

(American) 

42. Mountain Goat Brewery - India Red Ale - IPA 

(American) 

43. Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel - Three Sheets 

Pale 

44. Malt Shovel Brewery - Hop Thief - Pale Ale 

(American) 

45. Bridge Road Brewers - Bling IPA 

46. KAIJU! Beer - Aftermath - Double IPA 

47. Stone & Wood Brewing Co - Jasper Ale - Old 

Ale 

48. Hargreaves Hill Brewing Company - ESB 

49. 4 Hearts Brewing - Pale Ale - Pale Ale 

(American) 

50. Mornington Peninsula Brewery - IPA - IPA 

(American) 

51. Little Creatures - Bright Ale 

52. Mountain Goat Brewery - Hightail Ale - Best 

Bitter 

53. 4 Pines Brewing Company - Extra Special 

Bitter - ESB (Extra Special Bitter) 

54. Burleigh Brewing Company - 28 Pale Ale - 


55. Malt Shovel Brewery - 150 Lashes - Pale Ale 

(American) 

56. La Sirène Brewing - Saison - Saison 

57. Moon Dog - Black Lung IV - Smoked Beer 

(non Rauchbier) 

58. Two Birds Brewing - Golden Ale - Pale Ale 

(Australian) 

59. 2 Brothers Brewery - Growler - Brown Ale (USA) 

60. Holgate Brewhouse - Road Trip - IPA 

(American) 

61. Vale Brewing - Vale IPA 

62. Six String Brewing Company - Dark Red India 

Pale Ale 

63. Boatrocker Brewing Co - Hop Bomb IPA 

64. Nail Brewing Australia - Clout Stout 

65. Vale Brewing - Vale Ale 

66. Kooinda Boutique Brewery - Black IPA aka 

Full Nelson - Specialty IPA 

67. Boatrocker Brewing Co - Ramjet - Imperial Stout 

68. Nail Brewing Australia - Red Ale - Amber Ale 

(USA) 

69. BrewCult - Hop Zone Session IPA 

70. La Sirène Brewing - Wild Saison - Saison 

71. Malt Shovel Brewery - The Chancer - Blonde/ 

Golden Ale 

72. Mornington Peninsula Brewery - Pale Ale - 


73. Holgate Brewhouse - Mt. Macedon Pale Ale - 


74. Brew Boys - Hoppapotamus - Pale Ale 

(American) 

75. Young Henrys Brewing Company - Newtowner 

- Pale Ale (Australian) 

76. Bridge Road Brewers - Bling Bling - Imperial 

IPA 

77. Stone & Wood Brewing Co - Garden Ale - Pale 


78. 2 Brothers Brewery - Grizz - Amber Ale (USA) 

79. NAIL Brewing - Hughe Dunn - Brown Ale 

80. Stone and Wood Brewing Co - Stone Beer - 

Specialty Beer 

81. Little Creatures - Rogers - Amber Ale (USA) 

82. Odyssey Tavern & Brewery - Calypso Pale Ale 

83. Murrays Craft Brewing Co - Angry Man Pale 

Ale - Pale Ale (American) 

84. Feral Brewing - Sly Fox - Blonde Ale 

85. White Rabbit Brewery - Pale Ale - Pale Ale 

(Belgian) 

86. Moon Dog - Jumping the Shark 2014 - 

Specialty Beer 

87. Feral Brewing Company - B.F.H. (Barrel 

Fermented Hog) - Pale Ale (American) 

88. Coopers - Sparkling Ale 

89. Ekim Brewing Co - After Battle Pale - Pale 

Ale (American) 

90. Holgate Brewhouse - Hopinator - IPA 

(American) 

91. Stone & Wood Brewing Co - Lager - Munich 

Helles 

92. Modus Operandi Brewing Co - Zoo Feeder IPA 

- IPA (American) 

93. Australian Brewery - Pale Ale 

94. Prancing Pony Brewery - Pale Ale - Pale Ale 

(Australian) 

95. All Inn Brewing - Pocahontas American IPA 

96. BrewCult - Can’t Fight The Funk - IPA 

(American) 

97. Feral Brewing Company - Tusk - IPA (American) 

98. Mountain Goat Brewery - India Pale Ale - IPA 

(American) 

99. 2 Brothers Brewery - Crème Caramel – 

Eisbock 

100. Wolf of the Willows - XPA - Extra Pale Ale - 



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SESSION 3...... Saturday, May 23..... 12pm - 5pm 

SESSION 4...... Saturday, May 23..... 6.30pm - 11.30pm 

SESSION 5...... Sunday, May 24....... 12pm - 5pm 

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GABS TASTING TOOLS 

Use the following helpful tools to guide 

you through your tasting experience and 

download the GABS Official Apps for 

additional functionality. 

BEER COMPLEXITY 

EASIER DRINKING 

MODERATELY CHALLENGING 

MORE CHALLENGING 

THE SEVEN FLAVOUR 

CHARACTERS OF BEER 

CRISP – light, clean, refreshing 

HOP – pronounced bitterness and/or hop aroma 

MALT – sweet, nutty, toffee, toast, bready, 


ROAST – deep and dark with a rich mouthfeel; 

coffee and cocoa flavours 

SMOKE – dramatic smoky flavours from malt 


FRUIT/SPICE – fruit and/or spice flavours 

TART/FUNKY – rustic, earthy, winey. Lightly 

acidic to very funky and sour 

ALL INN BREWING CO 

QLD 

At All Inn Brewing Co you won’t find any 

fizzy formulaic lager. We only make full 

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flavoured unfiltered and unpasteurised 

ales free from additives. 

POCAHONTAS More Challenging Style: IPA 

(American) Character: Hoppy ABV: 5.6% 

BETTY Easier Drinking Style: Porter Character: Malty 

ABV: 4.8% 

RELAX BRO More Challenging Style: Barleywine 

(USA) Character: Hoppy ABV: 10% 

AUSTRALIAN BEER CO 

NSW 

Australian Beer Co. is based in Yenda. 

We celebrate bringing handcrafted beers 

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and ciders to market. We’re quickly 

building a reputation for quality products and 

multiple medal wins. 66 years of collective brewing 

experience sits within our small, dedicated team. 

YENDA PALE ALE Easier Drinking Style: Pale Ale 

(Australian) Character: Hoppy ABV: 4.5% 

YENDA BELGIAN DOUBLE Moderately Challenging 

Style: Belgian Dubbel Character: Malty ABV: 6.5% 

YENDA HELL Easier Drinking Style: Helles Bock 

Character: Malty ABV: 4.2% 

YENDA IPA Moderately Challenging Style: IPA 


BATLOW CIDER CO. 

NSW 

Batlow is a small country town at the 

foothills of the Snowy Mountains where 

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our growers have been producing 

‘Australia’s favourite apples’ since 1922 now 

freshly crushed for our premium ciders. 

BEER & BREWER 

NSW 

Beer & Brewer is Aus’ leading magazine 

dedicated to beer and brewing. Head 

28 

here to vote for the Beer & Brewer 

People’s Choice Best Festival Beer of GABS. 

BIG SHED BREWING 

SA 

Big Shed is a craft brewery in suburban 

Adelaide with a tasting bar, commercial 

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kitchen and private functions space. 

F-YEAH Easier Drinking Style: Pale Ale (American) 


FRANKENBROWN Moderately Challenging 

Style: Brown Ale (USA) Character: Roasty ABV: 5.3% 

BREWCULT 

VIC 

Brewcult focuses on experimentation and 

quality. Brewer Hendo is a HOBO (Hybrid 

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Outsource Brewing Operation) that aims 

to please without pandering to consumers’ wants 

but by challenging them to enjoy new flavours. You 

won’t like every Brewcult beer, but you’ll enjoy 

trying them. 

HOP ZONE SESSION IPA Moderately Challenging 

Style: IPA (American) Character: Hoppy ABV: 5% 

RESET ROBOT PALE ALE Easier Drinking Style: Pale 

Ale (American) Character: Hoppy ABV: 3.5% 

SPOILER ALERT PALE LAGER Easier Drinking Style: 

Pale Lager Character: Crisp ABV: 4.5% 

THANKS CAPTAIN OBVIOUS IPA 

Moderately Challenging Style: IPA (American) 

Character: Hoppy ABV: 5.8% 

CASK ALES BAR 

The Cask Ales Bar sees some of the 

leading Australian breweries offering a 

1 

traditional cask ale. Cask ales result in 

gentler carbonation, rounder mouthfeel and often 

more complex flavour and aroma. 

CAVALIER 

VIC 

Cavalier is an award winning Melbourne 

microbrewery owned by three friends who 

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live, breathe, drink and create quality 

handcrafted beers. Small volumes are lovingly 

crafted using the finest ingredients and the 

greatest attention to detail. 

CAVALIER COURAGE Easier Drinking Style: Blonde/ 

Golden Ale Character: Crisp ABV: 4.5% 

CAVALIER PALE ALE Moderately Challenging Style: 

Pale Ale (American) Character: Hoppy ABV: 5% 

CAVALIER BROWN ALE Moderately Challenging Style: 

Brown Ale (USA style) Character: Roasty ABV: 5% 

CAVALIER BELGIAN IPA Moderately Challenging 

Style: Specialty IPA Character: Fruity/Spicy ABV: 6% 

CLIFTON HILL BREWPUB 

VIC 

At the Clifton Hill Brew Pub we provide a 

unique experience for our patrons in the 

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shadow of the brewery, which sits at the 

heart of our pub. With six of our local hand crafted 

beers on tap, we have a style for every taste. 

CLIFTON HILL AMERICAN PALE 

Moderately Challenging Style: Pale Ale (American) 


CLIFTON HILL DARK ALE Moderately Challenging 

Style: Porter Character: Malty ABV: 5% 

CLIFTON HILL NEW WORLD PILSNER 

Easier Drinking Style: Bohemian/Czech Pilsener 

Character: Crisp ABV: 4.5% 

COLONIAL BREWING COMPANY 

WA 

Nestled among vineyards, quaint farms 

and bordering the Bramley National Park, 

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Colonial Brewing Co. is a patch of 

paradise. The terroir is rugged and diverse, the 

landscape’s character is coastal and rural. 

SMALL ALE Moderately Challenging Style: Specialty 

IPA Character: Hoppy ABV: 3.5% 

DRAUGHT Easier Drinking Style: Kölsch Character: 

Crisp ABV: 4.8% 

IPA ON TOUR #06: KIWI IPA (NEW ZEALAND) 

More Challenging Style: Specialty IPA Character: 

Hoppy ABV: 6.3% 

COOPERS 

SA 

Over 150 years, Coopers has survived 

economic recessions, wars, government 

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imposts, changing fashions, and a hostile 

takeover bid and stands proudly as the sole major 

brewer 100% owned by Australians, and holds over 

5% of the Australian beer market. 

THOMAS COOPER CELEBRATION ALE Easier Drinking 

Style: Amber Ale (USA) Character: Malty ABV: 5.2% 

SPARKLING ALE Easier Drinking Style: Pale Ale 


BEST EXTRA STOUT Moderately Challenging Style: 

Foreign Extra Stout Character: Hoppy ABV: 6.3% 

EXTRA STRONG VINTAGE ALE More Challenging 

Style: Old Ale Character: Fruit and toffee ABV: 7.5% 

THOMAS COOPER'S ARTISAN 

RESERVE Easier Drinking Style: Bohemian/Czech 

Pilsener Character: Crisp ABV: 5.5% 

DAVE’S BREWERY TOURS 

NSW 

Dave’s Brewery Tours specialises in 

behind the scenes experiences at 

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breweries and beer hot-spots. With short 

and full day tours, guests can taste, touch, smell 

and learn about what it takes to make good beer. 

davesbrewerytours.com.au. 


EIGHT DEGREES BREWING 

Ireland 

Eight Degrees is a leading craft brewery 

in Ireland. Owned by two antipodeans 

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lured to these fair shores by two Irish 

cailins, we’re dedicated to providing a variety of 

handcrafted, natural and delicious beers. 

HOWLING GALE PALE ALE Easier Drinking 

Style: Pale Ale (American) Character: Malty ABV: 5% 

SUNBURNT IRISH RED Easier Drinking 

Style: Irish Red Ale Character: Malty ABV: 5% 

AMBER ELLA Moderately Challenging 

Style: Amber Ale (USA) Character: Hoppy ABV: 5.8% 

THE FULL IRISH IPA More Challenging 

Style: Specialty IPA Character: Hoppy ABV: 6% 

EXPERIENCEIT BEVERAGES 

NSW 

With a portfolio including some of the 

world’s best breweries (Stone, Sixpoint, 

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Victory, Jester King, Birra del Borgo, 

To-ØL, Beavertown, Lervig, Tuatara, Doctors Orders 

and Boatrocker), Kerrie and Johnny’s ExperienceIt 

strives to bring the most exciting and fresh beers to 

craft beer lovers in Australia. 

OPERATION PARALYSIS More Challenging 


FERAL BREWING COMPANY 

WA 

In 2002, Feral Brewing Co. opened its 

doors in the Swan Valley, WA’s oldest 

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wine region, at a time when Australia’s 

choice of beer was pretty much lager. Inspired by 

the full-flavoured hoppy ales in the US craft beer 

scene, the team set out to brew beer unlike 

anything found locally. 

HOP HOG Moderately Challenging Style: Pale Ale 


BARRIQUE O KARMA More Challenging Style: 

Specialty IPA Character: Hoppy ABV: 6.5% 

WATERMELON WARHEAD Moderately Challenging 

Style: Berliner Weisse Character: Tart/Funky 

ABV: 2.9% 

BORIS More Challenging Style: Russian Imperial 

Stout Character: Roasty ABV: 11.5% 

FORREST BREWING COMPANY 

VIC 

Craft brewery, restaurant and brewhouse 

door. We make our beer and we own our 

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brewery. 

IRISH RED Easier Drinking Style: Irish Red Ale 


STOUT Moderately Challenging Style: Oatmeal 


POBBLEBONK SAISON Moderately Challenging 

Style: Saison Character: Fruity/Spicy ABV: 7% 

UNTAMED TURKEY Moderately Challenging 

Style: Double IPA Character: Hoppy ABV: 7.5% 

FUNK ESTATE 

New Zealand 

We are Dylan, Jordan and Shiggy drawn 

together by our love for lagers, affection 

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for ales and an all-round passion for a 

pint. We’re about making brews from across the 

spectrum; releasing limited runs of big, bold and 

sometimes outrageous beers, plus holding down a 

solid line-up of tasty drops. Stay funky. 

OH LORDY! NZ PALE ALE Moderately Challenging 

Style: Pale Ale (Australian) Character: Hoppy 

ABV: 5.5% 

SO’PHISTICUFFS IPA Moderately Challenging 


AFROGATO IMPERIAL MILK STOUT More Challenging 

Style: Russian Imperial Stout Character: Malty 

ABV: 9% 

SUPER AFRO-DISIAC More Challenging 

Style: Russian Imperial Stout Character: Roasty 

ABV: 8% 

GARAGE PROJECT 

New Zealand 

We’re a small brewery based in an old 

petrol station in Wellington, NZ. It’s an 

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unlikely place for a brewery but our aim 

is to create unique and beautiful beers. We like 

pushing boundaries, reinterpreting styles and 

challenging the notions of what beer can be. 

2 POT FLAT WHITE Moderately Challenging 

Style: Specialty Beer Character: Malty ABV: 7% 

BASTARD RYE More Challenging Style: Belgian 

Blond Ale Character: Malty ABV: 14% 

GARAGISTA Moderately Challenging 


HELLBENDER More Challenging Style: Barleywine 


GRAINFATHER 

New Zealand 

The Grainfather all-in-one brewing system 

is an easy to use system that ensures 

41 

anyone can brew a professional craft beer 

at home, no matter their brewing experience. 

GRAND RIDGE BREWERY 

VIC 

Grand Ridge Brewery, one of Australia’s 

first and most recognised craft 

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breweries, is housed in an old butter 

factory in Mirboo North in the stunning Strzelecki 

Ranges. Sourcing the finest spring water, hops, 

malt and yeast we produce beers of exceptional 

flavour and purity. 

BLACK AND TAN Easier Drinking Style: Porter 

Character: Roasty ABV: 4.9% 

HATLIFTER STOUT Moderately Challenging 

Style: Oatmeal Stout Character: Roasty ABV: 5% 

MOONSHINE More Challenging Style: Scotch Ale 


SUPERSHINE More Challenging Style: Barleywine 

(UK) Character: Malty ABV: 11% 

HAWKERS BEER 

VIC 

Independent brewery located in the 

northern suburbs of Melbourne. 

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Producing our own beers and offering 

contract services to other brewing companies. 

HAWKERS IPA More Challenging Style: IPA 


HAWKERS PALE ALE Easier Drinking Style: Pale Ale 


HAWKERS PILSNER Easier Drinking Style: 

Bohemian/Czech Pilsener Character: Crisp ABV: 5% 

HAWTHORN BREWING 

VIC 

Hawthorn Brewing Co.’s commitment and 

passion inspire us to create award 

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winning beers of distinction. Our goal is 

simple... to bring quality beer to the thirsty 

masses. We hope you join us on the journey. 

AMBER ALE Moderately Challenging Style: Brown 

Ale (UK) Character: Malty ABV: 4.7% 

AUSTRALIAN IPA Moderately Challenging Style: IPA 


GOLDEN ALE Easier Drinking Style: Blonde/Golden 

Ale Character: Malty ABV: 4.5% 

PALE ALE Moderately Challenging Style: Pale Ale 

(American) Character: Malty ABV: 4.7% 

HERON TOWER BEVERAGES 

VIC 

Heron Tower Beverages is a craft beer 

importer and wholesaler distributing a 

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unique range of award-winning craft 

beers throughout Australia. Now the exclusive 

distributors for Nail Brewing in VIC, NSW and SA! 

Nail is an Australian owned family business 

operating in WA since 2000. 

NAIL STOUT Moderately Challenging Style: Dry 

Stout Character: Roasty ABV: 6% 

NAIL ALE Easier Drinking Style: Ordinary Bitter 


GOLDEN NAIL Easier Drinking Style: Pale Ale 

(American) Character: Hoppy ABV: 5% 

HIGH COUNTRY BREWERY TRAIL 

VIC 

Extending from the river to the mountains 

of Northeast Victoria the High Country 

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Brewery Trail weaves a scenic path to 

some lip-smacking beers. Fresh air, snow-fed water 

and alpine landscapes inspire the beers of Black 

Dog Brewery, Bridge Road Brewers, Bright Brewery 

and Sweetwater Brewing Co. So come and get high 

with the high country brewers. 

HOLGATE BREWHOUSE 

VIC 

Holgate Brewhouse produces genuine 

craft beers, bold and brimming with 

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character, carefully constructed with 

natural ingredients. Now housed in a historic 

19thC Hotel in Woodend, come enjoy fine cuisine 

in the restaurant, stay a night or two in our 

beautiful guest rooms and discover just how fresh 

and full-flavoured craft beer can be! 

ROAD TRIP Moderately Challenging Style: IPA 


HOPINATOR More Challenging Style: IPA (American) 

Character: Hoppy ABV: 7% 

TEMPTRESS Moderately Challenging Style: Porter 

Character: Roasty ABV: 6% 

MILLENNIUM FALCON More Challenging 

Style: Double IPA Character: Hoppy ABV: 10% 


FESTIVAL MARKET PLACE BEERS MELBOURNE 

LA SIRÈNE BREWING 

VIC 

La Sirene Brewing is an artisanal 

brewing company based in Melbourne. 

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Producing French and Belgian 

farmhouse styles using age-old brewing 

techniques, we produce small batches of 

unfiltered and unpasteurised beer, retaining the 

greatest amount of flavour and character. 

BELGIAN PRALINE Moderately Challenging 

Style: Belgian Specialty Ale Character: Malty ABV: 6% 

FLEUR FOLIE Easier Drinking Style: Saison 

Character: Tart/Funky ABV: 6% 

WILD SAISON More Challenging Style: Saison 

Character: Tart/Funky ABV: 6.5% 

PETIT ROUGE Easier Drinking Style: Flanders Red 

Ale Character: Fruity/Spicy ABV: 4.5% 

LITTLE CREATURES & WHITE RABBIT 

VIC 

Little Creatures was born out of the love 

of hoppy beers by brewing veterans, 

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dedicated to making unique ales and 

brewing with whole hop flowers which provide our 

beers with their unique, floral aromas and 

refreshing bitterness. White Rabbit was born to be 

different and brews beers that don’t just follow 

the others. Playing with intriguing use of 

ingredients and embracing the weird and 

wonderful, White Rabbit creates ales with unique 

and complex characters and aromas in an ever 

increasing world of conformity. 

IPA More Challenging Style: IPA (American) 




WHITE ALE Easier Drinking Style: Witbier 

Character: Fruity/Spicy ABV: 4.5% 

BELGIAN PALE ALE Easier Drinking Style: Pale Ale 

(Belgian) Character: Fruity/Spicy ABV: 4.9% 

LORD NELSON BREWERY HOTEL 

NSW 

Sydney’s oldest continually licensed hotel, 

located in the historic Rocks precinct and 

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home of Aus’ oldest pub brewery. The 

Lord is recognised around the world for its 

award-winning beers, food and accommodation. 

ROYAL RED Easier Drinking Style: Irish Red Ale 


THREE SHEETS AUSTRALIAN PALE 

ALE Easier Drinking Style: Pale Ale (Australian) 


VICTORY BITTER BRITISH PALE ALE Easier Drinking 

Style: Best Bitter Character: Hoppy ABV: 5% 

MATILDA BAY BREWING CO. 

VIC 

Established in 1984 Matilda Bay was the 

pioneer of craft brewing in Australia. 

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From humble beginnings we continue to 

brew a range of different beers, with the same 

passion today. 

FAT YAK Moderately Challenging Style: Pale Ale 


MINIMUM CHIPS Moderately Challenging Style: 

Blonde/Golden Ale Character: Crisp ABV: 4.7% 

RUBY TUESDAY Easier Drinking Style: Amber Ale 

(USA) Character: Roasty ABV: 4.5% 

ALPHA Moderately Challenging Style: Pale Ale 


DOGBOLTER DARK Easier Drinking Style: Munich 

Dunkel Character: Malty ABV: 5.2% 

MILK THE COW 

VIC 

Milk the Cow licensed Fromagerie is all 

about cheese and booze. Stocking over 

3 

150 cheeses from all around the world, 

our selection is curated vigilantly by expert 

cheesemongers so you can experience fromage 

with boutique booze pairings. 

MISMATCH BREWING COMPANY 

SA 

We’re a ‘mismatch’ of industry 

professionals who started a brewing 

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co. We believe utilising excess space in 

other breweries helps grow the holistic craft 

segment by supporting those that have existing 

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ARCHIE’S RED ALE Easier Drinking Style: Amber Ale 

(USA) Character: Malty ABV: 5% 

SESSION ALE Easier Drinking Style: Pale Ale 

(Australian) Character: Hoppy ABV: 4% 

IPA Moderately Challenging Style: IPA (American) 


MOA BREWING COMPANY 

New Zealand 

Moa was founded in 2003 by Josh Scott, 

with a focus on brewing super premium 

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handcrafted beers. According to Josh, 

also a winemaker, “It takes a lot of beer to make a 

good wine”. The multi-award winning Moa beers 

and ciders are proudly brewed using traditional, 

costly, inefficient and labour intensive techniques 

with a focus on local ingredients, including 

renowned NZ hops. 

MOA CHERRY SOUR (FRUIT LAMBIC) – 2013 

VINTAGE More Challenging Style: Fruit Lambic 


MOA IMPERIAL STOUT (OAK AGED STOUT 

ALE) More Challenging Style: Russian Imperial 


MOA SOUR BLANC (BELGIAN STYLE LAMBIC) - 2013 

VINTAGE More Challenging Style: Lambic 


MOA TRIPEL SAUVIGNON (BELGIAN TRIPEL) - 2014 

VINTAGE More Challenging Style: Belgian Tripel 


MOA FESTIVE IPA (RED EDITION) More Challenging 


MODUS OPERANDI BREWING CO 

NSW 

What’s our Modus Operandi? Simply to 

craft great beer. Sharing our craft right 

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in front of you, brewing the finest 

product, using the purest methods and 

ingredients and bringing locals together over a 

passion for handcrafted beer. Honest. Local. 

Fresh. That’s our M.O. 

THE FORMER TENANT More Challenging 

Style: Specialty IPA Character: Hoppy ABV: 7.8% 

PEPPER IN THE RYE SAISON Easier Drinking 

Style: Saison Character: Fruity/Spicy ABV: 6.2% 

LOLA SUMMER ALE Easier Drinking Style: IPA 


ZOO FEEDER IPA More Challenging Style: IPA 


MOUNTAIN GOAT BREWERY 

VIC 

Mountain Goat started with no money 

and combined assets boasting 2 

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mountain bikes, 3 surfboards and Dave’s 

EH Holden, Dave and Cam somehow established a 

brewery. 15 years later they’re still operating in the 

back streets of Richmond independent and true to 

their cause and having more fun than ever. 

FANCY PANTS Moderately Challenging Style: Amber 

Ale (USA) Character: Malty ABV: 5.2% 

SUMMER ALE Easier Drinking Style: Pale Ale 

(Australian) Character: Fruity/Spicy ABV: 4.7% 

SUREFOOT STOUT Moderately Challenging 

Style: Sweet Stout Character: Roasty ABV: 5% 

NAPOLEONE BREWERY & CIDERHOUSE 

VIC 

At Napoleone Brewery & Ciderhouse we 

make small, fresh batches of beer and 

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cider. Built from the foundations of a 

19thC dairy on the family property, the stunning 

views to the surrounding hills, are matched inside 

by the brewery that houses a boutique bottle shop, 

bar and dining area and a lovely beer garden. 

BREAKNECK PORTER Moderately Challenging 

Style: Porter Character: Roasty ABV: 5.1% 

ESB Moderately Challenging Style: ESB (Extra 

Special Bitter) Character: Malty ABV: 5.1% 

HELLES LAGER Easier Drinking Style: Munich Helles 


SAISON DUVAL Moderately Challenging Style: Saison 


NOMAD BREWING CO 

NSW 

‘Nomad’: a member of a group that 

moves from one place to another. After 

5 

years wandering the world in search of, or 

making great beers, we’ve come together to deliver 

a unique and engaging experience for the 

Australian drinker. 

JETLAG IPA More Challenging Style: IPA (American) 



LONG TRIP SAISON Moderately Challenging 

Style: Saison Character: Tart/Funky ABV: 6.6% 

AIRYEVIL Moderately Challenging Style: Specialty 


FRESHIE Easier Drinking Style: Historical 


PANHEAD CUSTOM ALES 

New Zealand 

Here at Panhead Custom Ales, we apply 

every bit of our skill, creativity and 

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impeccable taste to the business of 

brewing great craft beer. 

BLACKTOP OAT STOUT Moderately Challenging 

Style: Oatmeal Stout Character: Roasty ABV: 5.5% 

BOSS HOG More Challenging Style: IPA (American) 

Character: Fruity/Spicy ABV: 7% 

QUICKCHANGE XPA Easier Drinking Style: Pale Ale 


SUPERCHARGER APA Moderately Challenging Style: 

Pale Ale (American) Character: Hoppy ABV: 5.7% 

PARROTDOG 

New Zealand 

Located in Wellington, NZ, ParrotDog is a 

culmination of 4 different personalities, a 

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series of fortunate discoveries and 

unwavering commitment and enthusiasm. We’re about 

making good beer properly, not an obscure beverage. 

BITTERBITCH Moderately Challenging Style: IPA 

(English style) Character: Hoppy ABV: 5.8% 

DEADCANARY Easier Drinking Style: Pale Ale 


PITBULL More Challenging Style: IPA (American) 


BLOODYDINGO More Challenging Style: Double IPA 


PRICKLY MOSES 

VIC 

We’re Otway Brewing, proud makers of 

Prickly Moses Handcrafted Beers and 

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Forbidden Fruit Ciders. We strive to create 

the best beer possible using the best ingredients 

and water. Located in the Otways we’re blessed with 

pure rainwater from this lush rainforest. 

CHARDONNAY IPA Moderately Challenging Style: IPA 


CHAINSAW Easier Drinking Style: Pale Ale 

(Australian) Character: Crisp ABV: 4.6% 

SUMMER ALE Easier Drinking Style: Kölsch 


RED ALE Easier Drinking Style: Irish Red Ale 

Character: Malty ABV: 5% 

RED ISLAND BREWING CO. 

VIC 

Quiet Deeds was launched in 2013 by 

co-founders Patrick Ale and David 

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Milstein who wanted to pursue their 

dream of owning their own brewery. The core range 

is complimented by limited editions runs. 

QUIET DEEDS IPA Moderately Challenging Style: IPA 


QUIET DEEDS PALE ALE Easier Drinking Style: Pale 

Ale (Australian) Character: Fruity/Spicy ABV: 4.6% 

QUIET DEEDS SESSION ALE Easier Drinking Style: 

Pale Ale (Australian) Character: Hoppy ABV: 4.4% 

SOUTHERN BAY BREW CO. 

VIC 

Southern Bay Brew Co. is a Geelong 

based brewery that makes handcrafted 

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beers using the best local and 

international ingredients. We have four core beers 

with the addition of seasonal and limited releases. 

We’re also the launching pad for other craft brands 

who contract brew at our brewery. 

HOP BAZOOKA More Challenging Style: IPA 


REQUIEM NEW WORLD PILSNER Easier Drinking 

Style: Bohemian/Czech Pilsener Character: Crisp 

ABV: 4.6% 

SOUTHERN OCEAN ALE Easier Drinking Style: Pale 


WOLFGANG CHANG Moderately Challenging 

Style: Dunkels Weissbier Character: Fruity/Spicy 

ABV: 5.6% 

STONE & WOOD BREWING CO 

NSW 

Born and raised in Byron Bay, we take a 

fresh approach to brewing handcrafted 

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beer in the Northern Rivers of NSW, one 

of the greatest places on earth. Our beers reflect 

the Stone & Wood approach to life, trying to take 

things slow and keep it simple. 

PACIFIC ALE Easier Drinking Style: Pale Ale 


JASPER ALE Easier Drinking Style: Altbier 


CLOUD CATCHER Easier Drinking Style: Pale Ale 


STONE BEER Moderately Challenging Style: Specialty 

Beer Character: Roasty ABV: 6.9% 


New Zealand 

The Taste New Zealand stand in the new 

area of the Dan Murphy’s Market Place 

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will feature beers from some of the finest 

New Zealand craft breweries. 

TEMPLE BREWING CO. 

VIC 

Temple Brewing Co. is a microbrewery in 

Brunswick East that brews with passion, 

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quality ingredients and traditional 

methods to make beer worthy of devotion. 

ANYTIME IPA Easier Drinking Style: Pale Ale 


HAZY DAYZ Easier Drinking Style: Hefeweizen 


RYE HARD Moderately Challenging Style: Pale Ale 


BLACKLISTED Moderately Challenging 

Style: Schwarzbier Character: Fruity/Spicy ABV: 7.5% 

THE HILLS CIDER COMPANY 

SA 

Proudly Australian made and owned, 

The Hills Cider Co. uses 100% fresh 

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Australian farmed fruit sourced from 

growers in the Adelaide Hills. Handcrafted in 

small batches with minimal intervention, we never 

add concentrate, sugar, flavour or water. 

THREE TROUPERS BREWERY 

VIC 

Three Troupers, cousins from Scotland, 

travelled to the Victorian goldfields in 

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1853 to seek their fortune panning for 

gold. A far greater fortune was soon discovered 

with their distinctive styled home brews. These 

premium handcrafted beer recipes have been 

named after each of the cousins. 

THREE TROUPERS PALE ALE Easier Drinking Style: 


THREE TROUPERS AMBER ALE Easier Drinking 

Style: Brown Ale (USA) Character: Malty ABV: 4.5% 

THREE TROUPERS PILSNER Easier Drinking 

Style: Bohemian/Czech Pilsener Character: Crisp 

ABV: 4.5% 

TRU BRU – BEAR CLUB 

VIC 

An invite only fresh craft beer club, 

curated by the crew from TRU BRU, Bear 

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Club gives access to unique and elusive 

fresh beers delivered monthly to your door. With 

member specials, exclusive events and 

merchandise, we service the whole of Aus. 

TUATARA BREWERY 

New Zealand 

Emerging from the primordial forest of 

Wellington’s Kapiti Coast in 2000, 

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Tuatara has led the craft beer revolution 

in NZ in the years since. Brewing true to style 

beer with a distinctly Kiwi twist, Tuatara is world 

wide renowned for its ‘Aotearoa’ style brews. 

Enjoy! 

CONEHEAD Moderately Challenging Style: IPA 


SAUVINOVA Easier Drinking Style: Pale Ale 


NUI Easier Drinking Style: Pale Ale (American) 


DOUBLE TROUBLE More Challenging Style: Double IPA 


WILLIAM SMITH & SONS CIDER 

TAS 

William Smith & Sons is Australia’s first 

certified organic cidery, built at the farm 

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in the Huon Valley, where William Smith 

started orcharding in 1888. The orchard is run by 

Andrew, the 4th generation of Smith family to farm 

in the Huon. All our ciders use only fruit grown on 

our farm where it’s all crushed, fermented, aged 

and bottled. 

YOUNG HENRYS BREWING COMPANY 

NSW 

Young Henrys is more of a permanent 

beer festival than a brewery. Interesting 

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people tend to get summoned here by 

some giant, invisible beer magnet. Good quality, 

locally-made beer that the community is proud to 

call its own. 

NATURAL LAGER Easier Drinking Style: Pale Lager 


REAL ALE Easier Drinking Style: ESB (Extra Special 

Bitter) Character: Malty ABV: 4% 

HOP ALE Moderately Challenging Style: IPA (English 

style) Character: Hoppy ABV: 6% 


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HOP – pronounced bitterness and/or hop aroma 

MALT – sweet, nutty, toffee, toast, bready, 


ROAST – deep and dark with a rich mouthfeel; 

coffee and cocoa flavours 

SMOKE – dramatic smoky flavours from malt 


FRUIT/SPICE – fruit and/or spice flavours 

TART/FUNKY – rustic, earthy, winey. Lightly 

acidic to very funky and sour 

4 PINES BREWING COMPANY NSW 

We really, really love good beer. Brewed 

to purity laws of ages and ages ago, 

8 

allowing only 4 ingredients; hops, water, 

yeast and malt (and the odd bit of mandarin, 

ginger and other natural stuff to keep the 

tastebuds tingling), 4 Pines Brewing Co. offers 

great flavour sensations through variety, quality 

craftsmanship, natural ingredients and traditional, 

time honoured techniques – no short cuts! 

ALL INN BREWING CO 

QLD 

At All Inn Brewing Co you won’t find any 

fizzy formulaic lager. We only make full 

14 

flavoured ales free from additives, 

unfiltered and unpasteurised. We embrace our 

commitment to the environment wherever we can. 

POCAHONTAS More Challenging Style: IPA 


BETTY Easier Drinking Style: Porter Character: Malty 

ABV: 4.8% 

RELAX BRO More Challenging Style: Barleywine 


AUSTRALIAN BEER CO 

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NSW 

Australian Beer Co. is based in Yenda, a 

small village with great history and 

passionate people. We celebrate bringing 

handcrafted beers and ciders to market. Australian 

Beer Co. is quickly building a reputation for high 

quality products achieving multiple medal wins. 66 

years of collective brewing experience sits within 

our small, dedicated team. 

YENDA PALE ALE Easier Drinking Style: Pale Ale 


YENDA BELGIAN DOUBLE Moderately Challenging 

Style: Belgian Dubbel Character: Malty ABV: 6.5% 

YENDA HELL Easier Drinking Style: Helles Bock 


YENDA RED Easier Drinking Style: Pale Ale 


YENDA IPA Moderately Challenging Style: IPA 


BATLOW CIDER CO. 

NSW 

Batlow is a small country town at the 

foothills of the Snowy Mountains where 

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our growers have been producing 

‘Australia’s favourite apples’ since 1922 now 

freshly crushed for our premium ciders. 

BEER & BREWER 

NSW 

Beer & Brewer is Aus’ leading magazine 

dedicated to beer and brewing. Head 

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People’s Choice Best Festival Beer of GABS. 

BLACKHORSE BREWHOUSE 

NSW 

Blackrock Brasserie is Sutherland Shire’s 

first restaurant and microbrewery, a place 

27 

where everything and everyone, comes 

together to enjoy great company and exceptional 

food teamed up with superb beers. 

AUSSIE ALE Moderately Challenging Style: Pale Ale 


KOLSCH Easier Drinking Style: Kölsch Character: 

Fruity/Spicy ABV: 4% 

RED ALE Moderately Challenging Style: Irish Red 

Ale Character: Malty ABV: 5% 

PILSNER Easier Drinking Style: German Pils 

Character: Crisp ABV: 5% 

BREWCULT 

VIC 

Brewcult has a twin focus on 

experimentation and quality. Brewer 

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Hendo is a HOBO (Hybrid Outsource 

Brewing Operation), giving him flexibility to create 

new beers plus control to maintain high quality. A 

step up from gateway beers, that aim to please 

without pandering to consumers’ wants but by 

challenging them to enjoy new flavours, you won’t 

like every Brewcult beer, but you’ll enjoy trying them. 

HOP ZONE SESSION IPA Moderately Challenging 

Style: IPA (American) Character: Hoppy ABV: 5.0% 

RESET ROBOT PALE ALE Easier Drinking Style: Pale 


SPOILER ALERT PALE LAGER Easier Drinking Style: 

Pale Lager Character: Crisp ABV: 4.5% 

THANKS CAPTAIN OBVIOUS IPA 

Moderately Challenging Style: IPA (American) 


BRIDGE ROAD BREWERS 

VIC 

Started by Ben Kraus in 2004 in his 

dad’s back shed, Bridge Road Brewers 

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has become one of the most recognised 

craft breweries in Australia and regarded as an 

industry benchmark. Located in picture perfect 

Beechworth in a 150yr old coach house, the 

brewery is open to the public offering a complete 

craft beer experience inc. renowned restaurant, 10 

tap tasting bar and large beer garden. 

BLING BLING IMPERIAL IPA More Challenging Style: 

IPA (English style) Character: Hoppy ABV: 8% 

HARVEST Moderately Challenging Style: Specialty 

IPA Character: Hoppy ABV: 5% 

CASK ALES BAR 

The Cask Ales Bar sees some of the 

leading Aus. breweries putting one of 

1 

their regular beers in a traditional cask, 

in some cases adding a twist. Cask ales result in 

gentler carbonation, rounder mouthfeel and often 

more complex flavour and aroma. 

CAVALIER 

VIC 

Cavalier is an award winning Melbourne 

microbrewery owned by 3 friends who 

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live, breathe, drink and create quality 

handcrafted beers. Small volumes are lovingly 

crafted using the finest ingredients and the 

greatest attention to detail. No expense is spared 

in pursuit of producing the best craft beer. With 

over 2 decades of experience, our brewers pour 

their souls into each and every drop they make. 

CAVALIER COURAGE Easier Drinking Style: Blonde/ 


CAVALIER PALE ALE Moderately Challenging Style: 


CAVALIER BROWN ALE Moderately Challenging Style: 

Brown Ale (USA style) Character: Roasty ABV: 5% 

CAVALIER BELGIAN IPA Moderately Challenging 

Style: Specialty IPA Character: Fruity/Spicy ABV: 6% 

COOPERS 

SA 

The Coopers story began in a newly 

established colony with an accident. After 

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trying out various trades, Thomas Cooper 

discovered his talent as a brewer when he created his 

first batch of beer as a tonic for his ailing wife. That 

day was in 1862. Successive Cooper generations 

have never lost sight of Thomas Cooper’s vision of 

providing value and quality since. Over 150 years, 

Coopers has survived economic recessions, wars, 

government imposts, changing fashions, and a hostile 

takeover bid. Today, Coopers stands proudly as the 

sole major brewer 100% owned by Australians, and 

holds over 5% of the Aus. beer market. 

THOMAS COOPER CELEBRATION ALE Easier Drinking 

Style: Amber Ale (USA) Character: Malty ABV: 5.2% 


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SPARKLING ALE Easier Drinking Style: Pale Ale 


BEST EXTRA STOUT Moderately Challenging 

Style: Foreign Extra Stout Character: Hoppy ABV: 6.3% 

EXTRA STRONG VINTAGE ALE More Challenging 

Style: Old Ale Character: Fruit and toffee ABV: 7.5% 

THOMAS COOPER'S ARTISAN 

RESERVE Easier Drinking Style: Bohemian/Czech 

Pilsener Character: Crisp ABV: 5.5% 

DAVE’S BREWERY TOURS 

NSW 

Dave’s Brewery Tours specialises in 

behind the scenes experiences at 

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breweries and beer hot-spots. With short 

and full day tours, guests can taste, touch, smell 

and learn about what it takes to make good beer 

locally. Dave gets you so close to beer, the only way 

you can get closer is be to brew it yourself! Check 

availability and make a booking at www. 

davesbrewerytours.com.au. 

EXPERIENCEIT BEVERAGES 

NSW 

Experienceit Beverages started in 2012 

when Kerrie and Johnny’s travels led to 

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the discovery of little known Italian craft 

beer. Now with a portfolio including some of the 

world’s best brewers (Stone, Sixpoint, Victory, 

Jester King, Birra del Borgo, To-ØL, Beavertown, 

Lervig, Tuatara, Doctors Orders and Boatrocker), 

Experienceit strive to bring the most exciting, and 

fresh beers to craft beer lovers in Aus. 

OPERATION PARALYSIS More Challenging Style: IPA 


FERAL BREWING COMPANY 

WA 

In 2002, Feral Brewing Co. opened its 

doors in the Swan Valley, WA’s oldest 

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wine region, at a time when Aus’s choice 

of beer was pretty much lager. Inspired by the 

full-flavoured hoppy ales in the US craft beer 

scene, the team set out to brew beer unlike 

anything found locally. The result is something 

deliberately and distinctly Feral. 

HOP HOG Moderately Challenging Style: Pale Ale 


BARRIQUE O KARMA More Challenging Style: 


WATERMELON WARHEAD Moderately Challenging 


ABV: 2.9% 

BORIS More Challenging Style: Russian Imperial 


GANG OF FOUR BREWING CO. 

NSW 

Gang Of Four Brewing Co. was started 

late 2014 by Mike Ross. Currently 

26 

contract brewing out of Rocks Brewing, 

we’re looking to build a microbrewery at our own 

premises in Brookvale later this year. 

DOUBLE HOP ALE Moderately Challenging Style: Pale 

Ale (American) Character: Hoppy ABV: -37% 

MEMBERS LAGER Easier Drinking Style: Pale Lager 


GRAINFATHER 

New Zealand 

The Grainfather, all-in-one brewing 

system, is the result of 2 years of 

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research and development by Imake 

Ltd. Industrial designers and engineers have 

taken the best brewing practices from both 

commercial and craft brewers to produce a 

compact, easy to use system to ensure anyone 

can brew a professional craft beer at home, no 

matter their brewing experience. 

GRAND RIDGE BREWERY 

VIC 

Grand Ridge Brewery, one of Aus’s first 

and most recognised craft breweries, is 

15 

housed in an old butter factory in Mirboo 

North in the stunning Victorian Strzelecki Ranges. 

We source the finest spring water, high quality 

hops, malt and yeast to produce beers of 

exceptional flavour and purity. Seasonal beers 

available in addition to those listed below. 

BLACK AND TAN Easier Drinking Style: Porter 


GIPPSLAND GOLD Easier Drinking Style: Pale Ale 

(Australian) Character: Malty ABV: 5% 

HATLIFTER STOUT Moderately Challenging 

Style: Oatmeal Stout Character: Roasty ABV: 5% 

MOONSHINE More Challenging Style: Scotch Ale 


NATURAL BLONDE Easier Drinking Style: Witbier 


SUPERSHINE More Challenging Style: Barleywine 

(UK) Character: Malty ABV: 11% 

HAWTHORN BREWING 

VIC 

Hawthorn Brewing Co. was established in 

2009 to provide world class Aus. craft 

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beers influenced by the best the world 

has to offer. It’s our commitment and passion that 

inspire us to create award winning beers of 

distinction. Our goal is simple... to bring quality 

beer to the thirsty masses. We hope you join us on 

the journey. 

AMBER ALE Moderately Challenging Style: Brown 

Ale (UK) Character: Malty ABV: 4.7% 

AUSTRALIAN IPA Moderately Challenging Style: IPA 


GOLDEN ALE Easier Drinking Style: Blonde/Golden 




PILSNER Easier Drinking Style: Bohemian/Czech 

Pilsener Character: Malty ABV: 4.6% 

HOLGATE BREWHOUSE 

VIC 

Starting 16 yrs ago in Paul and Natasha’s 

backyard, Holgate Brewhouse produces 

5 

genuine craft beers, bold and brimming 

with character, carefully constructed with natural 

ingredients. Now housed in a historic 19th Hotel in 

Woodend, Vic, come enjoy fine cuisine in the 

restaurant, stay a night or two in our beautiful 

guest rooms and discover just how fresh and 

full-flavoured authentic craft beer can be! 

MT. MACEDON PALE ALE Easier Drinking Style: Pale 

Ale (American) Character: Fruit and toffee ABV: 5% 

ROAD TRIP Moderately Challenging Style: IPA 


HOPINATOR More Challenging Style: IPA (American) 


TEMPTRESS Moderately Challenging Style: Porter 

Character: Roasty ABV: 6% 

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MILLENNIUM FALCON More Challenging 

Style: Double IPA Character: Hoppy ABV: 10% 

KELLER BIER Easier Drinking Style: Specialty Beer 


JAMES SQUIRE 

NSW 

The true story of how James Squire 

became Aus’ first brewer is a good yarn. 

2 

He went on from being a convict on the 

First Fleet to become one of the governor’s 

guards, the father of 11 children and, perhaps 

most significantly, the colony’s first and most 

sought-after brewer. 

FOUR WIVES Easier Drinking Style: Bohemian/Czech 

Pilsener Character: Crisp ABV: 5% 

JACK OF SPADES Moderately Challenging Style: 

Porter Character: Roasty ABV: 5% 

HOP THIEF 7 Moderately Challenging Style: Pale Ale 


LITTLE CREATURES & WHITE RABBIT 

VIC 

Little Creatures was born out of the love of 

hoppy beers by brewing veterans, 

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dedicated to making unique ales. The 

entire team are certified hopheads, mad on the 

explosion of flavour derived from brewing with whole 

hop flowers which provide Little Creatures beers 

with their unique, floral aromas and refreshing 

bitterness. Breweries in Fremantle and Geelong. 

White Rabbit was born to be different and brews 

beers that don’t just follow the others. Playing with 

intriguing use of ingredients and embracing the 

weird and wonderful, White Rabbit creates ales with 

unique and complex characters and aromas in an 

ever increasing world of conformity. 

IPA More Challenging Style: IPA (American) 




ROGERS Easier Drinking Style: Amber Ale (USA) 


WHITE ALE Easier Drinking Style: Witbier Character: 

Fruity/Spicy ABV: 4.5% 

DARK ALE Moderately Challenging Style: Pale Ale 

(Australian) Character: Hoppy ABV: % 

BELGIAN PALE ALE Easier Drinking Style: Pale Ale 

(Belgian) Character: Fruity/Spicy ABV: 4.9% 

LORD NELSON BREWERY HOTEL 

NSW 

Sydney’s oldest continually licensed 

hotel, located in the historic Rocks 

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precinct and home of Aus’ oldest pub 

brewery. The Lord is recognised around the world 

for its award-winning beers, food and 

accommodation. 

ROYAL RED Easier Drinking Style: Irish Red Ale 


THREE SHEETS AUSTRALIAN PALE 

ALE Easier Drinking Style: Pale Ale (Australian) 


VICTORY BITTER BRITISH PALE ALE Easier Drinking 

Style: Best Bitter Character: Hoppy ABV: 5% 

MACARTHUR GRANGE BREWERY 

NSW 

4 Aussie brothers once lay scattered 

around the world. After 10 years brewing 

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in Germany, one brother, being 

substantially larger than the others, convinced 

them to join him in starting a Brauhaus back 

home. They now make beers that are modern yet 

classic, combining traditional European styles with 

Australian ingredients and flavours. 

MISMATCH BREWING COMPANY 

SA 

We’re a ‘mismatch’ of industry 

professionals and beverage specialists 

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who started a brewing co. We relish 

transparency in where we source raw materials 

from and where we make our products. We believe 

utilising excess space in other breweries helps 

grow the holistic craft segment by supporting those 

that have made investment in the category. We 

believe beer should be made for enjoyment. 

ARCHIE’S RED ALE Easier Drinking Style: Amber Ale 

(USA) Character: Malty ABV: 5% 

SESSION ALE Easier Drinking Style: Pale Ale 


IPA – TO BE FINALISED Moderately Challenging 


MOA BREWING COMPANY 

New Zealand 

Moa Brewing Co. was founded in 2003 by 

Josh Scott, with a focus on brewing super 

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premium handcrafted beers. According to 

Josh, also a winemaker, “It takes a lot of beer to 

make a good wine”. The multi-award winning Moa 

beers and ciders are proudly brewed using 

traditional, costly, inefficient and labour intensive 

techniques with a focus on local ingredients, inc. 

internationally renowned NZ hops. These 

techniques create dynamic and complex flavours 

that change over time (like a good wine), and give 

the beer an elegant, champagne-like mouthfeel. 

MOA BLANC (WHEAT LAGER) Easier Drinking Style: 

Witbier Character: Crisp ABV: 5% 

MOA FIVE HOP (ENGLISH ALE) Moderately Challenging 

Style: Brown Ale (UK) Character: Hoppy ABV: 6.2% 

MOA IMPERIAL STOUT (OAK AGED STOUT 

ALE) More Challenging Style: Russian Imperial 


MOA SOUR BLANC (BELGIAN STYLE LAMBIC) - 2013 

VINTAGE More Challenging Style: Lambic Character: 

Tart/Funky ABV: 6.4% 

MOA TRIPEL SAUVIGNON (BELGIAN TRIPEL) - 2014 

VINTAGE More Challenging Style: Belgian Tripel 


MOA FESTIVE IPA (RED EDITION) More Challenging 


MODUS OPERANDI BREWING CO 

NSW 

What’s our Modus Operandi? Simply to 

craft great beer. Sharing our craft right in 

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front of you, honestly brewing the finest 

product, using the purest methods and ingredients 

and bringing locals together over a passion for 

handcrafted beer. Honest. Local. Fresh. That’s our 

M.O. We’re proud to be awarded ‘2014 Best Aus. 

Small Brewery’ taking out 4 awards inc. ‘Champion 

Aus. Craft Beer’ for Former Tenant Red IPA. 

THE FORMER TENANT More Challenging Style: 


PEPPER IN THE RYE SAISON Easier Drinking Style: 

Saison Character: Fruity/Spicy ABV: 6.2% 


STRAPLINE 


LOLA SUMMER ALE Easier Drinking Style: IPA 


ZOO FEEDER IPA More Challenging Style: IPA 


MOUNTAIN GOAT BREWERY 

VIC 

Mountain Goat started as Dave’s weekend 

homebrew project in a Melbourne 

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backyard when a postcard arrived from 

Cam while backpacking OS. Cam discovered good 

beer in Vancouver and decided Melbourne needed 

some too. But Cam and Dave had no money to 

build a brewery and were knocked back from every 

bank with combined assets boasting 2 mountain 

bikes, 3 surfboards and Dave’s EH Holden. Fast 

forward 15 yrs and they’re operating their brewery 

in the back streets of Richmond independent and 

true to their cause and having more fun than ever. 

FANCY PANTS Moderately Challenging Style: Amber 


SUMMER ALE Easier Drinking Style: Pale Ale 


SUREFOOT STOUT Moderately Challenging Style: 

Sweet Stout Character: Roasty ABV: 5% 

NAPOLEONE BREWERY & CIDERHOUSE 

VIC 

The Napoleone Brewery & Ciderhouse is 

where we make small, fresh batches of 

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beer and cider. Built from the 

foundations of a 19th dairy on the family property, 

the stunning views to the surrounding hills, 

orchards and vines, are matched inside by views 

through to the working brewery that also houses a 

boutique bottle and retail shop and a bar and 

dining area with a lovely beer garden. 

BREAKNECK PORTER Moderately Challenging 

Style: Porter Character: Roasty ABV: 5.1% 

ESB Easier Drinking Style: ESB (Extra Special 

Bitter) Character: Malty ABV: 5.1% 

HELLES LAGER Easier Drinking Style: Munich Helles 


SAISON DUVAL Moderately Challenging Style: Saison 


NOMAD BREWING CO 

NSW 

‘Nomad’, a member of a group that 

moves from one place to another is a 

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fitting name for a brewery formed by 

nomads in the beer community. After years 

wandering the world in search of, or making great 

beers, we’ve come together to deliver a unique and 

engaging experience for the Aus. drinker. Hop 

heads Johnny and Kerrie have joined forces with 

Leonardo Di Vincenzo, the Italian master behind 

Birra Del Borgo, and Paolo Bertani. 

SIDEWAYS PALE ALE Moderately Challenging Style: 


JETLAG IPA More Challenging Style: IPA (American) 


LONG TRIP SAISON Moderately Challenging Style: 

Saison Character: Tart/Funky ABV: 6.6% 

AIRYEVIL Moderately Challenging Style: Specialty 


FRESHIE Easier Drinking Style: Historical Character: 

Tart/Funky ABV: 4.5% 

CRUISIN' Easier Drinking Style: Pale Ale 


PANHEAD CUSTOM ALES 

New Zealand 

Here at Panhead Custom Ales, we apply 

every bit of our skill, creativity and 

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impeccable taste to the business of 

brewing great craft beer. 

BLACKTOP OAT STOUT Moderately Challenging Style: 

Oatmeal Stout Character: Roasty ABV: 5.5% 

BOSS HOG More Challenging Style: IPA (American) 

Character: Fruity/Spicy ABV: 7% 

PORT ROAD PILSNER Easier Drinking Style: German 

Pils Character: Crisp ABV: 5.2% 

QUICKCHANGE XPA Easier Drinking Style: Pale Ale 


SUPERCHARGER APA Moderately Challenging Style: 

Pale Ale (American) Character: Hoppy ABV: 5.7% 

WHITEWALL WPA Easier Drinking Style: Blonde/ 

Golden Ale Character: Fruity/Spicy ABV: 4.3% 

PARROTDOG 

New Zealand 

A nice brewery located in Wellington, NZ, 

ParrotDog is a culmination of 4 different 

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personalities, a series of fortunate 

discoveries and unwavering commitment and 

enthusiasm. We’re about making good beer 

properly, not an obscure beverage. It’s an 

unprecedentedly excellent time to drink beer and 

we’re happy to be here making it; just real nice. 

BITTERBITCH Moderately Challenging Style: IPA 

(English style) Character: Hoppy ABV: 5.8% 

BLOODHOUND Moderately Challenging Style: Amber 


DEADCANARY Easier Drinking Style: Pale Ale 


FLAXENFEATHER Easier Drinking Style: Blonde/ 


PITBULL More Challenging Style: IPA (American) 


BLOODYDINGO More Challenging Style: Double IPA 


RED ISLAND BREWING CO. 

VIC 

Quiet Deeds was launched in 2013 by 

co-founders Patrick Ale and David 

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Milstein in a pub in Port Melbourne 

over a few beers. After dabbling in the alcohol 

industry with a few products, the guys wanted to 

pursue their dream of owning their own brewery. 

The Quiet Deeds core range is complimented by 

limited editions runs such as the Vanilla Porter 

(launched at GABS 2014), and their most recent, 

White IPA. 

QUIET DEEDS IPA Moderately Challenging Style: IPA 


QUIET DEEDS PALE ALE Easier Drinking Style: Pale 

Ale (Australian) Character: Fruity/Spicy ABV: 4.6% 

QUIET DEEDS SESSION ALE Easier Drinking Style: 


ROCKS BREWING CO. 

NSW 

Founded in 2008, Rocks Brewing Co. is 

an Aussie-owned and operated brewery 

3 

lead by 6th generation convict 

descendants and the culmination of much blood, 

sweat and tears. Our beers bring true stories of 

convicts and settlers to life, beginning with 

traditional great tasting ales, just like your 

granddad’s granddad drank. After 6yrs of gypsy 

brewing, we’ve opened our brewery and bar in the 

happening suburb of Alexandria. 

CONVICTION IPA More Challenging Style: IPA 


CONVICTION ISA (INDIAN SESSION 

ALE) Easier Drinking Style: Pale Ale (American) 


THE BOXER RED ALE Easier Drinking Style: Irish Red 


THE BUTCHER PORTER Moderately Challenging 

Style: Robust Porter Character: Malty ABV: 5% 

THE GOVERNOR GOLDEN ALE Easier Drinking Style: 

Blonde/Golden Ale Character: Crisp ABV: 4.5% 

THE HANGMAN PALE ALE Easier Drinking Style: Pale 

Ale (American) Character: Hoppy ABV: 5% 

STONE & WOOD BREWING CO 

NSW 

Born and raised in Byron Bay, we take a 

fresh approach to brewing handcrafted 

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beer in the Northern Rivers of NSW, one 

of the greatest places on earth. It’s a place where 

people enjoy having a beer when relaxing after 

catching a wave, catching a band or just catching 

up with friends. It’s that sort of place. Our beers 

reflect the Stone & Wood approach to life, trying to 

take things slow and keep it simple. 

PACIFIC ALE Easier Drinking Style: Pale Ale 


LAGER Easier Drinking Style: Munich Helles 


JASPER ALE Easier Drinking Style: Altbier Character: 

Malty ABV: 4.7% 

GARDEN ALE Easier Drinking Style: Pale Ale 


CLOUD CATCHER Easier Drinking Style: Pale Ale 


STONE BEER Moderately Challenging Style: 

Specialty Beer Character: Roasty ABV: 6.9% 


New Zealand 

The Taste New Zealand stand in the new 

area of the Dan Murphy’s Market Place 

33 

will feature beers from some of the finest 

New Zealand craft breweries. 

THE HILLS CIDER COMPANY 

SA 

Proudly Aus. made and owned, The Hills 

Cider Co. takes pride in using 100% fresh 

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Aus. farmed fruit all sourced from growers 

in the Adelaide Hills region. Hand crafted in small 


atches with minimal intervention, we never add 

concentrate, sugar, flavour or water. Our artisan 

approach produces ciders that are crisp, dry, fresh 

and fruit driven. A true representation of real cider. 

TUATARA BREWERY 

New Zealand 

Emerging from the primordial forest of 

Wellington’s Kapiti Coast in the year 2000, 

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Tuatara has lead the craft beer revolution 

in NZ in the years since. Brewing true to style beer 

with a distinctly kiwi twist, Tuatara has created world 

wide renown for its ‘Aotearoa’ style brews. Enjoy! 

CONEHEAD Moderately Challenging Style: IPA 


SAUVINOVA Easier Drinking Style: Pale Ale 


NUI Easier Drinking Style: Pale Ale (American) 


DOUBLE TROUBLE More Challenging Style: Double 

IPA Character: Hoppy ABV: 9% 

WAYWARD BREWING COMPANY 

NSW 

Small batch. Totally craft. Totally 

Wayward. We’re a craft micro-brewery 

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based in Sydney’s suburb of Camperdown, 

hand-crafting a range of award winning, small batch 

brews for people that share a Wayward view on life. 

We’ve recently made the transition from ‘gypsy’ to a 

shiny new brewery with a 12 tap tasting room to 

bring our Wayward beers to the people. 

CHARMER INDIA RED ALE Moderately Challenging 

Style: Amber Ale (USA) Character: Hoppy ABV: 5% 

FUSAMI VICTORY Moderately Challenging Style: IPA 


KELLER INSTINCT BAVARIAN 

KELLERBIER Easier Drinking Style: Oktoberfest 

Character: Crisp ABV: 5% 

RACONTEUR BIERE DE GARDE More Challenging 

Style: Bière de Garde Character: Tart/Funky 

ABV: 7.8% 

OATIS OATMEAL IPA More Challenging Style: IPA 


WILLIAM SMITH & SONS CIDER 

TAS 

William Smith & Sons is Aus’s first 

certified organic cidery, built at the farm 

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in the Huon Valley, where William Smith 

started orcharding in 1888. The orchard is run by 

Andrew, the 4th generation of Smith family to 

farm in the Huon. All our ciders use only fruit 

grown on our farm where it’s all crushed, 

fermented, aged and bottled. 

YULLI’S BREWS 

NSW 

Yulli’s Brews is a small brewing company 

started in 2014 by James Harvey and 

4 

Karl Cooney in Sydney. We operate out of 

different breweries including the Australian 

Brewery, Happy Goblin Brewery, Hopdog Brewery 

and St Peters Brewery. Each of our brews is 

meticulously crafted to have its own memorable 

personality, just like a good mate. 

BRUCE MALONE ENGLISH IPA Moderately Challenging 

Style: IPA (English style) Character: Malty ABV: 6.2% 

FAT NERD VANILLA PORTER Moderately Challenging 

Style: Porter Character: Roasty ABV: 6% 

NORMAN AUSTRALIAN ALE Easier Drinking Style: 


SLICK RICK'S RAMPAGING RED 

ALE Moderately Challenging Style: Amber Ale (USA) 


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Festival Beers are brewed 

especially for GABS. Some are 

brewed in a traditional style, 

perhaps with a twist, while others 

are highly creative. 

Prices are listed for 300ml 

Festival Glass fills but all 

85ml tasters are 1 token. Entries 

may be subject to change. 



you through your tasting experience 

and download the GABS Official Apps 

for additional functionality. 








HOP – pronounced bitterness and/or 

hop aroma 

MALT – sweet, nutty, toffee, toast, 

bready, caramel, dark fruit 

ROAST – deep and dark with a rich 

mouthfeel; coffee and cocoa flavours 

SMOKE – dramatic smoky flavours 

from malt smoked by fire or oak barrels 

FRUIT/SPICE – fruit and/or spice 

flavours 

TART/FUNKY – rustic, earthy, winey. 

Lightly acidic to very funky and sour 

PADDLE PROCEDURE 

1. Grab a paddle and some tokens. 

2. Use the GABS Official Apps and this 

guide to pick which beers you want to try. 

3. Use chalk to chronologically write the 

numbers of the beers next to each 

hole on the paddle. 

4. To save yourself lining up a couple of 

times at different sections try to pick 

a few beers from the same section 

rather than one at a time. 

5. Best to start with easier drinking 

beers before moving onto moderately 

challenging and then more 

challenging flavoured beers. 

CONTAINER A SECTION 1 

2 BROTHERS BREWERY VIC 

1 HazElla 

Throw in floor malted UK barley, bushels of hand 

roasted hazelnuts from Hazelnut Valley Nut Farm 

in Erica, Victoria, and new season Ella hops from 

Tasmania, and wadja git? An Imperial Brown from 

this award winning Melbourne brewery. 


Style: Brown Ale (USA) Character: Malty 

ABV: 7% Festival Glass: 4 tokens 

4 HEARTS BREWING QLD 

2 Wabbit Saison 

Local Kalbar carrots, coriander and grains of 

paradise have been added to this traditional Saison 

to produce a uniquely carrot coloured and wery 

wascally beer. Certainly inventive. 


Style: Saison Character: Fruity/Spicy 


4 PINES BREWING COMPANY NSW 

3 Snickers 

Brewed with chocolate, salted caramel and peanut 

extract, this tribute beer means you can “Get Some 

Nuts!” without getting shouted at by Mr T in a 

Sherman tank. Your taste buds will love the fluffy 

nitro finish while your gums will appreciate not 

having to pick out peanut shards afterwards. 


Style: Brown Ale (UK) Character: Malty 


7 CENT BREWERY VIC 

4 Beer Is So Over 

These guys totally liked craft beer before it was 

cool, they eat super-foods and use only organic 

lama oil for their beards. So this is the ultimate 

hipster beer - made with French lentils, quinoa, 

chia seeds, kale, goji berries and loads of fresh 

blueberries. 


Style: Fruit Beer Character: Fruity/Spicy 

ABV: 5.5% Festival Glass: 3 tokens 

8 WIRED BREWING New Zealand 

5 Hippy Berliner 

8 Wired has been listed in Ratebeer.com’s '100 

Best Brewers in the World' for the past three years. 

This Berliner Weisse was brewed with a modest 

amount of NZ hops then dry hopped relatively 

heavily with pungent American hops. Tart, 

refreshing and very juicy. 




AIBA VIC 

6 Girt by Three 

Created by 2014 AIBA Champions CUB, Thunder 

Road and 3 Ravens, this Australian Pale Ale has 

old and new world influences including English 

yeast and malt, Pride of Ringwood hops and 

aged beer the breweries blended in. New world 

influences include assertive use of Australian 

aroma hops. 




AKASHA BREWING COMPANY NSW 

7 Fire Within 

This Imperial Amber Ale is bursting at the seams 

with massive dank hoppiness but is balanced with 

a complex malt backbone. Its beautiful ochre 

coloured appearance, roasted malt aromas and 

rich deep textured flavours are sure to “Awaken 

the Soul”. 


Style: Amber Ale (USA) Character: Hoppy 


ALL INN BREWING CO QLD 

8 Relax Bro 

American Barleywines tend to have a greater 

emphasis on hop bitterness, flavour and aroma 

than English Barleywines, and often feature 

American hops. This one is made with 25% peated 

malt, paprika and cayenne pepper. 


Style: Barleywine (USA) Character: Hoppy 


AUSTRALIAN BEER CO NSW 

9 Yenda Belgian Double 

Abbey Dubbels are deep reddish, moderately 

strong, malty and complex Belgian ales. This one 

has been infused with cardamom, providing a well 

balanced beer full of sweet malt and hoppy flavour. 

It's like a glass of Christmas Pudding. 


Style: Belgian Dubbel Character: Malty 


AUSTRALIAN BREWERY NSW 

10 Mad Mad Madras 

Why order a beer and a curry when you can have 

both in the same glass? A dark, rich and chewy 

beer made with basmati rice and flavoured 

with coriander, cumin, cardamon and ginger. It 

is 'bittered' with tamarind and finished with a 

sprinkling of garam masala. 


Style: Specialty Beer Character: Fruity/Spicy 


BACCHUS BREWING CO QLD 

11 Atomic Lemon, Lime & Bitters 

A fairly intense sour ale made with lemons, limes 

and blood oranges and then fermented with 

Lactobacillius to create the flavour of the iconic 

Aussie drink lemon, lime and bitters. 





BAIRD BREWING Japan 

12 Sour Puss 

A brisk and tart lemon-fruited India Pale Ale 

(IPA). Lemon is added in two forms: peel shavings 

and freshly squeezed juice. The hop varieties 

(Sorachi Ace, Nelson Sauvin and Taurus) add to 

the citrus punch. 


Style: Specialty IPA Character: Fruity/Spicy 


BAROSSA VALLEY BREWING SA 

13 Christmas Pudding Porter 

Christmas puddings, glacé fruits, cherries, sultanas 

and blackcurrants have all been added to this 

fascinating beer. Nutmeg, clove and cinnamon 

spices are later dropped in too before the beer is 

aged in brandy barrels for a month. 


Style: Robust Porter Character: Fruity/Spicy 


BEARD AND BRAU 

14 FARMHOUSE BREWERY 

QLD 

Batlow n’ Brau – Bon Pommes 

A traditional French style farmhouse ale brewed 

on a farm in Tamborine with Batlow apples grown 

in the Snowy Mountains. A robust malt base and 

floral hops provide an elegant foundation for cloudy 

apple aromatics and hybrid yeast strains. 


Style: Bière de Garde Character: Fruity/Spicy 


BEAVERTOWN United Kingdom 

15 Abrigot Jammed 

Sour Belgian ale with apricot; fermented with a 

lovely Belgian Abbey yeast and hopped liberally 

with German and UK varieties. Tart, resinous, and 

lots of stone fruit. 


Style: Belgian Specialty Ale Character: Tart/Funky 


BEHEMOTH BREWING CO New Zealand 

16 Bogan’s Breakfast 

All a growing bogan needs first thing in the morning. 

This 'Milk Brown Ale' is sweet and velvety with 

roasted coffee flavours and hints of bourbon. So 

chuck on your best Acca Dacca tee, make sure your 

mullet is looking good and get one down ya, mate. 




BENTSPOKE BREWERY ACT 

17 Black ‘n sour 

The legendary Canberra brewer behind this ale 

likes to keep things mysterious but we can say 

that it will be dark, roasty, leathery, tart... and 

probably awesome. 


Style: Specialty Beer Character: Tart/Funky 


BIG SHED BREWING SA 

18 Golden Stout Time 

This beer is a tribute to the classic Golden Gaytime 

ice cream. It was brewed with cacao nibs, rice and 

specialty grain for that honey aroma then lactose 

for sweetness. 


Style: Sweet Stout Character: Roasty 


BIRBECKS BREWING SA 

19 So It Ends 

All the bitterness of a divorce, more hops than a 

kangaroo convention and a lager because everyone 

wants a lager...so it ends. 


Style: Imperial Pilsner Character: Hoppy 


BIRRA DEL BORGO Italy 

20 Mood Indigo 

Bières de Garde (“beer for keeping”) are originally 

French farmhouse ales brewed in spring for 

consumption in warmer weather. They are rounder, 

richer, sweeter, malt-focused, often with a 'cellar' 

character and lacking the spicing and tartness of 

a Saison. This one includes Syrah grape must, 

ginger, lemongrass and desert limes. 


Style: Bière de Garde Character: Malty 



BLACK HEART BREWERY VIC 

21 Terry! 

Tap it, Smash it, Love it. It’s Terry! This choc 

orange Porter is all yours. 


Style: Porter Character: Roasty 


BLACK HOPS BREWING QLD 

22 Kill Patrick 

An Oyster Stout with a twist! Brewed with fresh 

oysters, smoked barley and spiced with tamarind, 

molasses, ginger and clove. It has subtle 

characteristics of the sea with a hint of bacon and 

Worcestershire sauce. 


Style: Dry Stout Character: Roasty 


BLACKHORSE BREWHOUSE NSW 

23 Finger Lime Ale 

This beer is an extended version of Blackhorse’s 

Aussie Pale Ale and loaded up with native 

Australian finger limes to give a zesty, citrus finish. 




BOATROCKER BREWING CO VIC 

24 I Ain’t Afraid No Gose 

This beer from a winemaker and a couple of 

brewers is based on a Leipziger Gose. Coriander, 

Murray River sea salt and mixed fermentation 

via Lactobacillus cultures and more traditional 

Saccharomyces fermentation ensure this beer IS 

refreshment. 


Style: Historical Character: Tart/Funky 


BOOTLEG BREWERY WA 

25 Chai Milk Stout 

Milk Stouts contain lactose, a sugar derived from 

milk which adds sweetness, body, and calories 

to the finished beer. In the past, Milk Stout was 

claimed to be nutritious and given to nursing 

mothers along with other Stouts, such as Guinness. 

Try this one infused with chai. 




BREWCULT VIC 

26 Milk and Two Sugars 

For many people, the day can’t start without a 

coffee. “Mine’s a standard,” you say. “Sure. Milk 

and Two Sugars it is then”. Brewed with colddrip 

coffee and vanilla beans, this will give you a 

caffeine and calorie hit at the same time! 




BRIDGE ROAD BREWERS VIC 

27 Creek 

Unlike conventional beer, which is fermented by 

carefully cultivated yeast, Lambic is traditionally 

exposed to wild yeasts and bacteria, which give the 

beer its distinctive flavour. This cherry Lambic was 

brewed using locally grown Beechworth cherries 

and then aged in French Cognac barrels. 


Style: Lambic Character: Tart/Funky 


BRIGHT BREWERY VIC 

28 Lord Helmet Schwartz 

“Shit! I hate it when I get my Schwartz twisted! 

Look, all that you need to know is that Lord Helmet 

Schwartz is your father’s brother’s nephew’s 

cousin’s former roommate. Dark and crisp, with 

parody ingredients from outer space, you can bet 

that it gives great helmet.” Um, ok. 


Style: Schwarzbier Character: Roasty 




BRISBANE BREWING CO. QLD 

29 Cocoloco 

Rich and complex with a subtle chocolate character 

and some mild smokey heat from the chillis. 


Style: Robust Porter Character: Roasty 


BURLEIGH BREWING COMPANY QLD 

30 Peach Saison 

A complex balancing act, this gathers peach 

characters from natural peaches and unique 

‘peachy’ hops and wraps them around a medium 

hopped, refreshing, approachable Saison. Delicately 

dry hopped, this is pleasantly fruity but not sweet. 




BYRON BAY BREWING CO NSW 

31 Hefen and Hell 

Hefen and Hell is a Black Hefeweizen with soft, 

fluffy wheat malt upfront followed by a pleasingly 

dry roasty finish. Gotta love that name right?! 


Style: Hefeweizen Character: Roasty 


CHEEKY MONKEY BREWERY WA 

32 Death Dancer 

A black Red IPA (or RIPA) brewed with a ridiculous 

amount of rye to give it a heap of spice and 

pizzazz. They’ve then dry hopped this bad boy 

twice to give aromas of pine, resin and tropical 

fruits and finished it all off with a Belgian Abbey 

yeast for a touch of funk. 


Style: Specialty IPA Character: Hoppy 


CLIFTON HILL BREWPUB VIC 

33 The Dark Hill 

A barrel aged and dry hopped English Dark Ale 

with a coffee malty overtone. 


Style: Dark Mild Character: Malty 


COLONIAL BREWING COMPANY WA 

34 Project #13 – GABS 2015 

Gary brewed this beer for the people. It is a beer 

beyond labels and tasting notes; a recreation of 

something that touched the brewers in their past 

lives and they hope you enjoy it. 


Style: Belgian Golden Strong Ale 

Character: Fruity/Spicy 


CROUCHER BREWING CO New Zealand 

35 The Aging Vicar’s Vice 

A two year old, Brettanomyces inoculated, smooth 

Belgian sour ale. 


Style: Mixed-Fermentation Sour Beer Character: 

Tart/Funky 


DENNIS BEER CO. NSW 

36 Fat Freddy Got Finger-Limed 

Pucker up for a tongue-tingling sour experience 

that would make your first ever Warhead want 

to curl up back inside its wrapper. Infused with 

100% organic Hunter Valley finger limes, this is 

super-charged with complex zest and tangy notes 

from the cavier of the lime family. 




DOCTOR’S ORDERS BREWING NSW 

37 Serum 

A complete palette reset. Addictively tart with a 

hint of earthiness but extremely refreshing. 


Style: Soured Fruit Beer Character: Tart/Funky 


DUCKSTEIN BREWERY WA 

38 The Marsellus Wallace 

Marcellus Wallace from Pulp Fiction was heard to 

once proclaim “The night of GABS, you may feel a 

slight sting. That’s Black Forrest Cake f***ing with 

you.” For the uninitiated, this is a cherry, choc and 

vanilla Porter taking care of business. 




EAGLE BAY BREWING CO WA 

39 Black and Tannin 

This collaboration brew with Mane Liquor features 

their three favourites things: IPA, dark malts and 

Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon. This Black IPA 

has been aged in Cabernet Sauvignon barrels. 




EDGE BREWING PROJECT VIC 

40 HazelNut EllaHops 

Hazelnut and cocoa flavours highlight this mouthwatering 

brew. Australian Ella hops provide some 

balance to the sweet, malty body but without 

overpowering this dark beer, which is unfiltered 

with lower carbonation. 





EKIM BREWING CO NSW 

41 [ragna]RÖK 

An imperial version of Ekim’s popular After Battle 

Pale Ale. In Norse mythology Ragnarök (RÖK for 

short) is the great battle foretold to result in the 

end of the world. So, RÖK is the ultimate After [all 

other] Battle[s], beer! 


Style: Double IPA Character: Hoppy 


ENDEAVOUR VINTAGE BEER CO. NSW 

42 2015 Seasonal Amber Ale 

This celebrates the first beer ENDEAVOUR ever 

released. It’s a pimped up version of their Reserve 

Amber Ale but using all 2015 harvested malt and 

hops at higher doses! 


Style: Amber Ale (USA) Character: Malty 


EXIT BREWING VIC 

43 Double Session XXXPA 

American-style Double (or Imperial) IPAs are 

stronger, very hoppy variants of India Pale Ales. This 

one has been dry hopped (additional hops are added 

late for increased hop aroma) so expect pine, citrus 

and passionfruit aromas and a caramel sweetness 

balanced by lingering grapefruit and pine bitterness. 




FERAL BREWING COMPANY WA 

44 Eurovision Train Wreck 

Each year Eurovision is a magical and joyous 

occasion and what’s not to love about sequins, 

glitter and drag queens? To celebrate Australia’s 

inclusion in 2015 this beer pays homage to a 

smorgasbord of European ingredients. 




FORTITUDE BREWING COMPANY QLD 

45 Noisy Minor Opium 

A Belgian Strong Dark Ale with secret herbs and spices. 


Style: Belgian Dark Strong Ale Character: Fruity/Spicy 


FUNK ESTATE New Zealand 

46 Afrogato 

An Imperial Stout inspired by affogato, a classic 

Italian dessert with a shot of coffee and amaretto 

drizzled over vanilla ice cream. This big and boozy, 

yet smooth and creamy treat is sure to please. 




GARAGE PROJECT New Zealand 

47 Bossa Nova Baby 

This tropical fruit cocktail IPA has been hopped 

up on Citra, Sauvin and Galaxy, spiked with guava, 

mango, strawberry, passionfruit and pear, then 

fermented with 100% Brettanomyces for an over 

the top, ripe tropical fruit, pineapple character. 





GOLDEN BEAR BREWERY New Zealand 

48 Underbelly 

Made with lots of roasted wheat and pale malt, this 

deep dark red ale has had blackcurrants added, 

which give a distinctive resinous quality and 

unique flavour. 




GOLDEN EAGLE BREWERY New Zealand 

49 Four Saisons – Marilyn 

This Saison is dark, spicy, smokey and orange. 




GRAND RIDGE BREWERY VIC 

50 Grand Ridge IPA 

Barrel aged IPA with real balance. Expect great 

length along with robust hop character. 


Style: IPA (American) Character: Hoppy 


GREEN BEACON BREWING CO QLD 

51 Cherry Oak Stout 

This has been aged in oak barrels that once 

housed luscious, full-bodied Spanish Tempranillo 

and the addition of sour cherries has added a 

further dimension of complexity. Flavours include 

chocolate, coffee, vanilla, roasted grains, dark 

fruits, toasted coconut and subtle cherry. 


Style: Foreign Extra Stout Character: Roasty 


HAWKERS BEER VIC 

52 Imperial Red 

This is their Red Ale’s bigger brother, showcasing 

layered hop flavour and aroma from Australian and 

American varieties added throughout the brewing 

and maturation process. A big but balanced beer. 




HAWTHORN BREWING VIC 

53 Red Rye Hand 

A red coloured Rye Ale balancing a variety of 

caramel malts, spicy rye and a big whack of 

American hops. 




HOLGATE BREWHOUSE VIC 

54 Red Riding Wood 

A barrel fermented Red Saison using mixed 

fermentation and locally sourced Pinot Noir barrels. 


Style: Saison Character: Tart/Funky 


HOMESTEAD BREWERY WA 

55 Velvet 

A black cherry sour beer that is a bittersweet 

symphony of sour cherries, stewed fruits and 

cinnamon spice with undertones of dark chocolate 

and high notes of vanilla and cacao. This sexy 

incarnation of a Cherry Ripe is velvety smooth and 

displays a complexity that is a joy to decipher. 


Style: Mixed-Fermentation Sour Beer 

Character: Tart/Funky 


HOPDOG BEERWORKS NSW 

56 Taxidermied Pachyderm 

Barrel aged Belgian India Rye Brown Ale, 

pentagonally hopped. 


Style: Belgian Specialty Ale Character: Fruity/Spicy 


HOT WATER BREWING CO New Zealand 

57 Partywave 

A big bold IPA combining all the New Zealand 

hops from the brewery’s Kauri Falls Pale Ale with 

all the American hops from their About Time IPA. 




INDIAN OCEAN BREWING WA 

58 Mumme 

A traditional style of beer originally from 

Düsseldorf. 'Alt' refers to the 'old' style of brewing 

(i.e. making top-fermented ales) that was common 

before lager brewing became popular. A well 

balanced, bitter yet malty, clean, smooth, wellattenuated 

amber-coloured German-style ale. 


Style: Altbier Character: Crisp 


INVERCARGILL BREWERY New Zealand 

59 Cumulonimbus 

A traditional wheat-based ale originating in 

Southern Germany with a unique banana and 

clove yeast character. This version is pale straw 

in colour with a fluffy head and a fruity and a 

floral nose. 


Style: Weizen/Weissbier Character: Fruity/Spicy 


JAMES SQUIRE NSW 

60 Brewers 2050 

This distinctive black lager presents like a Porter 

yet has subtle aromas of tropical and herbaceous 

notes delivered by the combination of Nelson 

Sauvin and Enigma hops and a flavour that is 

subtle roasted coffee with a clean, crisp finish. 


Style: Schwarzbier Character: Roasty 


CONTAINER B SECTION 4 

KAIJU! BEER VIC 

61 Betelgeuse 

American Amber Ales are like American Pale Ales 

but with more body, more caramel richness, and 

a balance more towards malt than hops (although 

hop rates can be significant, like in this one). 

Expect an enormous and delicious beer. 




KEVIN HINGSTON – CHAMPION 

62 HOMEBREWER 

ACT 

Membrillo Hefeweizen 

This homebrewing champ has, thanks to 

Blackhorse Brewhouse, blended the traditional 

banana and clove character of a Hefeweizen with 

the subtle quince paste flavours of apple and pear 

to take it to tasty new places. 


Style: Hefeweizen Character: Fruity/Spicy 


KOOINDA BOUTIQUE BREWERY VIC 

63 Let Us Tell You About Taylor 

This is an American Brown Ale with “added 

ingredients”! Expect a strongly flavoured, hoppy 

brown beer, which is related to American Pale and 

American Amber Ales although with more of a 

caramel and chocolate character. 


Style: Brown Ale (USA) Character: Hoppy 


LA SIRÈNE BREWING VIC 

64 Bébé Rouge 

The follow up to their Belgian Praline Ale which 

won last year’s People’s Choice Best GABS Festival 

Beer, this encompasses a Belgian style Red Ale 

with an abundance of vibrant red berries to give a 

refreshingly zesty beer with a kiss of tartness - a 

modern approach to a very famous style. 




LIBERTY BREWING CO New Zealand 

65 Inde Saison Pâle 

Saisons were traditionally brewed in winter and 

consumed throughout summer. This new age 

version features imported and local hops which, 

when used with the traditional French yeast, 

produces a funky, tart refreshing ale with accents 

of grapefruit, lemon, coconuts and spice. 






THE LITTLE BREWING COMPANY NSW 

66 Stab In The Dark 

As black as midnight while exhibiting the aromas 

and flavours of morning. Aromas of espresso, 

mocha, and chocolate; leather and tobacco leaf 

too. Flavours of chocolate and coffee in a rich, oily 

and lusciously smooth body before a long, rich and 

spirituous finish. 


Style: Robust Porter Character: Roasty 


LITTLE CREATURES VIC 

67 Susan 

This has a nice deep amber colour, a little malty 

sweetness, a dry finish and lots of funky Saison 

notes on the aroma and finish. 




LOBETHAL BIERHAUS SA 

68 K9 

A Chardonnay barrel-aged Saison brewed at 

Lobethal with the Yeastie Boys (NZ) and Wheaty 

Brewing Corps (SA). No tasting notes were 

provided but with these quality brewers behind it, 

try it regardless! 




MACARTHUR GRANGE BREWERY NSW 

69 Full Boar Bacon Breakfast 

Smoky bacon aroma is the first thing that hits your 

senses in this animal. Campfire smoke flavours 

then balance with an earthy hop bitterness and a 

complex malt profile that showcases Beechwood 

smoked malted barley. 


Style: Rauchbier Character: Smoky 


MAKE BEER VIC 

70 Pop My Maraschino 

Inspired by a particular chocolate bar that rhymes 

with Berry White, this is a monster of a beer made 

for the decadent at heart. Think chewy cherry, 

textured coconut, and big and bold chocolate 

flavours that come from heavily roasted malt. 




MIKE’S ORGANIC BREWERY New Zealand 

71 Pucker Up – Black Doris Bam’ba’Lambic 

A rich Imperial Porter re-fermented in oak Pinot Noir 

barrels with Black Doris plums and Brettanomyces. 

Tart, yet sweet. Rich, yet dry. An extremely complex 

beer showcasing the luscious Black Doris plum that 

will get the taste buds dancing. 


Style: Baltic Porter Character: Roasty 


MILDURA BREWERY VIC 

72 Almonds of Steal 

This Brown Ale incorporates local Mildura almonds 

so expect deep caramel flavours, slight nutty 

overtones and a deep chestnut hue. Although this 

beer is low carb, vegan and vegetarian friendly, 

there are nuts in it so if you have an allergy, best to 

have a friend tell you what you’re missing! 


Style: Brown Ale (UK) Character: Malty 


MISMATCH BREWING COMPANY SA 

73 Banoffee Pie Dessert Ale 

Inspired by the Banoffee Pie, this is a salted 

caramel Imperial Brown Ale fermented out with 

German Hefeweizen yeast. Expect a rich malt 

backbone loaded full of caramel complexity while 

the yeast displays the banana esters that drive 

home this delicious banana dessert. 


Style: Brown Ale (USA style) Character: Fruity/Spicy 


MOA BREWING COMPANY New Zealand 

74 Moa Feijoa Sour 

Feijoa fruit harvested by the brewer was added to 

this brew which utilised four yeast strains, two of 

which were wild yeasts sourced from the brewer’s 

vineyard. It was then fermented and conditioned in 

used barrels for 8 months. 


Style: Fruit Lambic Character: Tart/Funky 


MODUS OPERANDI BREWING CO NSW 

75 L90 

Named after the enigmatic bus route in Sydney’s 

Northern Beaches, this beautifully balanced 

Imperial IPA was made with fresh mangos and 

honey throughout the fermentation. With big 

balanced tropical aromas, this packs a nose full of 

citrus fruit but finishes light and refreshing. 




THE MONK BREWERY & KITCHEN WA 

76 Oakey Dokey 

An oak aged Belgian Double IPA (India Pale Ale) 

which is effectively an American style Double IPA 

fermented with Belgian yeast on oak chips. 




MOON DOG CRAFT BREWERY VIC 

77 Spotted Dick With Custard 

Sweet and bready, rich toffee with vanilla and 

raisins. 


Style: Barleywine (USA) Character: Malty 


MORNINGTON PENINSULA BREWERY VIC 

78 Mornington 2 Dogs 

A smoked Oatmeal Porter with the addition of 

pepperberries on the brew day and later carbonated 

with nitrogen. Expect smokey, bacon notes and 

berries on a soft luscious palate. 




MORRISON BREWERY TAS 

79 Smoked Chilli IPA 

With layers of malt, hints of smoke, fruity chilli 

flavours and a small amount of heat, this brew 

finishes with resinous American hops. 


Style: IPA (American) Character: Smoky 


MOUNTAIN GOAT BREWERY VIC 

80 Nightcap 

This Russian Imperial Stout was aged in Lark 

Whisky Barrels then infused with Seven Seeds 

coffee specially roasted for infusion into this beer. 

It’s big and black on the outside, yet soft and 

smooth on the inside. 





MURRAY'S CRAFT BREWING CO NSW 

81 Brutus 

This is aggressive in hop and alcohol character but 

balanced by the sweetness of the caramel malts. At 

16% ABV it's intended to assault the taste buds! 


Style: Belgian Specialty Ale Character: Malty 


THE MUSSEL INN New Zealand 

82 Bock Swine 

An imperial (bigger) version of this brewery’s 

famous beer flavoured with the freshly picked tips 

of the Manuka tree and Kiwi hops. It is inspired by 

the first beer ever to be brewed in New Zealand, by 

Captain James Cook in 1773. It’s a very distinctive 

beer with notes of ginger and rose oil. 


Style: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer 

Character: Malty 


NAIL BREWING AUSTRALIA WA 

83 Flaming Lamington 

A moderately bitter chocolate Stout blended with 

coffee, coconut and finished with chilli to add 

some fire to the brew. 





NAKED MONKEY WA 

84 Lamington 

A Vanilla Porter with toasted desiccated coconut 

and cacao nibs. 




NAPOLEONE BREWERY VIC 

85 The Jester and the Minstrel 

Brewed with The Public Brewery, this hoppy 

Pale Ale features English malt, hops and yeast. 

English IPAs have less hop character and a more 

pronounced malt flavour than American IPAs and 

this one blends new English hops on a traditional 

English IPA base. 


Style: IPA (English style) Character: Hoppy 


NEWSTEAD BREWING CO QLD 

86 Imperial Aussie Tukka 

Beer was probably invented in Australia* so 

therefore tastes better with Australian flavours 

so this has been spiced with Tassie pepperberry, 

roasted wattleseed and lemon myrtle. Take this out 

back and give it a flogging ya mongrel. *beer was 

not invented in Australia. 


Style: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer 

Character: Fruity/Spicy 


NOMAD BREWING CO NSW 

87 Massive Foo Fighter 

A super hoppy dark IPA (India Pale Ale) brewed 

with a massive amount of American and Australian 

hops. 




ODYSSEY TAVERN & BREWERY VIC 

88 Polyphemus 

A blend of an Extra Special Bitter (ESB) and a Red 

Ale with an Australian twist. Using all Australian 

hops and malts, this has a moderate citric aroma 

and subtle, light apricot and melon flavours. A 

strong malt backbone with balanced bitterness 

throughout offers the best of both worlds! 


Style: ESB (Extra Special Bitter) Character: Hoppy 


PANHEAD CUSTOM ALES New Zealand 

89 Bourbon Old Fashion Cocktail Beer 

An Old Ale aged in bourbon barrels with charred 

oranges and cherries. It’s definitely worth trying 

towards the end of your tasting session. 


Style: Old Ale Character: Malty 


PARROTDOG New Zealand 

90 Puffinus Huttoni 

Tart and refreshing and featuring a slight sourness 

derived from Lactobacillus, this has been aged on 

Nelson-grown boysenberries. 


Style: Soured Fruit Beer Character: Tart/Funky 


PIKES BEER COMPANY SA 

91 Tonic Ale 

Using orange and lemon peel, ginger, coriander 

and a special European hop, this 60 year old 

recipe provides a balanced citrus kick with 

botanical notes. By adding cinchona bark, tonic 

water bitterness combines with the light hop 

bitterness and dry finish to give a well rounded 

mouthfeel. 


Style: Historical Character: Fruity/Spicy 


PIRATE LIFE BREWING SA 

92 Barbe Noire 

The brewers are big fans of Black IPAs, Belgian 

IPAs and Double IPAs so they brewed this 

Belgian Black Double IPA. A nice big roasty/malty 

base combines with a huge dose of big ballsy 

American hops and characteristic Belgian yeast 

to make one tasty brew. 




PIXEL BREWING CO NSW 

93 Salted Caramel Chocolate Tart 

The name says it all. Anticipate flavours of salt, 

caramel, chocolate, vanilla and almonds. 


Style: Porter Character: Malty 


PRICKLY MOSES VIC 

94 Evening Charm 

Infused with lemongrass, this is clean and crisp 

with a slight dry and tart yeasty finish. It’s a perfect 

beer to match with a slightly spicy Asian dish while 

sitting watching the sunset. 




RED DUCK VIC 

95 Dr. F 

Russian Imperial Stouts are the kings of Stout, 

boasting high alcohol and plenty of malt character. 

This local version is big, intense, highly hopped 

and barrel aged for 9 months. Expect chocolate, 

coffee, vanilla and molasses. 




RED HILL BREWERY VIC 

96 Red Smoke 

This Rauchbock is one of 10 beers Red Hill are 

brewing to celebrate their 10 Years of Beer with 

10 Red Beers. It uses red and smoked malts in a 

rauchbier style to create a smoky, red, strong ale. 




RED ISLAND BREWING CO VIC 

97 Quiet Deeds Smoked Hefeweizen 

A new take on an old favourite that has distinct 

aroma of banana and clove intermingled with a subtle 

smoke like the lingering scent of bacon. While quite 

dry, there is a perceived sweetness balanced with a 

slight bitterness and a lingering smoky aftertaste. 




RENAISSANCE BREWING New Zealand 

98 The Mexican Wave 

This Porter has spent 24 months ageing in 

Marlborough Pinot Noir barrels to take on its oak 

and fruit characters before being fused with cocoa 

nibs and husks and ancho chillis. 




RIVERSIDE BREWING COMPANY NSW 

99 Hop Hefner 

The look of fake tanned skin in a pipe smoke filled 

room. A citrus nose hiding the ‘old spice’ banana and 

clove typical of this style like a pensioner surrounding 

himself with the ‘fruits’ of youth. His ‘zest’ for life 

continues with caramel notes and then comes the 

hop bitterness for those who wish for his way of life. 




ROBE TOWN BREWERY SA 

100 Shearer’s Joy 

Made with ingredients and methods available to 

Australian shearers in the 1800s. Quality bore 

water, Horehound, ginger, potatoes, brewing yeast 

and wild bacteria have been brewed using straw 

filter beds in timber mash tuns, a wood-fired kettle, 

open fermentation and natural carbonation. A 

crisp, spicy and slightly tart drop! 


Style: Historical Character: Tart/Funky 



ROCKS BREWING CO NSW 

101 Conviction Choc Oats and Rye Stout 

This dark and brooding Stout is brewed with oats 

and rye and is perfect for chilly Melbourne and 

Sydney nights with a bit of a booze kick. 




Style: Oatmeal Stout Character: Roasty 


SHENANIGANS BREWING NSW 

102 Lime in the Coconut 

An IPA (India Pale Ale) loaded up with New World 

and experimental hops, a twist of lime, plenty of 

toasted coconut and a hint of vanilla. Put the lime 

in the coconut and drink it all up! 




SIX STRING BREWING COMPANY NSW 

103 MOR LAM 

These brewers have creatively put the elements of 

Thailand into a hoppy citrusy IPA (India Pale Ale) 

amplified with Thai flavours of lemongrass, kaffir 

lime leaves and coriander. 




SOUTHERN BAY BREW CO. VIC 

104 Wolfgang Chang 

A deliciously rich rye Dunkelweizen spiced with 

hand roasted Chinese five spice. It’s half German, 

half Chinese but all good! 


Style: Dunkels Weissbier Character: Fruity/Spicy 


STOMPING GROUND BREWING CO VIC 

105 Inception 

This Pale Wheat Lager pours a golden straw colour 

with a crisp, malt body. Fresh tropical fruit and 

pine aromas complement a juicy hop flavour and 

clean, even bitterness. The new brewery and beer 

garden from the guys behind The Local Taphouses 

is expected to open in Collingwood later this year. 


Style: Pale Lager Character: Crisp 


TEMPLE BREWING CO. VIC 

106 Blacklisted 

A Spiced Imperial Dark Lager with a combination 

of aromatic American hops and 5 secret spices to 

add depth of flavour and an aromatic sensation 

second to none. 




THIRSTY CROW NSW 

107 Surf n Turf 

Brewed with water sourced from a local spring in 

Wagga Wagga and malt entirely from NSW, this 

pale, refreshing ale is then dumped with a barrel 

of hops and fermented with a Pacific Ocean yeast 

strain. Designed to sip, slop and slurp! 




108 

THORNBRIDGE BREWERY 

 

United Kingdom 

Imperial Spiced Stout 

A fabulously full bodied Russian Imperial Stout 

with added spices. Its chocolatey, malt flavours 

with a coffee and spiced finish combine to produce 

a medium to full bodied complex Stout. 




TOWNSHEND BREWERY New Zealand 

109 Big Time Rush 

A beautifully zesty summer cask ale, this is hopped 

with loads of whole cone hops in the hop back 

(basically a big tea bag of hops). No bittering hops 

were added. Sessionable, with a malty backbone. 

Served on hand pump. 


Style: Blonde/Golden Ale Character: Crisp 


TUATARA BREWERY New Zealand 

110 Carl’s Precious 

Rich dark malt, spicy rye malt and US citric hop 

aroma. The full flavour of dark malts and rye is 

balanced with plenty of bitterness and the fruity 

flavour of American hops. It is unfiltered to retain 

all of its character and fullness. 




TWO BIRDS BREWING VIC 

111 Pina Colada 

Combining beer and cocktails, this IPA is heaped 

with American hops and then layered with a 

truckload of pineapples and a lovely bunch of 

coconuts. It’s brewed so you feel like you’re in 

Puerto Rico wherever you are. 




VALE BREWING SA 

112 Pie Cart 

The Pie Cart was a South Australian institution 

after a late night pub crawl. Taking inspiration from 

an article written by Paul Mercurio about adding 

Porter to split green pea and ham soup, this is a 

split green pea and ham Porter. 




VAN DIEMAN BREWING TAS 

113 One Night In A Black Tent 

Black Ale brewed with Tasmanian black truffles, 

native pepperberries and fennel seeds then barrel 

aged in Tokay port barrels for six months. This 

incredible ale is rich, fruity, spicy with a velvety 

smooth roast texture. 


Style: Wood-Aged Beer Character: Roasty 


WAYWARD BREWING COMPANY NSW 

114 OATIS 

An ultra smooth Golden Oatmeal IPA (India Pale 

Ale) bursting with grapefruit, pineapple, lime zest 

and apricot hop aromas, perfectly balanced by 

a malt backbone of sweet toasted malt and silky 

smooth oatmeal. 




WHITE RABBIT BREWERY VIC 

115 Bock Bock 

Overtones of smoked Manuka nestled nicely in a 

veil of deep velvety malt. The lush, delicate yeast 

whispers of carefree days in a grassy meadow while 

the rich warmth of the entwined alcohol tiptoes 

gently across your tongue… 


Style: Doppelbock Character: Malty 


WILLIE THE BOATMAN NSW 

116 Ruben’s Roast 

It may look pale in colour but this beer is packed 

to the brim with malt, hops and ‘cold brew’ (not 

cold drip) Ethiopian Fair Trade Coffee. It has 

enough caffeine to make a can of V shake in its 

boots! 




YEASTIE BOYS New Zealand 

117 Not Kettle Black 

Two years ago a mystery wild yeast made its way 

into the brewery’s Pot Kettle Black. Beer was 

dumped and tears shed but some kegs remained, 

tasting greater every day but unable to be tamed. 

Now having vented its rage within a Pinot Noir Port 

barrel, the result is a happy accident! 


Style: Specialty IPA Character: Tart/Funky 


YOUNG HENRYS BREWING CO NSW 

118 Midnight in the Carpark 

of Good and Evil 

This is a blend of two interesting beers. One is a 

rum barrel-aged cherry Flanders ale, which is a 

complex, sour, red wine-like Belgian-style ale. The 

other is a velvet chocolate Stout. 


Style: Specialty Beer Character: Tart/Funky 



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