Upcoming Events

The Crafty Pint is heading back to Phat Brew Club for another pre-Froth Town warmup pitting brewers against each other over three courses while getting sneak peeks of four 2026 Festival Beers.

You can read about the Brewmaster Battle here – and save 15 percent on tickets with an exclusive Cabal member discount.

To get hold of your discount, click the button here and we'll send you a code to use on the event's ticketing page.

The Matriarch has lived up to her name, ruling over all other CoConspirators beers since making her debut many years ago.

The festival dedicated to her glory returns to their brewpub in Brunswick on October 10, with the OG Matriarch joined by variants old and new.

This time around, there will be more Matriarch than ever courtesy of a competition run by the Merri Mashers – the homebrew club from which CoConspirators was spawned – plus the return of Tatts by Carly.

While it's a ticketless event, the team has kindly put up some $50 bar tabs for Crafty Cabal members to enjoy on the day.

Frenchies legendary Oktoberfeast returns to Rosebery on September 26 – and we’ve got 3 x double passes to give away!

Expect German-style brews fresh from the taps, epic eats like pork knuckle, wursts, pretzels and strudel, plus traditional Oktoberfest games like Masskrugstemmen (a stein holding challenge) & Best Oktoberfeast Outfit competition with prizes on the line.

You can read more about the event here. Each ticket is valued at $29 and includes entry + a branded stein to take home.

If you've any of Bracket Brewing's very many hop-forward beers over the years, you'll be well aware they know what they're doing when it comes to creating everything from hoppy lagers to hazy DIPAs.

And on August 7, there's a chance to take a peek inside the mind of founder and head brewer Mike when they host a masterclass exploring this season's Southern Hemisphere hops – the backbone of some of our the brewery's favourite beers.

It's a chance to find out more about cult New Zealand varieties and standout Aussie locals, learning to pick apart their aromas and understand why hop selection has such an outsized effect on the beer in your glass.

At the heart of the evening is a curated tasting of four beers, each brewed with hops you'll actually get your hands on. Mike will talk through where the inspiration for each brew came from, how the hops were chosen, and what they bring to the finished beer – the whole journey from cone to can.

The event runs from 6pm to 8pm on August 7 at Bracket's Marrickville home, 2/4 Addison Road, Marrickville, and includes:

• Sensory Hop Panel
• Four middies (4 × 285ml) – one for each beer part of the tasting
• Q&A and relaxed chat with our head brewer Mike, MC'd by Crafty Pint writer and Inner West Ale Traill man Jason Treuen

Tickets cost $55pp – limited to just 24 – with Crafty Cabal members enjoying $10 off.

Hosted by Smiths Craft Beer Bar in Queenstown, the NZIPA Challenge is one of New Zealand’s most epic beer events, and now it’s coming to Melbourne for the first time!

Be part of the fun at Rocky Ridge Brunswick from July 17 to 19, as 20 brewers put forward their best interpretation of a New Zealand IPA for your vote of approval!

There will be blind tastings, industry panels, tasting paddles and plenty of laughs on offer all weekend: 20 breweries, 20 beers, and only one winner. Who will it be?

As part of the event, The Crafty Pint is hosting a blind tasting at 2pm on July 18 featuring eight competition beers plus a pot on arrival. Tickets cost $35pp – available here – but we've got some to give away to Cabalistas!

CoConspirators Brewing turn ten towards the end of 2026 (which seems like a great excuse to pull out this classic photo from their early days) and have lined up a series of celebrations to mark the most colourful of decades.

Among those celebrations is an event for Cabalistas and mates on July 29.

It's a chance to get up close with the brewery team at their Brunswick brewpub: tasting some of their favourite beers – including some of their tenth birthday re-brews – while taking a trip back over their journey to date and asking them anything you'd love to know.

Tickets for spots at the Cabal night cost $25pp, which includes:

• A pot of any tap beer (excluding The Don) upon arrival
• A Director's Choice tasting paddle featuring 4 x 100ml pours selected by the CoCon team
• A Q&A with the CoCon team

3 Ravens and Starward have joined forces to create a new beer together. It's launching on June 27, with a boilermaker masterclass the highlight of the day.

You can read all about the event here – and if you'd like to be there, you can save $10 off the $45 ticket price courtesy of a special discount for Cabal members.

To access your discount code, simply click the button on this page and we'll email you what you need to know.

Brewmanity are set to launch two new beers on tap at their South Melbourne brewpub in June: a Hoppy Red Ale and a Blueberry Sour.

On June 24, head brewer Tim Miller will be hosting an informal tasting of both beers: the story behind them and how they're made.

The event is open to all, but the Brewmanity team is offering Cabal members a free pot on the night.

As part of a special collaboration between Molly Rose and Proud Mary, we’re inviting Crafty Cabal members onto the brew deck for this exclusive Cabal Brew Night on Thursday, June 11.

From 6pm to 8.30pm, join Molly Rose’s Nic and Crafty’s James alongside Ash from Proud Mary as we create a brand-new coffee beer together.

Across the night, you’ll enjoy coffee tastings from Proud Mary and tank tastings from Molly Rose, hear chats on brewing and roasting, and help shape the beer’s final identity by pitching your own name ideas for the brew.

Tickets are just $15pp for Crafty Cabal members, covering all tastings throughout the evening. Members are then welcome to settle in and order beers and food from the bar as we brew.

Expect fresh beer, fresh coffee, plenty of brewing and roasting nerdery, and a wonderful chance to get involved with our Cabal collaboration beer. 

And once the beer is finished and pouring at Molly Rose, come back and enjoy a FREE SCHOONER of your Cabal-named beer.

The Hunter Valley Wine & Beer Festival returns to the Rydges Resort in Lovedale on July 11.

While it's still more about wine than other drinks, you'll find brewers and distillers pouring alongside live music and masterclasses.

You can read more about the event here – and try to get your hands on a double pass in another Crafty Cabal giveaway.

Darker Days has become a staple of the winter beer event calendar since its inception, bringing big crowds to Bright Brewery for a weekend of dark (and other) beers, roaring fires, hearty food and great indie music.

In 2026, things are no different, with the hosts joined by Garage Project (NZ), Bracket Brewing (NSW), KAIJU! and Blackman's (both VIC), and the music lineup headed by The Grogans.

The weekend kicks off with tours and tastings and a welcome party on June 19, followed by the main festival on the Saturday and a recovery party on Sunday, June 21.

Tickets cost $70pp but as a Crafty Cabal member you can save 10% on tickets.

Pint of Origin is back and once again, it's all about getting your mates together, exploring, discovery, community and good times. 

For 2026, we're giving away Golden Tickets to the 2027 festival and we have one category that's only open to Cabal members. To enter, snap a photo during Pint of Origin 2026 and share it on social media between May 15 and 24, 2026, tagging #PoO26 and @craftycabal. Entries must be posted publicly so they can be viewed by the judges.

Winners will be announced at the Pint of Origin Wrap Party on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Venom Brewing.

Froth Town isn't just one the most spectacular beer festivals in the WA beer calendar – it's one of the best anywhere in Australia.

Now into its second decade after turning ten in 2025, it's both a finely-tuned machine and uproarious fun.

Not only is it a chance to sample beers from dozens of WA brewers – plus a bunch from further afield – but the music and other entertainment ensure it's a real feast for the senses.

The 2026 Froth Town runs over three sessions on August 21 and 22 at the Claremont Showground in Perth.

And if you'd like to be there, we've got double passes worth around $100 each up for grabs for the Friday night session.

As part of the Regional Victorian brewers showcase at Bridge Road Brunswick during Pint of Origin 2026, King River Brewing are hosting a pop-up on Wednesday, May 20.

They'll be showcasing a range of their beers, including some rarities, and are inviting Cabal members in for an early taste as well as a chat with their man that can, Sam Branagan.

From 5pm to 6pm, join Sam and The Crafty Pint team for a Cabal exclusive tasting and Q&A with one of the most fascinating small breweries in Australia.

Tickets cost just $10pp, covering all tastings. Plus! Sam will be offering 10% off any takeaways at the end.

Members are welcome to stick around afterwards to enjoy the other treats from Regional Victoria on tap for the week too.

The Crafty Pint has been invited to co-host a special night celebrating Japanese craft beer and whisky in boilermaker form on April 23.

It's at Benchwarmer in West Melbourne – home of Japanese beer for Pint of Origin 2026 – with one of the founders of Whisky & Alement – once again the Pint of Origin Boilermaker Hub – on hand to guide attendees through a series of boilermakers.

You can read more about it here – and there's also a limited number of discounted tickets on offer for Cabalistas.

If you'd like to save 10% off the ticket price, just click the button on this page and we'll send you the code to enter when you buy tickets here.

Want to tune your tastebuds and test your senses? Then you'll want to head to Adventures In The Beer Lab: Taste, Test, Learn on April 21.

Co-hosted by Briony Liebich from Flavour Logic and Jono Outred from the IBA / The Crafty Pint, it's a hands-on session designed to train your palate, break down beer flavour, and put your skills to the test with a quiz and prizes.

There will be eight beers served across the evening, including fresh hop releases, which takes place at Rocky Ridge Burswood.

You can read more about the event here – and if you'd like to save $10 off the $45pp ticket price, click the button on this page and we'll send you a discount code to enter when paying for tickets here.

Obsidian Dark Beer Festival is a celebration of, well, dark beers that is set to return to Ballarat for a third time in 2026.

It's back at the Ballarat Mining Exchange on June 20 featuring 15 breweries, 30-plus beers, with all tastings included in the ticket price, and two sessions: 11am to 3pm and 4pm to 8pm.

PLUS! For the first time, there's a Degustation Dinner at Prospects Restaurant the night before. Four courses of local produce, two perfectly paired beers per course, a deeper dive into the dark.

You can read all about both here – and try to win a ticket to the session of your choice in another Crafty Cabal giveaway.

Shedshaker are turning ten, and they’re throwing a birthday party to end all birthday parties. Even better? We’ve got a double pass to give away.

It’s all going down Saturday, April 25, from 7.30 pm at Shedshaker’s taproom.

Expect a full-blown celebration with free Golden Ale flowing all night, free pizza, and half-price drinks to keep things rolling. Add in a gold-themed dress code (yes, you should absolutely lean into it), and you’ve got yourself one fun party!

On the lineup: Aussie disco-funk party starters Vaudeville Smash bringing the dance floor energy, local favourite Jo Huf setting the tone with an electronic set, plus DJ Rich Spanning Time spinning a stack of 7” party bangers.

Tickets are valued at $50 each and include entry, free Golden Ale, free pizza, and access to all the live music and DJ sets.

Want in? Make sure you enter this giveaway by April 15, 2026, so we can pick the lucky winner.

View our competition rules here.

The world of beer is about to land in Melbourne and The Crafty Pint is kicking things off with a party.

Join us in Proud Mary’s loft above Aunty Peg’s in Collingwood for the official launch of the 2026 Pint of Origin Festival. We’ll be pouring beers from some of the breweries involved in this year’s festival while serving up fried chicken sandos (and vego options) from Chicky Boi.

Expect great beer, great food and a room full of people ready to travel the world of beer when Pint of Origin returns from May 15 to 24.

As well as sharing our plans for the 2026 festival, we'll be pouring beers from the following breweries, each representing one of this year's five Crawls:

• BRUNSWICK: Bridge Road Brewers
• INNER NORTH: Double Vision (NZ) X SURE Brewing collab
• CENTRAL: Stomping Ground
• SOUTH & EAST: Boatrocker Brewers & Distillers
• WEST: Feral Brewing

The event runs from 6pm to 8pm on April 21, in Proud Mary's loft above Aunty Peg's at 200 Wellington Street, Collingwood.

Full price tickets cost $35, which includes five beers and Chicky Boi sandwiches, but as a Crafty Cabal member, you can grab yours for just $20.

Over the past decade, the brewers at 3 Ravens conceived some of wildest beers and blends of any brewery in Australia.

Now, ahead of the Easter long weekend, they're inviting Cabal members to join them as they dig deep into their cellar for a guided tasting of nine of them.

Brewer Murray Robinson (who's been hosting beer events and tastings as long as The Crafty Pint has been around) will be showcasing the following:

• Wild Ravens Unnamed Pilsner (Brett pilsner)
• 3 Ravens Apricot Wild Ale (2021)
• Wild Ravens Oude Bruine (2024)
• Wild Ravens Methode Ravens (2018)
• Wild Ravens Biere de Miel (2022)
• Wild Ravens Raw Ale (2021)
• Wild Ravens Woods of the North 2 (2021)
• 3 Ravens Bourbon Conspiracy (2023)
• 3 Ravens Stock Ale (2021)

There will be cheese platters designed to pair marvellously with such beers – and there might even be the odd surprise too. What's more, attendees are offered a 30 percent discount on bottles / cans of any beer sampled at the tasting to take home (assuming there's still stock).

Tickets cost just $39pp, covering all beer samples and cheese platters. The event kicks off at 6pm on April 2 at 3 Ravens in Thornbury.

Future Brewing are one of the most exciting breweries to have joined Sydney's Inner West scene in recent years, winning heaps of fans with their mastery of big, hoppy beers.

That's not all they're good at, however, as Cabal members can discover when founder Brady calls into Benchwarmer in West Melbourne to help the beer bar celebrate its sixth birthday.

Kicking off proceedings early in the arvo, he'll be joining The Crafty Pint team for a private tasting and Q&A featuring three of Future's latest and greatest:

• “West Coast Snap” West Coast Pilsner
• “Juice Overload” DDH NZ Hazy IPA
• Future Brewing “Big Chew” Imperial Stout

The exclusive Cabal event kicks off at 2.30pm on February 14 at Benchwarmer, 345 Victoria Street, West Melbourne, with tickets costing just $23pp.

Attendees are then welcome to stick around for the sixth birthday celebrations featuring a Future Brewing tap takeover, food from Udom Nights, and music from Hawkrada and DJ Haf Def.

SURE Brewing launched their first beers in 2022, but the people behind those beers have been around the local beer scene far longer.

Founder John Cope-Williams has played a key role in the rise of craft beer in Australia, turning Cookie into one of Melbourne's earliest craft beer venues, helping get Bridge Road Brewers beers out and about in the brewery's early years, and importing awesome Kiwi beers (which he still does).

In launching SURE, he partnered with experienced brewer Steve Matthews to being his vision for predominantly hop-forward beers to life. As a DJ and music lover whose knowledge runs deep, John curates awesome playlists for every release too.

And now they're inviting Cabal members to join them for a tasting in the private dining room at the Sporting Club Hotel in Brunswick from 6pm on February 12.

They'll be pouring:

• Reliable West Coast Pale (on tap) 
• 100% Yum Yum Yuzu WCIPA
• So True Imperial Pilsner 
• Children of the Sun Cali Pale 
• For Sure NZIPA 

100% Yum Yum and Children of the Sun will be coming straight off the canning line too.

Spots cost just $17pp, which includes a ticket for a raffle being held by Sporting Club on the night in support of a winemaker who lost everything in the recent fires.

Wildflower and Garage Project are two of the outstanding breweries of the modern era – using the word "breweries" barely does either of this innovative, boundary-pushing operations justice either.

On February 22, two of the founders of each – Wildflower's Topher Boehm and Garage Project's Pete Gillespie – are launching a multi-year collaboration, Flower Shoppe.

The launch is part of an amazing event at the former's Marrickville home, within which The Crafty Pint is joining Topher and Pete for a special event within an event focusing on the Theatre of Beer: the wonderfully diverse ways in which different beers are presented and poured across the planet.

We'll be pouring the following beers (this has changed since the event went live and may change again – it's up to Topher and Pete!):

1	Light Czech lager from Lukr Tap
2	Light Czech lager from Gravity keg
3	GP Style Theatre Beer (done by WF)
4	Garage Project Engeltjes PIs, Barrel Aged Sour Red Ale (from bottle)
5	Flower Shoppe from Micromatic Rototap
6	Garage Project Chance Luck and Magic 2021 (from basket)

Tickets for the event cost $45pp, unless you're a Crafty Cabal member, in which case you can be there for just $10 – yes, just $10!!!

Doors open for an 11.30am start at 11-13 Brompton Street, Marrickville. No need to print your ticket – we'll check names at the door. NB This time moved earlier from our original listing.

UPDATE (4/2): Bad Shepherd have informed us this event is no longer going ahead.

Bad Shepherd have been released their Brew Crew series of beers for years, each of them conceived by a different member of the Cheltenham brewpub's team.

Now they're celebrating such beers with Behind The Brew: a chance for punters to try four limited releases in the company of the Bad Shepherd crew.

The event also includes a guided tour of how and why they were made, why they matter, plus special canapés designed to pair with each of the four beers, which are:

• Kolsch
• American IPA
• Fruited Flanders Red (Raspberry)
• Peanut Butter & Jam Porter

Cabal members get to enjoy a special price of just $39 for the event that kicks off at midday on February 7 too.

Brewer's Got Talent is a long-running event held at Frenchies where homebrewers get to show off their creations with the winner getting their beer brewed on a commercial scale.

Beer fans are very much part of the show too, getting to sample all the beers and vote for their favourites, with two ticketing options on offer:

1. Lunch at midday, a brewery tour before the action kicks off, and the main event – $59pp
2. The main event: tastings and voting for your favourites from 3pm to 6pm – $25pp

It returns on March 14, and we've got three double passes for the main event up for grabs for Crafty Cabal members.

NB Homebrewers can enter here – deadline is January 28, 2026.

You’re invited to get intimate with Bad Shepherd, as we team up for a Cabal tasting experience just one week out from Valentine’s Day. Think of it as a chance to find your perfect beer match, one pour at a time!

Since opening their doors in Cheltenham, husband-and-wife team Dereck and Diti Hales have built Bad Shepherd into a beloved, locally-rooted brewpub that celebrates beer often while paired with hearty American-style flavours.

On the day, Dereck and Diti, alongside their dedicated team, will guide you through five beers from their ever-rotating range in a speed-dating type event. Expect super-limited pours and house favourites, each thoughtfully paired with a matching canapé to elevate every sip and bite.

Save the date: 
Friday 7 February
Between midday and 4pm (exact time TBC)
Bad Shepherd Brewing Co. 386 Reserve Road, Cheltenham

We're still dotting i's and crossing t's so tickets aren't on sale yet, but given it's the silly season and calendars fill fast at this time of the year, we figured we'd flag it up now so anyone who'd like to come along can pop it in their diary.

The High Country Hop is a well-established part of the Aussie beer calendar, combining industry symposium with consumer festival.

It all takes place in beautiful Beechworth to coincide with the region's hop harvest, with the High Country brewers pouring beer alongside guests for further afield.

Add in live music, tasty food, and entertainment for the kids and you've got a cracking event.

The 2026 festival takes place on March 28 and we've got some double passes to give away to lucky Cabal members.

Join The Crafty Pint team as we kick off the festive season in succulent style with Crafty Cheer!

We're hosting a long table feast at Molly Rose in Collingwood on December 4, where we'll be joined by some of Victoria's finest brewers and distillers. They'll be sharing their drinks and stories – all paired with delicious, seasonally-inspired dishes.

Tickets for this segue into summer cost $98pp – unless you're a Crafty Cabal member, which means you save $20 – and include:

• Cocktail with snack to start
• Festive mains & sides designed for sharing
• Mulled wine tiramisu
• Paired beers throughout

The Producers

• Nic Sandery – the evening's co-host and founder of Molly Rose
• Holly Klintworth – owner and distiller at Bass & Flinders Distillery
• Duncan Gibson – co-founder of Hop Nation
• Jimmy Krekelberg – co-founder and head brewer at Good Land Brewing

Dinner is served from 7pm to 10pm, although Molly Rose's doors are open from 4pm if you want to settle in during Happy Hour (4pm to 6pm).

So join us as we raise a glass (well, several glasses) of Crafty Cheer in celebration of our wonderful community!

Forget the trackside hustle, they're keeping Cup Day easy-going at Westside Ale Works. Join them for a relaxed afternoon of cold craft beers, delicious eats, and good company. No fancy fascinators required!

Tickets include:
Pizza specials, BBQ bites & grazing boards
Seasonal craft releases + bottomless beer & soft drink packages
The race live on the big screen
Cup sweepstakes, pub games & prizes galore
Best Dressed competition – fun, cheeky, and a little weird (just how we like it)

Cabal Member Special: Enjoy 15% off tickets

On November 20, Brewer Leo will be taking guests on a guided tasting through both core favourites and seasonal releases, sharing stories from the brew deck, inspiration behind the beers, and answering burning questions along the way.

Whether you’re a long-time craft beer lover or just curious to learn more, this is the perfect night to dive into the Westside lineup, meet the team, and soak up the local vibe.

What’s included:
One tasting paddle (4 × 150ml) – choose your beers from the tap list when you book
A mid-session pizza break to keep you fuelled
Q&A and relaxed chat with the brewer
Insight into what’s brewing next at Westside

Tickets:
Early Bird: $25
General Admission: $30

Cabal Member Special: Get 15% off tickets

For eight years, Helios Brewing have been laser-focused on making the best beer possible in the most sustainable brewery possible. Now's your chance to come see how they do both on September 25.

Together with The Crafty Pint, Helios are hosting an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of their sun-powered brewery for a limited number of punters.

Hear from co-owner and environmental scientist Scott Schomer, who designed the brewery with a multi-faceted approach to sustainability including custom-made features never before used in a brewery. Enjoy a guided tasting with head brewer Nate Thompson, including some fan favourites and a few sneaky "One Tap Wonders" that Nate is putting on for the night.

You'll also get the chance to dig even deeper with a Q&A session hosted by The Crafty Pint's man on the ground, Mick Wüst.

Tickets include:

• schooner on arrival
• brewery tour
• tasting paddle
• 15% discount on takeaway beers

Full-price tickets cost $30pp but Cabal members can enjoy a 50% discount and grab theirs for just $15.

Red Duck Brewery were pushing the boundaries of what beer could be long before most of the country's more experimental breweries were even a glint in their founders' eyes.

In October 2025, the Ballarat-based operation launched by Scott and Vanessa Wilson-Browne marks 20 years of beers, which we thought was a fine reason for a Crafty Cabal event.

They're making their way from Ballarat to Audacious Monk Cellars on October 18 to share some of their beers and stories from the past two decades.

The event kicks off at 1pm; tickets cost $30pp, which includes both a selection of Red Duck beers and share platters.

Brewing companies have appeared in all shapes and sizes over the past couple of decades, but there remains nothing quite like Evil Mega Corp.

The one-man operation is the brainchild of Rhys Lopez, formerly head brewer at Otherside Brewing before he ventured out on his lonesome.

On September 20, we'll be sitting down with him in the bar at Freo.Social that once housed the little brew kit on which he'd create many of Otherside's early experimental releases for a Q&A and guided tasting stretching back to his first taste of craft beer.

Guests will get to enjoy samples of beers from across the years, including several of the latest Evil Mega Corp releases, while hearing about Rhys' unique approach to beer and beyond.

It kicks off at 1pm with tickets costing just $25pp.