Upcoming Events

As part of Pint of Origin: Tasmania at Brewsvegas 2020, the Step Brewers Podcast crew are hosting a bunch of their Tassie brewing mates (and others) for a special live podcast on March 15.

You can read about it here and, as a bonus for Crafty Cabal members, they're hosting a pre-event Meet The Brewers tasting hosted by our very own Mick Wust.

It's a chance to find our more about some of the beers and breweries from Tasmania – few of which make it to the mainland – while tasting their beers too.

We'll be putting on some finger food for attendees with the show kicking off at 3.30pm at Tippler's Tap, Fortitude Valley, before the live podcast at 5.30pm.

The cost for beers and food is a mere $10pp. You can book a spot by clicking the button below or book two tickets via the other event listing.

For more on Pint of Origin at Brewsvegas, head here.

As part of Pint of Origin: Tasmania at Brewsvegas 2020, the Step Brewers Podcast crew are hosting a bunch of their Tassie brewing mates (and others) for a special live podcast on March 15.

You can read about it here and, as a bonus for Crafty Cabal members, they're hosting a pre-event Meet The Brewers tasting hosted by our very own Mick Wust.

It's a chance to find our more about some of the beers and breweries from Tasmania – few of which make it to the mainland – while tasting their beers too.

We'll be putting on some finger food for attendees with the show kicking off at 3.30pm at Tippler's Tap, Fortitude Valley, before the live podcast at 5.30pm.

The cost for beers and food is a mere $10pp. You can book a spot for you and a mate by clicking the button below or book one ticket via the other event listing.

For more on Pint of Origin at Brewsvegas, head here.

FROM the Collective is a new hub located within a warehouse in Carlton designed to showcase produce from across regional Victoria.

It was launched by the team behind Tooborac Hotel & Brewery late in 2019 – you can read about it here.

We're going to be using it for regular Victorian brewery showcases for members of The Crafty Cabal, and who better to kick things off than the team from Tooborac themselves.

At 6.30pm on March 25, head brewer Pete Martin and brewery founder James Carlin will welcome Cabalistas for a Q&A, a tasting of several beers in the Tooborac range, including their new autumn seasonal, as well as snacks from the FROM the Collective lineup.

Tickets cost just $10pp, including beers and food, and can be booked below. Spots are limited so get in quick!

Boatrocker have proven to be one of the best breweries in Australia over the past decade, whether it's been via their pioneering barrel program, their range of sours or, more recently, their excellent IPAs.

They're in Brisbane for a few events at Brewsvegas 2020 and founder Matt Houghton has agreed to host an intimate tasting at Bosc – the Pint of Origin Victoria venue – before his event with de Molen on March 14.

He'll be at the bar from 3pm sharing tasters, telling stories and answering questions in the company of our very own Mick Wust.

If you'd like to be there, please register your interest below so we can let him know. Spaces are limited so get in quick – and please make sure you can attend!

Cheers

Otherside Brewing Co are hosting a special Sunday session for Crafty Cabalistas at Freo.Social on March 15.

They'll be pouring beers, telling their story and answering questions in the company of the Crafty Pint crew – and you.

There will be nibbles too and the fee is a mere $10!

You can read more about it here or book a spot for and a mate for the session which kicks off at 3pm by tapping the button below.

If you're going to be travelling solo, book via the other event listing in your member's aread.

See you there!

Otherside Brewing Co are hosting a special Sunday session for Crafty Cabalistas at Freo.Social on March 15.

They'll be pouring beers, telling their story and answering questions in the company of the Crafty Pint crew – and you.

There will be nibbles too and the fee is a mere $10!

You can read more about it here or book your spot for the session which kicks off at 3pm by tapping the button below.

If you'd like to bring a mate along, book via the other event listing where you can enter their details.

See you there!

One Drop Brewing have got off to a flier since launching in Botany in early 2019.

They've picked up medals galore, brewed a beer with Kellogg's and won over fans with everything from lagers and IPAs to fruit sours.

If you'd like to get to know them even better, they're inviting Crafty Cabal members to join them for a barrel tasting, sneak peek, meet the brewer and more on the evening of May 28.

We'll be putting tickets on sale nearer the time (don't worry – as with all Cabal events it will be a minimal fee) but if this sounds like your kind of thing, you can register below and we'll be in touch via email as soon as that time comes.

They're promising barrel and pre-release samples, food, a talk through the brand and its environmentally-aware ethos with the owners, an intimate tasting of current beers with the head brewer and a walk through the brewery.

Register your interest below and we'll be in touch again nearer the day!

The Carwyn Collaborational is a unique new festival that will bring together a dozen acclaimed international breweries with a dozen locals for a day of rare and delicious beers.

You can read all about it here and, if you're heading along, get an extra $20 in tasting tokens from our mates at the festival.

The first 50 Cabalistas who've bought tickets to register will receive the bonus, taking their starting credit to $50!

We'll be checking names against ticketholders so please only register if you've bought a ticket!

We're heading back to Adelaide to check out heaps of venues and breweries – as well as hosting this event with Little Bang.

On Saturday, December 7, we're also hosting a bar shout for industry mates and supporters and Crafty Cabal members are invited too.

We'll be at NOLA Adelaide from opening at midday, shouting beers for a couple of hours. If you'd like to join us, just register below. You can bring a mate too – just add their name and email.

Cheers!

The Chosen Brew podcast turns three in November and host Ian McNally has invited Crafty founder James Smith along to share six beers that proved pivotal in his life in beer.

It's a live special at Burnley Brewing on November 7 – details here – and if any Cabalistas buy a ticket for the event, we'll send you home with a branded Rastal Crafty Cabal glass.

Just register your attendance via the button below so we know how many to bring along.

See you there!

NB If you've already bought a ticket before seeing this offer, you can still register. They've just added ten more tickets so we figure we'd help them fill the room fast!

We're heading to Stepney to join Little Bang's founders Fil and Ryan for a special event at their brewery home.

Crafty founder James Smith will be leading a Q&A covering their colourful rise from brewing barleywine in a garage to where they are today.

The event on December 4 features brewery tour, barrel sampling, vertical barleywine tasting, nibbles and more – more info here.

And Crafty Cabal members can snap up tickets for a special price of just $15pp – a saving of $22!

To book your spot, just in your details below then his the red button.

See you there!

Wild Feast returns to Slowbeer on October 16, with Garage Project taking centre stage for another evening exploring all things wild fermentation, barrel-ageing and blending.

You can read all about the event, including the beer and food lineup, here.

And, if you snap up a $60 ticket and show the Slowbeer crew you're a Cabal member with this offer, they'll send you away with a bottle of Garage Project's Muse Lemon & Hibiscus Wild Ale.

There's no need to register, but if you want to, click below so we can pass your name on to Slowbeer in advance.

Future Mountain Brewing & Blending not only gave Reservoir its own brewpub when they opened their doors earlier in 2019, they gave the Melbourne suburb one of the city's most fascinating breweries too.

Founders and brewers Ian and Shane specialise in creating traditionally-minded farmhouse style ales and playing with barrels, bacteria, blending and fruit.

They're now inviting Cabalistas to join them for an intimate peek into the heart of the operation. They'll be sharing some of their favourite beers, pulling samples from barrels and telling their unique story.

There will be also be food on the night in the shape of Antipasto, Ploughman's and Mezze boards.

There's just 25 spots available, at a ridiculously good value price of $25 per person, which covers all beer samples and food being served during the event.

This Cabal exclusive runs from 3pm to 5pm on October 26, and it's first in, best dressed. Just click the button below to book your spot.

NB Gluten free, vegetarian and vegan dietary requests will be catered for with this menu.

The night before trophies are handed out at the 2019 Indies, we're hosting the families behind the 2018 Champion Breweries – Moffat Beach (QLD), Boatrocker (VIC) and Modus Operandi (NSW).

You can read about the event on September 4 here and, as a Cabalista, save $10 on your ticket for the night too.

For just $25 you'll get a beer from each brewer, canapés with each beer, plus a fun evening in the company of some great brewers. If you're coming on your own, snap up a ticket via the Going Solo event listing; if you want to bring a mate along, buy two here.

You can snap tickets up below and we'll see you on the night. We'll be in touch about dietary requirements beforehand too.

The night before trophies are handed out at the 2019 Indies, we're hosting the families behind the 2018 Champion Breweries – Moffat Beach (QLD), Boatrocker (VIC) and Modus Operandi (NSW).

You can read about the event on September 4 here and, as a Cabalista, save $10 on your ticket for the night too.

For just $25 you'll get a beer from each brewer, canapés with each beer, plus a fun evening in the company of some great brewers. If you're coming on your own, snap up a ticket here; if you want to bring a mate along, head to the other event listing in your members area to buy two.

You can snap yours up below and we'll see you on the night. We'll be in touch about dietary requirements beforehand too.

The Aether Brewing crew are soon to take a serious step up with the opening of Aether HQ.

The Northgate site will be home to a large production brewery and venue and is set to open its doors to the public at the end of September.

However, if you're a member of The Crafty Cabal, you can get in early when we host a sneak preview event on September 18.

They're inviting Crafty supporters inside for a look at what lies ahead and a chance to delve deep into the Aether story. We'll be putting on beers and food too.

If you'd like to be there, you can book your spot below. Tickets cost a ridiculously low $10pp but are limited to just 30. If you'd like to bring a plus one, book via this listing; if you're flying solo, head to the other one.

Doors open at 5.30pm for a 6pm start as the license only allows consumption til 7.30pm.

You'll find Aether HQ at 340 Melton Road, Northgate. See you there!

The Aether Brewing crew are soon to take a serious step up with the opening of Aether HQ.

The Northgate site will be home to a large production brewery and venue and is set to open its doors to the public at the end of September.

However, if you're a member of The Crafty Cabal, you can get in early when we host a sneak preview event on September 18.

They're inviting Crafty supporters inside for a look at what lies ahead and a chance to delve deep into the Aether story. We'll be putting on beers and food too.

If you'd like to be there, you can book your spot below. Tickets cost a ridiculously low $10pp but are limited to just 30. If you'd like to bring a plus one, head to the other event listing to book two places.

Doors open at 5.30pm for a 6pm start as the license only allows consumption til 7.30pm.

You'll find Aether HQ at 340 Melton Road, Northgate. See you there!

Frenchies' birthday is approaching and they're brewing up a special beer to mark the occasion.

If you'd like to taste it early, you can join them at the brewery on August 15. 

The tasting will be taking place at 5.30pm so, if you want some free DDH IIPA in your belly, they're awaiting you!

They'll also be offering a dinner special for those attending the event.