Upcoming Events

Deeds Brewing have been on a tear since opening their brewery in Glen Iris, putting out a wide range of specialties and winning many admirers for their heavily-hopped hazies in particular.

If you'd like some good Deeds in your life right now, they've put together special 16-packs of our limited editions and we've got three to giveaway to Cabal members. In each pack is:

• 4 x Don’t Know About The Simcoe
• 4 x Tempest
• 4 x Full Disclosure
• 4 x Lamington

To be in with a chance of finding one on your doorstep, simply enter the ballot via the button below. We'll pick winners at random at the end of April and contact them via email.

Best of luck. And stay safe.

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.

Burnley Brewing's head brewer, Michael Stanzel, cut his teeth as a brewer in Germany and they always tend to have a selection of German-inspired beers on at their Richmond brewpub.

So they're as well placed as anyone to run an Oktoberfest celebration each year – they even do it on the correct dates too.

Before they officially kick off their 2019 Oktoberfest, they're inviting 20 Cabalistas to join them for a sneak preview.

On September 19 – the night before their Oktoberfest officially kicks off – you can join our very own Will Ziebell for a chat with Michael in the brewery before tucking into a selection of beers. Brewery owners Neil and Phil will be around for a chat too. 

Attendees should be there at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. It's free but spots are limited so it's a case of first in, best dressed.

NB: Due to the limited spots, please only register if you are 100 percent able to attend.

Prost!

Bright Tank Brewing Co put as much value on the food coming out of their kitchen as they do on the beers from their brewery.

And they're keen to showcase both sides of the operation for Crafty Cabal members.

On the morning of August 18 – the Sunday of Perth Craft Beer Fest weekend – they're putting on an intimate Brewers Brunch for just 20 people at which the founders, Matty and Gemma, and new head brewer Jackson, will lead a tour of the brewery then a tasting of paired beers and food.

It runs from 10am to 11.30am (so you've still got time to get to the Sunday session of the festival if you're attending) and the tour, beers and food will set you back just $18.

The Crafty Pint crew will be in attendance – and you can bring a mate too if you like. If it's just you, head to the other event listing; if you're keen to bring someone else along, click below to book two spots.

See you there!

As part of this year's Bendigo On The Hop, we're hosting mini-Getting Blind With Crafty sessions in The Balcony Room upstairs at Bendigo's GPO.

NB This is a change of venue from the original location at The Hop Supply Co.

Join us to blind taste eight great IPAs from festival brewers and assess which you think is the best.

We're hosting tw0 45 minute tastings in their marquee at 12.30pm and 2pm.

UPDATE: The 12.30pm session is already sold out!

Tickets cost just $20pp for each session but we've set aside a limited number at just $10 for Crafty Cabal members.

These tastings are equal parts educational and entertaining – if you've never done one before you'll walk away inspired! Just select the session you want to attend and click to pay for your spot below.

Bright Tank Brewing Co put as much value on the food coming out of their kitchen as they do on the beers from their brewery.

And they're keen to showcase both sides of the operation for Crafty Cabal members.

On the morning of August 18 – the Sunday of Perth Craft Beer Fest weekend – they're putting on an intimate Brewers Brunch for just 20 people at which the founders, Matty and Gemma, and new head brewer Jackson, will lead a tour of the brewery then a tasting of paired beers and food.

It runs from 10am to 11.30am (so you've still got time to get to the Sunday session of the festival if you're attending) and the tour, beers and food will set you back just $18.

The Crafty Pint crew will be in attendance – and you can bring a mate too if you like. If it's just you, click to book your spot below; if you're keen to bring someone else along, head to the other event listing and book there.

See you there!

The Inner West legends at Batch Brewing Company are opening Small Batch, a second brewery site dedicated to experimentation and refinement, at Petersham Public House.

It opens to the public on August 3 but 20 Cabalistas can join the team for an exclusive preview tour and tasting on July 29.

You'll get to learn all about their plans, taste some new beers and pick their brains – and we'll be putting on some food for guests too.

Tickets cost just $10pp but there are only 20 spots so get in quick.

It kicks off at 6.30pm at Small Batch, which shares a site with Petersham Public House, 292 Stanmore Road, Petersham.

Enjoy!

NB We've emailed all those who registered their interest earlier to give them the best chance of getting a spot.

Frenchies are set to launch their barrel program with a 7.6 percent ABV sour red ale.

Cabal members are invited to join the brewery team at their Rosebery home at 5.30pm on July 26 for a taste and hear all about the Frenchies story and the beer.

They'll also be launching their Frenchies Coast Extra IPA on the night too.

Just register your attendance below and we'll pass names on to the brewery team.

We've got another Sydney event coming up for Cabalistas in July and it's a doozy.

It will give 20 members the chance to have a sneak peek at a brand new venture before it opens – but we can't tell you who it involves or what it is until July 4.

UPDATE (July 2): The opening of the new venue has been delayed a little. New details are as follows...

We'll announce details to Cabal members on July 16 and the event will now take place on July 29 from 6.30pm at a venue within 20 minutes of Sydney's CBD and will still involve beer.

If that sounds like your kind of thing, you can register your interest below and we'll email everyone on the list as soon as the embargo is lifted to give you the best chance of being there.

Batch Brewing Co have played a key role in driving the rise of the Inner West beer scene, while operating one of the most sustainably-minded brewing companies in Australia.

They're set to open a second brewery venue in Petersham in July, one that will allow them to produce even more small batch specialties, and are opening the doors early for The Crafty Cabal.

There's just 20 spots if you'd like to be among the very first to experience their second home.

When: Monday, July 15
Time: 6:30pm
Cost: $10pp

The Batch crew will give you a guided tasting of their beers and a tour of the new brewery, during which you'll get to hear about the ethos of the new facility and their plans for the space. Pizzas and snacks provided too.

Just book your ticket below and we'll be in touch with more details about the location once they're ready to go public.