HIGHLIGHT EVENTS FOR MAY 19
Let the weekend begin early! It's the Thursday of Good Beer Week, and there's still plenty of good stuff to fit in.
If you've already got tonight sorted, then have a look at the events for Friday below with tickets remaining. There's still plenty to choose from, so get your weekend started right!
TODAY'S EVENTS
MELBOURNE'S BEST BATHTUB BREWER
The Empress Hotel in Fitzroy North and industry experts find the best bathtub brewer in Melbourne. Bring two homebrew longnecks (or four stubbies) and see if you can claim the title!
Kiwi breweries Epic, Hop Federation, 8 Wired and Liberty host a free tasting at McCoppins Fitzroy, accompanied by the Gumbo food truck. Speak to the brewers, try the beers, buy your faves!
Place your bids in the Beavertown Can Art Auction at Dr Morse, with bidding open until Sunday 22 May. All their sci fi and movie influenced can art up for grabs, with proceeds going to charity.
FRIDAY'S EVENTS
Grumpy's have teamed up with Moon Dog, Mountain Goat, Two Birds & Parrotdog for Craft & Cult II, bringing stoner metal bands together with craft beer.
BREWERS BRAINS: ULTIMATE PUB QUIZ
The Fox Hotel's ultimate pub quiz is packed with brain teasers, riddles, games and plenty of delicious beer! Grab your mates and book a team for a great Friday night!
Get a taste of Wellington at Bar Liberty this Friday lunchtime, with six NZ breweries and Wellington chef Shaun Clouston showing off their wares over a relaxed lunch.
ITALIAN CRAFT BEER - A TRIP THROUGH ITALY
Head to Firechief to try eight different imported Italian beers from all over Italy, matched with five different Italian dishes. Imbibe, feast, and most of all, be merry!
1806/The Understudy hosts a series of boilermaker evenings during Good Beer Week, covering Scotland to Japan to Australia. All matched to regional cuisine.
THUNDER ROAD PRESENTS: BREWS SPRINGSTEEN
Thunder Road will be flowing at the Lulie St Tavern as local musicians do their best Bruce Springsteen. What better way to celebrate Good Beer Week than with locally brewed beer, local musos and the Boss providing the soundtrack!
