Cheers, Bottom’s Up and Down the Hatch … BrewsVegas 2015 is here. With 65 Brisbane venues putting on over 120 craft beer events this week, here’s our Top Five, all in the CBD or within a 20 minute walk:
Tuesday 24th March
The Embassy: Who Brewed It Murder Mystery Night. A night where anything and everything can happen, enjoy 6 different craft beers and snacks with a murder in the madness. Was it the brewer? Or perhaps the waiter? Booking essential.
CBD | 6pm | $60 | www.embassybar.com.au
Wednesday 25th March
Malt Dining: Holgate Road Trip. A progressive craft beer dinner with Holgate Brewhouse. Explore the selection of crafted beers that Holgate has to offer as well as a fine food matched menu designed by Executive Chef Americo Fernandes. Booking essential.
CBD | 5pm | $120 | www.maltdining.com.au
Thursday 26th March
Tomahawk Bar: Well Tapped. 13 taps and 13 local brewers. They’ll be serving all 13 beers in a paddle and giving a voting chip to each person. Have a crack at all 13 and vote for your favourite. No booking needed – just turn up.
West End | 6pm | Pay as you go | www.tomahawkbar.com.au
Saturday 28th March
BOSC: Beers and Beats. Those lovely girls at the Bar Of Social Conscience are teaming up with Jet Black Cat record store for a day of Australian beer and music trivia. Enter as a team of two to compete for a Jet Black Cat prize pack. Booking essential.
West End | 3pm | $40 pair | www.boscwestend.com
Sunday 29th March
The Scratch: A Tale of Brew Cities. First in a new series of city based showcases is the obvious choice of Canberra. The (ex-Canberra) gents at The Scratch will be showing 18 different brews from Canberra’s beer scene. No booking needed – just turn up.
Milton | 12pm | Pay as you go | www.scratchbar.com