At Time Out, we believe that bigger is better when it comes to craft beer, and it doesn’t get much bigger than a whole week of celebration.
In just six years, Good Beer Week has grown into a festival of 270 events across Melbourne and Victoria that attracts 50,000 attendees from Australia and overseas.
If you’re a lover of beer, here is what is up for grabs from the program for ten lucky subscribers:
1. African Beer & Food Safari – Polepole Bar + Kitchen
Try three unique beers paired with three courses inspired by their country of origin. Entree (Ethiopia): St George Amber Ale paired with Berbere Wild Boar backstrap. Main (Kenya): Tusker Malt Lager paired with beef short ribs. Dessert (South Africa): Hansa Pilsener paired with Koeksister dumplings.
Date: Sat May 14
Time: 6-8pm
(Value: $59/head)
2. Cena Borracho Del Conquistador (The Conquistador's Boozy Dinner) – Penny Blue
Chef Paul Marc Le Noury comes to Penny Blue, bringing with him a multi-course Spanish-influenced menu. Then, to round things off, there are fine cheeses supplied by the Cheese Man. All of which will be paired with some awesome craft brews.
Date: Sat May 14
Time: 6.30-9.30pm
(Value: $90/head)
3. The Crafty Crowd-pleaser – The Botanical
The Botanical proudly presents a lovely balance of craft beers and crowd-pleasing food – resulting in a big combination of flavour, aroma and good times. They’re taking a group of hop lovers on a slick circuit of five pubs around inner Melbourne.
Date: Sun May 15
Time: Noon-5pm
(Value: $65/head)
Flavoursome, fascinating beers are served alongside innovative street food at Indian restaurant Babu Ji. Two Birds will supply beers to suit a good time with your mates, while the head chefs spice things up with Tandoor delights and slow-food curries.
Date: Mon May 16
Time: 6pm-late
(Value: $80/head)
5. Discover Italy – The Royal Saxon
Discover Italy upstairs at the Royal Saxon. Feast on delicious Italian food; drink cold beers from Birra Del Borgo; and learn from some of the best Italian brewers in the business.
Date: Thu May 19
Time: 7pm-late
(Value $55/head)
To enter, simply enter your details below before 10am on Friday May 6.