Events

CRAFT BEER WEEK EVENTS DEMONSTRATE INNOVATION

Posted on October 12th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
The beer boffins behind Sydney Craft Beer Week have released the line-up of events, offering everything from ‘Caribbean cook-ups’ to ‘Beer & Clam’ nights with Two Birds. October 17 - 25 will see a smorgasbord of events, offering the beer-curious

FINALS WEEKEND BOON FOR PUBS

Posted on October 7th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Despite no NSW teams in this year’s Grand Finals, pubs around the country report a massive footy-soaked October long weekend. Few embraced the opportunity more than the new owners of the freshly refurbished Cauliflower Hotel, in the heart of southern

BEER SORCERY BUILDING MOMENTUM IN NEWTOWN

Posted on October 2nd, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Solotel’s The Bank held the semi-final of its popular “Whichcraft” beer events, with three finalists to battle for the title during the upcoming Sydney Craft Beer Week. Held in the craft beer haven Uncle Hops, which has occupied The Bank’s

AUSSIE PUB PATRONS TO BUILD JACK’S BAR WORLD FIRST

Posted on September 9th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Pub backbar staple Jack Daniel’s is celebrating ‘the man’s’ birthday with a crafty promotion to have patrons build brand engagement – and a “Bar that Jack Built”. The world-first totally crowd-sourced bar, built on-tour throughout the promotion, is the 2015

CRAFT BEER FAIR “SUCCESS” BACK AGAIN

Posted on September 2nd, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Redcape’s Willoughby Hotel will host its latest Craft Beer Fair next week, continuing the success of its “community engagement”. Back for a fifth year, the Fair has grown considerably, with live performances, unique gourmet food, competitions and kids’ entertainment to

BAXTERS BARTENDER WINS NATIONAL FINALS BY A NOSE

Posted on September 2nd, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
A bartender from the world-famous Baxter Inn* has taken out the Australian chapter of the bi-annual Angostura Global Cocktail Challenge. Five top bartenders from around Australia each represented their State at the national finals of the prestigious competition, which was

BARTENDER COMP SEES FRESH TALENT

Posted on August 28th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Over 70 of Perth’s on-premise fraternity gathered at Universal Bar for the inaugural Citrus WA Cocktail Competition. Citrus WA supplies fresh produce to Perth licensed venues, and ran the competition to further engage with its on-premise clients and allow bartenders

BEER NERDS TO SEE FIGHT OVER SUNDAY SESSION

Posted on August 19th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
One of Sydney’s best-loved beer pubs is taking its ‘Fight Club’ to the next level, with a bigger “Sunday arvo” timeslot and the first Trans-Tasman clash for the Golden Growler. Kick-starting over two years ago, Surry Hills beer mecca the