Raise a glass, it’s that time of year again: the 2014 edition of Sydney Craft Beer Week kicks off this weekend running from Saturday October 18 to Wednesday October 26.Spread across more than 50 venues, this celebration of all things barley, yeast, water and hops pays tribute to the great tradition of lagers, ales, pilsners and more – which of course doubles as a great Australian pastime. We’ve picked out a few highlights for you to enjoy (responsibly) – so ‘hop’ to it!
THREE CRAFTY HIGHLIGHTS
1. SYDNEY CRAFT BEER WEEK 2014 GALA
Giant Dwarf Theatre, Redfern, Friday October 17. $37.50.
The week will kick off in style with a gala event this Friday, featuring more than 20 brewers plus live music and food trucks. The house band for the night is Green Mohair Suits – the Sydney bluegrass boys who’ll provide the perfect soundtrack for you to chow down on burgers by Marys and brews by Stone & Wood, 4 Pines, Batch, Young Henrys and many more.
2.YOUNG CAVALIERS BLOCK PARTY
Newington Hotel, Petersham, Saturday October 18. Free.
Papa Pilko and The Bin Rats will headline the music lineup at this one, but it’s all about the brew, of course – the brew in question being a Young Henrys and Cavalier collaboration being released for this event. There’ll be art, music, food, culture, and a new drop for the tasting. What’s not to love?
3. THE BIG PIG OUT
The Mule, Petersham, Saturday October 25. $28.75.
Stone & Wood is keeping things simple for Craft Beer Week this year. The Big Pig Out is back, and the formula goes something like: four Stone & Wood beers on tap, three big pigs, a live band, and good times aplenty.
VENUE PROFILE
It’s called: Dimitri’s Pizzeria Craft Beer And Pizza Special
What to see and do: We’re offering specials on a select range of brews and matching beer with pizza.
For our ears: At Dimitri’s we’re all avid supporters of independent and underground music. No DJs per se, though as always, we will be playing some our favorite tunes.
Bevvy of choice: Aghh, really?! We’ll have a ludicrously diverse range of beer as usual, with multiple offerings from some of the best brewers from within Australia and around the world, plus some extra special limited releases.
Best drunk with: Can you really beat amazing, piping hot, thin and crispy pizza matched with excellent beer? Yep, I didn’t think so…
Cost: Free admission! Pizzas from $10, beer $6 and up.
Website: dimitrispizzeria.com / Dimitri’s Pizzeria Facebookpage
Where: 324 Crown Street, Surry Hills
When: 365 days a year! And of course throughout the entire SCBW14.
For more infor, head to the Sydney Craft Beer Week 2014 website.
