The Independent Brewers Association (IBA) is once again hosting Good Beer Week (GBW) from 20-27 May at 70 venues across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Kylie Lethbridge, CEO of the IBA, said the time off due to COVID-19 gave the association perspective and the chance to reflect on the festival moving forward.
“We are excited to have Good Beer Week back in 2023. COVID-19 taught us a lot and allowed us the time to reflect on the past 12 years to determine how GBW can keep evolving and offer the best possible innovative beer experiences.
“We are trying new things this year. We have a smaller, more curated program focused on Australian independent beer and Independent Brewers Association members and spread over nearly three weeks, thanks to our partners. Allowing everyone to get to more events, we can’t wait to see beer lovers find their way to Good Beer Week 2023,” she said.
Channelling a retro Melways theme, the week of festivities will take place in partnership with other beer-centric events, including Pint of Origin, hosted by Crafty Pint, 12 – 20 May, GABS Melbourne from 19 – 21 May and the Australian International Beer Awards hosted by Melbourne Royal on 25 May.
All in the name of celebrating great brews and the beer-loving community, highlights of the week include the Creation Story Feast with Mabu Mabu’s Nornie Bero held at Stomping Ground Brewery, the Good Beer Annual Scavenger Hunt at The Fox Hotel in Collingwood and the crowd favourite Hair of the Dog Breakfast returns to Beer DeLuxe Federation Square.
Visit goodbeerweek.com.au for the full program and to buy tickets.
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