Monday 16 January 2017

Esk Beerfest 2017

Beerfest was a few days ago, but between buck’s parties and learning to do bonsai I’ve been struggling to get in front of a computer and put my thoughts together.

This year was different in a slightly different location, instead of the front of the brewery it spanned around the side and the back.

Breweries from all over Tasmania and many from the mainland came along, there was even a couple of sellers trying to sell Cascade Lager…

There was a lot more amazing food this time around but the merchandise was lacking. Many places were selling hats and t-shirts but I don’t usually get those.

What I liked:
Boag’s provided what I thought was the best beer of the event – Oscar’s Run, a pale ale made for Beerfest. I’ve wanted Boag’s to bring out something new for a while and this made up for it.
My favourite beer
There was a strangely awesome drink in Last Rites raspberry, lemon and lime ginger beer, soon to be available for sale, I highly recommend this one.
Hopefully for sale everywhere soon
There was a lot of debate about the best cider of the event but I made a decision with Red Brick Road’s apple pie, Corey has done a fantastic job to keep the variety coming.
Apple pie cider

The food was amazing, I got to sample new arrivals, mush pit mushrooms, the flying calamari brother’s calamari cone, an old favourite Burger Junkie and another old favourite returned after a holiday last year, tornado potatoes – even though it was from a different supplier. My favourite thing to eat though was the Canadian maple bacon burger, it was mouth-watering.
The best thing to eat
My favourite stall was without question Boag’s, the only one to sell stubby holders for their product.
I didn’t get as long as normal to get the full experience but it was still a lot of fun.

Cheers,


Dave


Kick Snare's sampler pack

An awesome idea

They're back!

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