Crafted Beer Festival Newcastle
Raise your glasses Newcastle! Crafted Beer Festival has dropped their first line-up for the festival's expansion to the Newcastle Foreshore on Saturday 16 November + tickets are on sale now!
Following the recent Gold Cost line-up announcement, the iconic craft beer festival, previously exclusive to the Gold Coast, has brewed up a storm of excitement for beer aficionados in the scenic Newcastle area. Crafted Festival is tapping into Newcastle's rich brewing culture, bringing together an impressive line-up of local and national breweries, craft spirits, and gourmet food.
The day will be soundtracked with live music from iconic Australian act, with headliner Children Collide! Additionally, get ready to stretch and sip with beer yoga and a brew-tiful day of activities. This is only the first taste of the 2024 line-up for Newcastle, with more additions being brewed up.
Attendees will be treated to 300+ brews from 30+ breweries, including, iconic Australian brewers Stone & Wood Brewing Co, Yulli's Brews, Balter Brewing and Brick Lane Brewing. Alternatively, have a stroll down Local's Lane which will be hosting Newcastle's own Good Folk Brewing, Lake Mac Brewing Co, Modus Brewing, and Shout Brewing.
There's a drop of goodness for everyone at Crafted! Fellr, Brookvale Union, and Little Dragon will be bringing the fizzy goodness with seltzers, ginger beer and more! Newcastle's own speakeasy Granddad Jack's Craft Distillery will be bringing their two-storey vintage bar to Crafted, stocked with their handcrafted spirits, cocktails and award-winning gin! Crafted will also be serving up a tasting paddle of some of the finest indie music in the country.
Headlining the day is Melbourne indie royalty Children Collide who've recently reunited to bring some serious 'Jellylegs'. Transcend genre with the energetic and interactive brass rockers Hot Potato Band, and be serenaded by the sea by local legend Austin Mackay.
Make it a meal with some of the tastiest food vendors in the Hunter! The Burger Head will be whipping up their gourmet patties, The Gnocchi Way with pasta just like Nonna made, bringing the taste of Spain is Café Camino, Revelation BBQ who will be smoking their meats low and slow all day long, and don't forget to leave room for dessert with Gluten Free Donuts curing any sweet-toothes in the crowd!
Hop on tickets as schooner as possible! The keg won't last long on this one. Stay tuned as there are plenty more bands, beers and food to be announced, early bird tickets are on sale now!
