2023 GABS Festival Digital Guide

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2023 OFFICIAL GABS FESTIVAL GUIDE

WELCOME TO GABS 2023

It’s hard to believe that another year has passed! Welcome to the 12th edition of GABS Festival, it’s so good to have you back in Mellbourne, Sydney and Brisbane - thank you for being here! And a huge thank you to all of our amazing partners, brewers and exhibitors who help make GABS what it is – SPECTAPULAR!

As passionate advocates for the craft beer industry, we want to showcase to every Australian the diverse range of flavours, styles, breweries and wonderful consumers like you that make up our exciting craft community.

We pride ourselves on bringing people together for exceptional experiences which is exactly why this year, there truly is something for everyone at GABS!

We are thrilled to welcome back some international rockstars with California’s Sierra Nevada, the USA’s first billion dollar independent brewery and global sensation,

Cloudwater from Manchester in the UK. Both these breweries will be pouring GABS exclusives and a range of their famous core beers.

Although beer takes centre stage, GABS is an experience like none other! With debuts from Archie Rose, Monkey Shoulder Whisky and Yellow Tail Wines along with some seltzers, ciders and low / no alcohol options, the GABS experience ensures all palates are catered for.

Add to that the many wonderful brewery activations, entertainment, food and prizes on offer, the GABS experience is something we hope you will continue to share with good friends. After all, the more people that discover GABS for the first time and start their craft journey with a tasting paddle or take part in a fun brewery activation, the stronger our wonderful brewing industry becomes.

Cheers!

Mike Bray GABS MD

GABS, WHERE GOOD FRIENDS MEET FOR A BEER!

FESTIVAL BEERS DELICIOUS FOOD ENTERTAINMENT

Served from the massive GABS container bars, the best way to experience these wonderful creations is to grab yourself a tasting paddle and order 5 different tasters at a time.

Feast on mouth-watering goodies at the GABS Street Food Market.

From live music and circus acts to beer master classes, we’ve got a lot going on. There’s never a dull moment at GABS.

GABS 2023 SESSIONS

MELBOURNE

REB 19-21 MAY

This magnificent building is the oldest surviving from the Great Exhibition era that is still operating as an exhibition hall. Standing strong in Carlton Gardens, the Royal Exhibition Building is beautiful inside and out—a true landmark of Melbourne.

FRI 19 MAY

Session 1: 11.00am - 4.30pm

SAT 20 MAY

ICC Sydney is Australia’s leading harbourside convention, exhibition and entertainment venue, distinguished by its spectacular location, state-of-the-art technology, award-winning culinary philosophy and array of flexible features. ICC Sydney is more than a venue, functioning as an incubator for ideas, a champion of change and an advocate for community.

With a focus on innovation and sustainability, BCEC brings over 26 years of industry knowledge to deliver exceptional, world class experiences with award-winning service, and a commitment to providing a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment.

THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING PARTNERS

OUR MAJOR PARTNERS

ASSOCIATE PARTNERS

MEDIA & INDUSTRY PARTNERS

GABS 2023 FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

ARCHIE ROSE GIN & COCKTAIL BAR

Serving up their premium spirits, you can sample their Native Botanical Vodka and Signature Dry Gin, plus some limited edition drops. You can also enjoy some exclusive cocktail serves or pick up a cocktail featuring native botanical ingredients.

AKASHA

PADDLE PONG

HIT IT WITH YOUR BEST SHOT

Take a paddle and hit a ping pong ball into a bucket to win a prize. Sounds simple, right?

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FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

FUN & GAMES FEELING COMPETITIVE?

Challenge your mates at our eating competitions, paddle pong, putt putt, giant jenga and so much more! Plus check out all the activities and competitions our exhibitors will be running around the festival.

BEER FANS MERCH STAND

Want to look the part? Then head for the Merch Stand for the finest selection of beer tees, hoodies, beanies, trucker hats and other boozy paraphernalia that money can buy.

ON IT ? OFF IT ?

GABS 2023 FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

BALTER TINS OF GLORY

TINNIE HURLING the world's favourite beer sport invented by the brewery with the little green smile is back! GABS is hosting a Balter Tins of Glory World Champs qualifying round. The highest scoring team from each city will be flown to Balter Brewery on the Gold Coast to take part in the Tins of Glory World Tinnie Hurling Championships competing for $50k in cash and prizes!

ALL YOUR FAVOURITE GAMES SHOWS IN ONE! ATOMIC WHEEL OF POURTUNE

Trivia meets Deal or No Deal, Who wants to be a Millionaire and Family Feud. Get down to the main stage and have great fun testing your knowledge.

DAN MURPHY’S FESTIVAL BARS

There are 120 new speciality brews, from 120 different breweries for you to taste! These delicious brews will have you frothing so, start planning your paddles!

FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD!

NEED SOMETHING TO SOAK UP THOSE TASTY BEERS?

We’ve got you covered! The best local food trucks will be serving up delicious meals at each session.

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KONVOY ACADEMY IT’S LIKE SCHOOL, BUT MUCH MORE FUN!

Get in on the discussion at the KONVOY Academy! Enjoy a series of free and fun-filled sessions.

INDOOR FERRIS WHEEL

JUMP ON AND GET A BIRD’S EYE VIEW OF THE EVENT!

AUSSIE HOPS FOR BREWERS & BEER LOVERS

Proudly supporting the Up & Coming Brewers Bar

GABS 2023

FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

GABS SILENT DISCO

GET YOUR FREE DANCE HALL PASS

Taking over the airwaves with 3 DJ channels, you can dance to the beat of your own drum. Come grab a set of headphones, choose from 80's, RnB or Dance and get down on the dancefloor.

INTERNATIONAL BARS

SOME OF THE BEST IN THE WORLD

Try brews from global sensations from California’s Sierra Nevada (USA), Manchester’s Cloudwater Brewery (UK), Behemoth (NZ) and Wellington’s Garage

MONKEY SHOULDER WHISKY BAR

100% MALT WHISKY MADE FOR MIXING

Official dark spirits partner at GABS Festival, get a lovely whiff of zesty orange, vanilla, honey and spiced oak before tasting mellow vanilla with spicy hints as you enjoy a cheeky sip.

MOUNTAIN GOAT AIR GUITAR CHAMPIONSHIPS

EVER FANCIED YOURSELF AS THE NEXT AC/DC LEAD GUITARIST?

Of course you have. We all have. Well, now it’s your chance to prove it on the biggest stage ever. Introducing the MOUNTAIN GOAT AIR GUITAR CHAMPIONSHIP! There’s a famous Wayne’s World Affinity Series white pickguard replica guitar up for grabs in each session! This one is not to be missed.

Clearly different

BLACKFLAG SKATE RAMP

THE BLACKFLAG CREW WILL BE BACK AND RIPPING IT UP ON THE HALFPIPE!

UP & COMING BREWER’S BAR FOR THE LOVE OF CRAFT BEER

Find out who is making waves at the Up & Coming Brewer’s Bar sponsored by Bar Barons, Konvoy and HPA. Emerging breweries will be pouring their newest release. Come chat to brewers themselves, hear their origin story and taste test their brews.

[YELLOW TAIL] WINE BAR

THERE’S JOY TO BE FOUND IN THE LITTLE THINGS

[yellow tail] want to help people have more moments that embody the Aussie spirit of optimism and we couldn’t agree more. Come and add a splash of yellow at GABS Festival.

SYDNEY & BRISBANE

GABS 2023

FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

POP UP BARS GALORE

There are between 54 and 68 incredible exhibitor bars all with great tasting drops, cool activations and opportunities to meet the crew behind your favourtite brew!

ROVING BAND HERE TO GET THE PARTY STARTED

Hot Potato & 343 brass bands will get the party started with their energetic and interactive roaming musical performance. Join in and sing along!

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GABS 2023 FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

YOUNG HENRYS BUCKING TINNIE

HOW LONG CAN YOU LAST?

Show off your rodeo skills on the famous Young Henry’s bucking Tinnie!

‘80S PARTY SUNDAY BREAK OUT THE LEG WARMERS AND HAIRSPRAY!

Don't miss the chance to soak up the atmosphere as the Royal Exhibition Building goes back in time on Sunday 21st May with a fun filled session of 80’s vibe, beer, cocktails, wines and great food options. Prizes for best dressed!

AND MORE...

Mosey on over to the Hawke’s stand today and grab yourself one for the Country.

TINS OF GLORY

WORLD CHAMPS QUALIFIER SERIES IS COMING TO GABS!

Attention all beer athletes… glory is calling! TINNIE HURLING, the world’s favourite beer sport, invented by the brewery with the little green smile (Balter Brewing) is set to light up GABS Festival in 2023. There are loads of great Balter merch prizes to be won, plus, the highest scoring team from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane will be flown to Balter HQ on the Gold Coast for the World Tinnie Hurling Championships!

HOW IT WORKS

Make sure you have your ticket to GABS!

Register your team of 2 using the registration form below

2 games will be held at each GABS Festival session.

Chosen teams will receive a confirmation text the day before GABS Festival so keep your phone close!

REGISTER NOW

HOW TO PLAY

Teams of 2 get 4 tinnies (2 throws per player) and 60 seconds for the perfect slide down a 3m long table. The aim is to hit the bullseye at the end and score as many points as possible to progress to the next round!

HOW TO TASTE BEER

LOOK

First things first! Pour your beer into a clear glass, pause and take a good look at it. Raise the beer in front of you but don't hold it up to direct light. Pay attention to the colour, clarity, foam and consistency.

SWIRL

Gently swirl the beer in the glass to unlock its aromas, stimulate carbonation and test head retention.

SMELL

Take two quick sniffs through your nose and then one long one. Try breathing with your mouth open and closed and take note of what you sense.

TASTE

Take a small sip but don’t swallow right away. Instead, allow the beer to linger in your mouth which will allow the beer’s characteristics and flavours to shine through. Fruity, smoky, smooth? What do you experience.

MOUTHFEEL

How does the beer feel in your mouth? It could be light and airy or it might be heavy and viscous? Is it very bubbly? The mouthfeel will be different depending on the style of beer, brewing methods and ingredient quality.

EVALUATE

Take notes! Beer tasting is an individual experience. The more tasting you do it, the better you’ll get at understanding your own preferences.

When tasting a beer, there’s so much more than swilling it down. Even though tasting is an individual thing, there are a few steps which if followed will take your beer tasting to a blissful level.

GABS TASTING TOOLS

know the choice can be overwhelming. In addition to our tools below to help you decide!

CRISP

Crisp beers are light, clean and crisply refreshing.

HOP

Hop flavours and bitterness are the hallmarks of these beers. Each hop variety brings its own characteristics.

MALT

Expect some sweetness and flavours of nuts, toffee, caramel, toast and fruit.

ROAST

The highly roasted malts in these beers give coffee or cocoa style flavours.

SMOKE

Smoked malts impart characters similar to some malt whiskeys or smoked meats

FRUITY/SPICY

Pepper, banana, and clove flavours are found in these yeast driven styles

TART/FUNKY

Yeast and bacteria give a combination of sour, rustic and earthy characters.

EASY DRINKING

If you’re new to craft beer, here’s a great place to start. These are approachable, balanced and great examples of some of Australia’s favourite styles.

Delicate fruit

Malt-accented Brisk hoppiness

Subtle fruit flavours and depth to these beers. Some sweetness from a biscuity malt profile. Fresh, refreshing hop aromas with crisp bitterness.

Earth and dry Earthy, hay-like, grassy, and woody hop flavours with a dry malt profile.

Malty backbone Bursting with hop flavours and a complex or rich malt profile.

Bold, herbal & citric Mild malt and heavy use of hops creates citrus, resin and tropical fruit flavours.

Toasty and nutty

Full malt flavours and toasty or nutty accents and hints of dark stewed fruit.

Fruit and toffee The malts provide flavours such as dried fruit, plums or toffee.

Soft and silky

Dark and dry

Subdued smoulder

Spicy and meaty

Bright Dark

Delicate Fruity and vinous Earthy

STEPPING UP

Smooth and decadent with flavours of milk chocolate, coffee or hazelnut.

Full on roast characters such as espresso, dark chocolate, and raw cocoa.

The smoke is usually gentle, intriguing and in harmony with the other flavours.

Bonfire and smoky bacon flavours, with subtle malts and yeast underneath.

Bubblegum, citrus and banana flavours.

Yeast and dark malts create dark fruit, banana bread and rich spice flavours.

Mild acidity and with crisp, tart characters

Vinous with pronounced acidity and fruit characters

Sour and funky, these are often aged in oak

Here you’ll find beers that are a bit more challenging, including bigger hop profiles and darker styles. There’s a whole world of creativity and flavour to explore.

ADVENTUROUS

For the craft aficionado, the “Adventurous” beers and ciders are where it’s at. From tart and funky sours to big ABV barleywines and everything in between.

GABS 2023

BRIDGE ROAD BREWERS

Bridge Road Brewers, it’s a Beechworth icon that’s never been afraid to punch above its weight.

As more craft brewers become part of major multinational ownership structures, Bridge Road Brewers has kept its values of independence and unflinching authenticity at the absolute core of its being. It’s this dedication to the craft which has kept them producing beers that excite their brewers and customers alike.

It’s been a long and rewarding path since the days of brewing in an old shed in dad’s back yard.

In 2023 big accolades have come Bridge Road’s way. A top ten finish in the GABS Hottest 100 has cemented Beechworth Pale Ale as Australia’s favourite Victorian craft beer. Going one further, the annual Craft Beer Survey named Bridge Road the best Victorian brewery venue as well.

It’s a one-two punch that lays the perfect scene for their biggest development of the year, the springtime opening of a 350 seat brewhouse in East Brunswick.

In the High Country, and soon East Brunswick, Bridge Road Brewers continues to set the standard for Beer to Believe in.

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JETTY ROAD BREWERY

Tell us about yourselves, how and when you started.

The team at Jetty Road Brewery deliver everything you’d expect from a beachside brewery –and then some more. With a laid-back attitude to just about everything but the beers they make, this Dromana based brewery presents a line-up of beers that certainly can hold their own. Since its inception Jetty Road Brewery has been passionate about creating and sharing great tasting, accessible beers that bring people together, their range deliberately shaped to offer a breadth of styles that are suitable to just about any palate. With a real passion for exceptional and consistent quality, it’s no surprise Jetty Road Brewery is fast becoming one of Victoria’s favourite craft brands, with a core range full of reliable fridge fillers complimented by quirky new releases that occasionally sneak out of the brewery and into their limited release cans.

Give us a behind the scenes look – video below:

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What will you be showcasing at GABS 2023?

A yummy 10% Raspberry Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout along with a selection of our most recent limited releases.

What is the one thing you’d like the GABS festival guide readers to know?

Come visit our brewery for lunch. Residing in the Dromana Industrial Estate among some of Mornington Peninsula’s best craft makers –there’s a beer with your name on it.

GABS 2023 VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITES!

Many a fine beer has won the GABS People’s Choice Festival Beer. What was your favourite festival beer or food vendor at GABS Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne?

Cast your vote on the GABS Web App and go into the draw to win a 2023 GABS Festival 8 pack!

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GUNNAMATTA TEA LEAF IPA YEASTIE BOYS, NY

‘13WHITE CHOC RASPBERRY PILSNER BACCHUS, QLD

‘14PRALINE BELGIAN SPECIALITY ALE LA SIRENE, VIC

‘15MILK AND TWO SUGARS SWEET STOUT BREWCULT, VIC

‘16 PEANUT BRITTLE GOSE BACCHUS, QLD

HOW TO VOTE

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‘17 THE MOUNTIE MAPLE IMPERIAL STOUT STOCKADE, NSW

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BOOZY FRUIT NEW ENGLAND IPA BIG SHED, SAA

‘19 GRAPE BUBBLEGUM SOUR BERLINER WEISSE CURRUMBIN VALLEY BREWING, QLD

‘21 SOURADE BLUE BLAST BERRY GOSE WAYWARD BREWING CO, NSW

‘22ATOMIC LEMON WHIP KETTLE SOUR ATOMIC, NSW

FIND YOUR FAVOURITE FESTIVAL BEER HIT THE VOTE BUTTON

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3 GET THE APP HERE

VOTE FOR AS MANY FESTIVAL BEERS AND FOOD VENDORS AS YOU LIKE!

Try the range

GABS 2023 HOW TO APROACH THE FESTIVAL BEERS

Every year we put the call out to Australia and New Zealand’s best brewers to create something special for our festivals.

For those brewers, it’s an opportunity to push their creative flair, break boundaries, and showcase their talents. These beers, ciders and seltzers are unique, one-of-a-kind, first time, and exclusive releases in every sense. Some are made in a traditional style, perhaps with a twist, while others are highly creative. Whith so many Festival Beers on offer at GABS, sampling is the name of the game.

There are almost 120 festival beers to choose from, spread across 6 sections 3 sections on each side of a container bar. For ease of serving, only beers in the same section can be ordered in a tasting paddle.

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Grab a tasting paddle and chalk the beer numbers on the paddle in sequential order.

Use the “traffic light” indicators as a guide to what might suit your tastes.

Head to your chosen Dan Murphy’s container better, rinse and reuse your tasting cups afterward and score $1 off any subsequent paddles!

Don’t forget to vote for your faves in the people’s choice awards.

RINSE, REUSE & SAVE!

REUSE YOUR TASTER CUPS AND SAVE $1 ON YOUR NEXT PADDLE!

To start, open the GABS guide or web app and view the list of Dan Murphy’s festival beers.

GABS GOES

FESTIVAL WEB APP

USE THE HANDY APP TO PLAN YOUR SESSION. SEE FULL TASTING NOTES, BUILD YOUR PADDLES, SET ENTERTAINMENT REMINDERS AND MORE!

WHILE YOU’RE ON THE APP, VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITES IN THE GABS PEOPLE’S CHOICE POLL

GET THE WEB APP HERE!

OFFICIAL CHOCOHOLIC BEER LIST

Indulge Your Sweet Tooth this Winter with Our Decadent Chocoholic Beers at GABS23!

It's hard to resist the temptation of all the delicious chocolate treats every time you walk into a major retailer. But for those of us with a sweet tooth, it's all too easy to overindulge in the chocolaty goodness. That's why we've put together a special collection of beers that are perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings without the guilt

Our GABS23 breweries have come up with some truly magical concoctions that will make you feel like the Easter Bunny himself stopped by their breweries and sprinkled a little bit of Easter magic on these beers. These beers are sure to delight your taste buds and leave you craving for more. So, without further ado, here's our official chocoholic festival beers that will be pouring EXCLUSIVELY (found nowhere else in the world!) from the GABS Festival Bars at GABS23:

BATCH BREWING CO

Augustus Gloop's Choc Fudge Peanut Brittle

Stout

Dive right into this decadent delight and experience Willy Wonka's wildest beer dreams come true. Roasty notes of chocolate and caramel are met by the nuttiness of peanut brittle and the creamy sweetness of vanilla. Blend it with Violet Beauregarde's Blueberry

Marshmallow Lactose Sour Ale from Wayward Brewing Co to create a scrumdiddlyumptious concoction so incredible that you'll feel like you've won your very own Golden Ticket.

CO-CONSPIRATORS BREWING The Lover

The Lover will tantalise your tastebuds with the rich flavours of chocolate and caramel and balance that sweetness with the umami and salinity of soy sauce. The Lover will leave you longing for more.

OFFICIAL CHOCOHOLIC BEER LIST

MALT SHOVEL BREWERS

MSB Chocolate Bubble Imperial Stout

A throwback to a party favourite – chocolate, breakfast cereal that goes pop and coconut all contained in a stout that’s so big it’s imperial

CURRUMBIN VALLEY BREWING

Cheery Ripe Porter

A velvety, smooth chocolate brown porter with cherries, cacao & toasted coconut. Inspired by the popular Cherry Ripe chocolate bar!

THE MARSDEN BREWHOUSE

Marsden Neopolitan Porter

Marsden Neopolitan Porter - Just like the ice cream, Berry - Vanilla - Chocolate! It's a different take on our usual Chocolate Porter with the three distinct ingredients combining to create a triumvirate of flavour! Try it with a piece of Chocolate Mudcake or maybe just a piece of chocolate!

WANDANA BREWING CO.

Aztec (Pale Chocolate Lager)

An interesting twist on a classic beer style. Pale Lager Infused with Organic Cacao, gives this once sacred ingredient the perfect canvas to shine.

WORKING TITLE BREW CO

Take 5 - Choc Caramel Peanut Butter Cup Double Milk Stout

Take five and lose yourself in a big, chewy choc caramel peanut butter cup beersplosion that's guaranteed to make you regret not taking the whole day off.

YOUR MATES BREWING CO

Imperial White Choc & Macadamia Stout

We've taken a big abv stout, pulled out the darkness and infused it with the richest of white chocolate sauce and macadamia to create a fancy AF desert beer. Isn't a stout supposed to be dark you say? We have used all pale malts with cocoa nibs & coffee beans to inject all the roastiness of a stout but the colour of a milky bar. So, whether you're a die-hard chocoholic or just looking for something to quench your sweet tooth, our chocoholic beer list at GABS23 has something for everyone.

Spoil yourself and your chocolate loving friends at GABS Craft Beer Festival this year where you can indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience that will satisfy your cravings and leave you smiling with joy!

We’re here for your beer.

FESTIVAL BEERS PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY

FESTIVAL BEER LIST

SECTION 1 BEERS 1 TO 20

1Dad & Dave's Brewing

Boba Beer

Sour | 6%

Tart Grapefruit Beliner Weisse infused with Jasmine Green Tea.

2The Coastal Brewing Company

Specialty Beer | 6.5%

Homestead Blackberry and Apple Pastry Sour

Perfect for an autumn or winter evening bringing crumble to a glass!

37th Day Brewery

Suit Up

IPA Black | 6.5%

Choc & raisins mingle with piney resin and citric floral hops.

4Six String Brewing Co

Whiskey in the Jar

A barrel aged, American-Style Imperial Stout.

Wood Aged Beer | 12%

5The Marsden Brewhouse

Stout - Tropical | 5.5%

Marsden Neopolitan Porter

Just like the ice cream, Berry - Vanilla - Chocolate!

6The Mill Brewery Go! Go! Ichigo!

Umami! Salty! Strawberry! Sour!

7 Hop Nation Brewing Co

Market 2023

Sour - Gose | 5.5%

IPA - New England | 6%

Kaffir lime leaf, mango, coriander, Vietnamese mint and chilli!

8Bad Shepherd Brewing Co

Specialty Beer | 7.5%

Barrel Aged Rum Double Choc Brown Ale

Real hazelnuts, vanilla, cocoa, Jimmy Rum and Frangelico.

9Yenda Brewing Co

I am Weiss

Weizen/Weissbier | 6%

The fruitiness of raspberries pack a zingy punch.

10B.O.B

Tim, Tam & Tom

Classical British Ale with Tim Tams.

Brown Ale - UK | 5.9%

FESTIVAL BEER LIST

SECTION 1 BEERS 1 TO 20

11The Zythologist

Molecular Bubble Tea IPA

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IPA - Milkshake | 6.2%

Purple taro,milk sugar, brown sugar, tapioca, wheat and oats.

Sauce Brewing Co

Lavender Cheesecake

Sour - Pastry | 8%

Rich desert sour, delicate lavender aromas & cheesy twist.

St Andrews Beach Brewery

SAB Lite

Classic malt profile of pilsner malt, rice and corn.

14Local Brewing Co

Don't Go Baking My Heart'

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Lager - Pale | 4.5%

Stout - Pastry | 8%

Crafted with passion & heart using scrolls from a local bakery.

Feral Brewing Co

Cherry Maguire

Sour - Pastry | 6.5%

Fluffy pastry and vanilla crisscrossing like a classic cherry pie.

16Urban Alley Brewery

The Taverner - All Brut Low Glut

Talus & Citra craft layered waves of tropical fruit.

17 Co-Conspirators Brewing

The Lover

IPA - White | 7%

Stout - Pastry | 8%

Caramel, chocolate & soy sauce create a balanced delight.

18Escape Brewing

Escape with the Schwartz

Smooth malt and dry finish with hints of mint.

19Big Shed Brewing Concern

OnlyFlans

Vanilla custard, fruited sour.

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Seeker Brewing

Unicorn NEIPA

Lager - Dark | 5%

Sour - Pastry | 6.9%

IPA - New England | 7.2%

Tropical, juicy flavour and a sprinkle of magic.

FESTIVAL BEER LIST SECTION 2 BEERS 21 TO 40

21 Resin Brewing

Calippso Juicy IPA

Pineapple notes up-front, juicy, easy-drinking brew.

IPA - Hazy | 6%

22 Catchment Brewing Co

Sour - Kettle Sour | 7.5%

Long Island Iced Tea Sour

Big, bold cola flavour, with citrus notes from lemon and orange.

23 Psycho Suzie’s Brewing

Upper Management

IPA - Red | 8.5%

Malt biscuity with a west coast style bitterness and piney-ness.

24 Noodledoof

Desert lime Gimlet IPA

Australian Native Desert Limes & Koroit Gin.

25 Wayward Brewing Co

Specialty Beer | 6.8%

Sour - Pastry | 4%

Violet Beauregarde's Blueberry Marshmallow Lactose Sour Ale

Tart, juicy blueberries and marshmallow.

26 Batch Brewing Co

Stout - Pastry | 6%

Augustus Gloop's Choc Fudge Peanut Brittle Stout

Chocolate, caramel, peanut brittle and vanilla.

27 Blackman’s Brewery

Red frog, Raspberry dark lager

Fruity Choc berry explosion of red frog delight!

28 Coldstream Brewery

Cherry Fruited Braggot

Lager - Dark | 5%

Braggot | 6.5%

Aromatic cherry and honey flavours & unmistakable Saison spice.

29 Good Land Brewing Co

Bananarama Pina Colada

Banana, Marshmellow, Coconut & Pineapple.

30 Precinct Brewing

Throwing Haze

Sour - Fruit | 5.8%

IPA - Hazy | 6.8%

Solid malt base with a dash of high-quality Yuzu juice.

FESTIVAL BEER LIST

SECTION 2 BEERS 21 TO 40

31 King River Brewing

Sticke Coffee Kolsch

Cold brewed coffee on a double strength "Sticke" Kolsch.

32 Black Hops Brewery

Squishee

Strawberry and Lime!

33 Deeds Brewing

Kölsch | 7%

Sour - Kettle Sour | 6.5%

Peanut Butter Brownie Imperial Stout

Stout - Imperial | 10%

Chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and roasty stout flavours.

34Blackflag Brewing

The Beery Beer

IPA - Imperial | 18.1%

Bitter, boozy and something to tell your friends about.

35 Five' 3" Brewing

Munich Dunkel

Munich Dunkel | 5%

Subtle sweet notes of toffee with light floral and herbal aroma.

36 Bonehead Brewing

Throat Pour

Lager - German Pilsner | 5.1%

Classic German Pilsner, featuring Tettnanger and Perle hops.

37 Revel Brewing Co.

Black Forrest Cake Sour

Dark Chocolate, Coffee & Black Cherry.

38 Pixel Brewing

Peak Hype

Sour - Pastry | 6%

IPA - American | 6.5%

A clean and light malt base showcasing the Nectaron hops.

39 Bright Brewery

Experimental Beer | 8%

Drinkin' Donuts Imperial Jam Donut Golden Ale

Oozing with sweet raspberry jam.

40 Wolf of the Willows

The Snowball Effect

Stout - Pastry | 10.5%

Imperial Stout aged in whisky barrels for 9 months.

FESTIVAL BEER LIST

SECTION 3 BEERS 41 TO 60

41Braeside Brewing Co

Rye Rye Rye Deliah Rye malt and Darjeeling tea leaf.

42Badlands Brewery

IPA - Red | 6.5%

Saison/Farmhouse Ale | 6%

"Grandmere's Crumble" Rhubarb & Custard (Apple) Saison

Tassie Rhubarb, QLD Custard Apples.

43Moffat Beach Brewing Co

Lager - Pilsner | 4.8%

Can't Beet A Root Beetroot. Is there any veg more quintessentially Australian?

44Shifty Lizard Brewing Co. Cotton Candy Sour

Sour - Kettle Sour | 4.8%

This kettle sour is as much sweet as it is sour and tart.

45Craft and Co.

The Craft and Co. WIPA

IPA - Imperial | 6.5%

Bursting with bright citrus, stone fruit, and tropical flavors.

46Tallboy and Moose Waggle Buzz Honey undertones mingle with caramel and biscuit flavours.

Braggot | 6.6%

47 Reckless Brewing Co Bogan Fuel

Your classic rum and cola.

48Modus Brewing Chrome Fury

A mango and coconut dessert in liquid form.

49Aether Brewing Biscoff Ice Cream Porter

Dripping with biscoff and vanilla!

50Eumundi Brewery

Ginger Nut Sparkling IPA

Specialty beer | 6.9%

Sour - Pastry | 6%

Experimental Beer | 8%

Classic overtones of ginger, cinnamon, and brown sugar.

IPA - Brut | 6%

FESTIVAL BEER LIST

SECTION 3 BEERS 41 TO 60

51Stoic Brewing

Imperial Lemon Meringue Tart Sour

Sour - Pastry | 8.3%

Lemon puree, biscuit malt, oats, vanilla and lactose.

52Mismatch Brewing Co

Hop Quad Buns

Belgian Quad | 10.5%

Dark fruit and sweetness, with the spice of a Hot Cross Bun.

53Merino Brewery

Mulberry Bush Imperial IPA

Fruited beer that’s not sour!

54Working Title Brew Co

IPA - Black | 7.5%

Stout - Pastry | 8%

Take 5 - Choc Caramel Peanut Butter Cup Double Milk Stout

One hell of a savoury peanut butter cup experience .

55Capital Brewing Co

Sour - Pastry | 10%

Salvaged Sour - Apple & Rhubarb Crumble Pastry Imperial Sour

The perfect balance of sweet & sour.

56Common Ground Brewing

Bloody Mistic

American Wheat | 6%

Big juicy and herbal hit from the blood orange & sage.

57 Slipstream Brewing Co

Maple Bacon Pancake Stout

Stout - Sweet Stout | 7%

Flavours of sweet maple, vanilla, smoky bacon, toast and roast.

58Green Beacon

Sour - Mixed Fermentation | 6.1%

Lush Guava Beer - Green Beacon x Vodka Cruiser Collaboration

Flavours of Lush Guava and a tart, refreshing finish.

59Bridge Road Brewers

Sour Berliner Weisse | 4.3%

Elektro Sour Wormhole

This existential duology explores the extremities of sour and sweetness.

60Squinters Brewing Co

Tha Thiccness Version 2

Dosed with lactose, oats and new world hops.

IPA - Hazy | 6.7%

FESTIVAL BEER LIST

SECTION 4 BEERS 61 TO 80

61Easy Times Brewing

Carnival Sour

This pink lemonade sour shimmers as you sip at it.

62Valley Hops Brewing

The Nugget

Sour - Pastry | 6%

Wild Australian IPA | 6.5%

Ripe pineapple, peach and citrus with the right amount of funk.

63Stomping Ground Brewing Co

Buck Yeah

Caramel, dark fruit and molasses notes.

64Burleigh Brewing

Eisbock | 13%

Lager - Imperial Pils/Lager | 9.5%

Burleigh Black Giraffe Double Shot.

Brewed in collaboration with a local coffee roaster.

65Your Mates Brewing Co

Stout - Imperial | 9%

Imperial White Choc & Macadamia Stout

All the roastiness of a stout but the colour of a milky bar!

66Willie The Boatman

Weekend At Willies

Tropical Sour | 6.5%

Tropical fruit, dry hopped with Sabro and toasted coconut and vanilla.

67Shark Island Brewing Co

Life Can Be Sweet & Sour

Farmhouse Ale | 5.9%

A zesty Saison infused with Cinnamon and Pineapple.

68Heroes and Villains

Fists of Fiori

IPA with coffee espresso flavour.

69Jetty Road Brewery

Barrel-Aged Raspberry Imperial Stout

IPA - Imperial | 9.6%

Stout - Imperial | 10%

Just like a Black Forrest cake your nan made for afternoon tea.

70Dainton Beer

Choc Berry Bomb

Sour - Berliner Weisse | 7%

Dark berries with hints of decadent chocolate served on nitro.

FESTIVAL BEER LIST

SECTION 4 BEERS 61 TO 80

71Warrandyte Brewing Co.

Dayummm

Schwarzbier | 5.5%

Easy drinking, crisp dark Lager with hints of chocolate and coffee.

72Frenchies Brewery

Tropo-Thiol

Super juicy Double IPA.

73Sydney Brewery

G and T Gose

IPA - Imperial | 8%

Sour - Gose | 5%

A refreshing twist on the Hendricks and cucumber G and T.

74Mountain Culture Beer Co

Balloon Animals

IPA - Milkshake | 7.5%

Madagascar vanilla beans & the finest Citra and Mosaic hops.

75Mountain Goat

Garth’s Fave Punch Bowl

Tiki-style rum barrel sour cocktail.

Specialty Beer | 6.5%

76Westside Ale Works

77

Mind-bottling, isn’t it?

Stout - Imperial | 18%

Chocolate and espresso vibes, hops bourbon and rum oak staves.

ATOMIC

VoVo Whip

Tart, refreshing and delightfully nostalgic.

78Katoomba Brewing Co.

Mountain Sunset

Sour - Kettle Sour | 4.5%

Tropical pineapple, passionfruit, peach & grapefruit.

79Soapbox Beer

Mango Stormy

A gingered malt forward mango storm.

80Akasha Brewing Co

Barrel Aged Imperial Porter

IPA - Red | 6.5%

Lager - Dark | 5.2%

Porter | 10.2%

Raisins, figs and dates rounded out by a subtle vanilla-y sweetness.

FESTIVAL BEER LIST

SECTION 5 BEERS 81 TO 100

81 Quakers Hat Brewing

Brut IPA

A bone dry finish and big fruity hop flavour.

82Brewmanity Beer Co

Smokey Bacon Balls

IPA - Brut | 6.3%

Rauchbier | 7%

Your old school favourite snack, but it's better as a beer!

83Beerfarm

Almighty Asam

A German classic with an Asian twist.

84Currumbin Valley Brewing

Cheery Ripe Porter

Sour - Gose | 7.8%

Brown Porter | 4.8%

Chocolate brown porter with cherries, cacao & toasted coconut.

85Woolshed Brewery

Specialty Beer | 7.2%

Woolshed Brewery and Vili's Family Bakery Meat Pint

A spicy dark beer brewed with a secret flavour mix.

86TWØBAYS Brewing Co

Pumpkin of Liberty IPA

A Westcoast IPA with a Southern states twist.

87 Wandana Brewing Co.

Aztec (Pale Chocolate Lager)

Interesting twist on a classic beer style.

88Frexi Brewing

Pizza beer

Pizza :D - Tomato, oregano, basil, salt

89Snowys Brewery

Snowy’s Kölsch

IPA - American | 7%

Lager - Pale | 4.4%

Sour - Gose | 4.2%

Fruity notes and a hint of Pineapple and passionfruit.

90Jervis Bay Brewing Co

Hypster Latte Stout

Kölsch | 4.9%

Stout - Sweet Stout | 6%

Our take on a Café Latte Shakerato, with an Irish twist!

FESTIVAL BEER LIST

SECTION 5 BEERS 81 TO 100

91Blasta Brewing Co

Sour - Kettle Sour | 5%

Lime & tequila play host to roasted chilli adding warmth.

92Hawkes Brewing Co

IPA - New England | 8.5%

Hawke's Bob Hulk Double Hazy IPA

Coconut and tropical pineapple and mango.

93Lost Palms Brewing Co Feedback

Sour - Pastry | 14%

Marshmallow, blackcurrant, blackberry and vanilla.

94Malt Shovel Brewers

MSB Chocolate Bubble Imperial Stout

Chocolate, breakfast cereal & coconut.

95Freshwater Brewing Co Barrel Aged Cerveza

Stout - Pastry | 7.1%

Corn & lime flavors with smokey & peppery notes

9610 Toes Brewing Living the Cream

Pastry, vanilla bean & apricot puree.

97Newstead Brewing Co

Yo Ho!

Loaded with rum and raisin goodness.

98Boatrocker Brewers & Distillers

Lager - Pale | 6%

IPA - Pastry | 5.8%

Rum Porter | 9.9%

Sour - Gose | 5%

Gulls Just Wanna Have Fun (Fish & Chip Gose)

Sea harvest ingredients, fresh lemon peel & mashed potatoes!

99Little Creatures Stoutini 2.0

Stout - Imperial Nitro Coffee | 7.8%

A nitro stout using cold-brewed Mexican coffee.

100Bentspoke Brewery Keeping It Simple

JAIPA (Just another IPA) | 6.8%

Take the road less travelled. Keeping it Simple is Just Another IPA.

FESTIVAL BEER LIST

SECTION 6 BEERS 101 TO 120

101Aunty Jacks

AWW Duck Yeah!

Sweet Stout | 5.2%

Vanilla, Cacao, Green Coffee beans, popcorn, liquorice & chips!

102Garage Project THE WAY OF TEA

IPA - Hazy | 7%

Blending juicy citrus hops with a sweet umami twist of tea.

103Sierra Nevada No Place Like Aus

Medley of citrus, berries and sweet fruit.

104Cloudwater Brew Co.

PROPER GABS

IPA - Hoppy | 6.5%

IPA - New England | 8%

Apricot and melon flavours and full bodied sweetness.

105Hudson Brewing

Hail Mary, Hair Of The Dog

Ale | 5%

Tomato Farmhouse style with a touch of tobasco & a pinch of salt.

106Impi Brewers

Fiery Azzurro Pils

Specialty Beer | 6.5%

Complemented by subtle heat from habanero chilli.

107Beerland Invisible Oranges Dark chocolate and citrus fruit.

108 Rocky Ridge Brewing Co

IPA - Black | 6.5%

Fruit Beer | 8%

Packed full of enough fruit to keep you buzzin' for a hot minute.

109Hiker Brewing Co

Hold the Pork

Specialty Beer | 5%

Infused with smoked pineapple and szechuan pepper.

110One Drop Brewing Co

Raspberry Lemonade

Specialty Brew | 6.2%

Wowzer! Fresh Aussie lemons and raspberries combined.

FESTIVAL BEER LIST

SECTION 6 BEERS 101 TO 120

111Rusty Penny Brewing

Lucky Charms Cereal Milk Stout

Thickness from the Oats & sweetness from the marshmallow cereal.

112 Southern Highlands Brewing Co

Ronin - Japanese Double IPA

Rice and malted barley alongside of Japanese bred Sorachi Ace.

113Roots & Leaves

Spicy Wombat

This is a beer to cleanse your pallet and get a reset.

114Funk Cider Cherry Nice Graf

What could make a cider better...beer with cherries on top!

115Hohly Water Pineapple Express

Delightful champagne notes with a burst of tropical fruit aromas.

116Felons Brewing Co Barrel Aged Seltzerita

Lime zest and a dash of jalapeño!

117Cedar Creek Cider Apple and Black Currant Cider

Summer berries, cassis, and ripe dark cherries.

118Spreyton Cider Co

Sour Pineapple Cider

Sour drops and Warheads!

119Eddies Cider

Eddies Organic Cider - Crisp Apple

Fresh organic apples with hints of pineapple and citrus.

120Flying Brick Cider Co

Splicer

Passionfruit, Pineapple & Lime.

| 4.5%

| 4.9%

GABS 2023 HOTTEST 100 AUSSIE CRAFT BEERS

Now in its 15th year, the GABS Hottest 100 Craft Beer people’s choice poll reveals the trends, brands and breweries shaping the local craft beer landscape with each voter set the very challenging task of selecting only their five favourite craft beers of the year.

Australia's long love affair with quality beer seems as strong as ever, this year there were an incredible 311 breweries in the poll and a whopping 2,140 different beers attracted votes! This set new records, with over 60,000 registering to vote, showing how the popularity of craft beer continues to grow. Even our PM, Anthony Albanese, jumped on board to let everybody know what his

The silver and bronze places on the podium went to two breweries who are both two-time previous champions, Mick Fanning’s, Gold Coast’s Balter XPA and Canberra’s much loved Bentspoke Crankshaft IPA.

Stone & Wood’s Pacific Ale, Sunshine Coast’s Your Mates Larry, Better Beer’s Zero Carb, Sydney favourite Young Henry’s Newtowner, Coopers Original Pale Ale, Bridge Roads Beechworth Pale Ale and Black Hops G.O.A.T rounded off the most closely contested TOP 10 in the history of the poll.

HOTTEST 100 AUSSIE CRAFT BEERS

Election campaigning this year was incredible with all breweries embracing the spirit of the Hottest 100 as a true celebration of craft beer and producing some of the most highly entertaining and brilliantly creative content. Political promises were ripped off, new rock songs created, and great fun had by all as they courted their fan bases. Not surprisingly, beer lovers spread their votes across their personal taste palate which resulted in a record equaling 58 breweries being represented on the Hottest 100 list.

There were impressive performances too from many small independent breweries that keep our beer

economy alive and employ so many young Australians. In the battle between the states, the blues knocked the maroons off the top perch as NSW set the bar with 28 spots to QLD’s 26. VIC took 18, WA 11, ACT 9 and SA 8.

The day was celebrated with over 80 official countdown parties with people celebrating and sharing a common love for craft beer.”

A huge thank you to all our sponsors of the GABS Hottest 100, First Choice Liquor Market, Dan Murphy’s, Vintage Cellars, BWS, Liquorland, Big Commerce and Klaviyo.

*MOST POPULAR STYLES IN NEW BREW TOP 100

GABS 2023 BEERS THROUGHOUT THE YEARS

By GABS resident writer, Beer Diva Kirrily Waldhorn

When the GABS H100 kicked off back in 2008, there were less than 50 breweries in Australia and the beer scene was absolutely dominated by the big breweries. Today, of course, there are over 700 breweries and more beers than ever to choose from and vote for. The fascinating question is, how much has our style preference changed over the years? Do we still love the same styles we voted in our top 10 all those years ago or have our tastebuds evolved over time? Are there beer styles that have remained steadfast favourites and some that have completely fallen out of favour? We figured it was time to do a little crunching and get under the tastebuds of beer fans, past and present.

Let’s head right back to 2008 where it all began. The time when ugg boots, the Blackberry and Twilight were cooler than cool (so much change, so little time), and take a look at the beer styles we were showing our love for. Given one of the first forays into craft in Australia was Little Creatures Pale Ale, it’s no surprise that American Pale Ales were pretty popular back then, as were their Aussie counterparts. We were also starting to venture a little larger with the Double IPA making a showing along with an NZ-hopped lager and an Amber Ale. Further down the list, ESB’s (Extra Special Bitter), a Belgian Tripel and a couple of stouts demonstrated that we weren’t completely hop-obsessed, but also enjoy those more comforting malt driven styles.

2009 and the Double IPA was making its move up the rankings with a couple in the top 10, more American Pale Ale and the first of the darks with a Porter creeping in as well.

Another decade ticked over and we’re in the 2010’s, the era of YOLO, Jersey Shore (ugh),

planking and selfie sticks (double ugh) and with the turn of the decade, came a continuation for our love of all things Pale Ale and hops, with US and Aussie Pales dominating the chart. Anyone remember the wheat beers? These styles were incredibly refreshing and light, and probably the most polarising beer style of them all. Everyone had an opinion, you either loved them or hated them, there was no in-between. 2010 definitely found some love with a couple of wheat beers featuring in the top 20 but given the absence of them today, clearly the haters won that battle.

2011 was an interesting year in that beers #8-10 were all dark ales, with two Porters and a Black IPA on the list, though the list was still dominated by our all-time favourite ingredient, hops! Moving on to 2012, with those darks still hanging in there in the top 10 (four in fact), the German style Kölsch also made an appearance and for the first time, a sour beer, the Berliner Weisse hit the charts in the top 10. The sour revolution was in its infancy and perhaps even a little ahead of its time back then… or was it?

BEERS THROUGHOUT THE YEARS

2013 brought with it more hops, but this time in the shape of IPAs as our hop thresholds grew and we wanted more hops, more flavour, more intensity. We couldn’t get enough!! We were drinking bigger beers, with higher ABV’s, so much so that a Belgian Quad (coming in at a hefty 14.9% abv) also made the Top 10. Was this a sign of big things to come?

It was definitely the start of a foray into our love affair with IPA’s with nearly 50% of the top 20 beers being some form of IPA, be it American IPA, Double IPA or the newest kid on the block, the Imperial Red IPA, a beast of a beer style that combined the best of big hops, high alcohol and rich malts!

2015 was an interesting year… still hop dominated with a slight recalibration back to more traditional American & Australian Pale Ales but perhaps most interesting was the inclusion of three beers that were all mimicking popular food & drinks with Taco, Golden Stout Time and Milk & Three Sugars all finding favour in the Top 20. This was also around the time that GABS Festival beers really went all out as brewers pushed the boundaries between beer and food! 2016 feels like a bit of a turning point, back to more approachable beers, though still very hop-dominated with only one of the beers in the Top 20 not being some style of Pale Ale. This was also the year that the XPA (Extra Pale Ale) featured in the Top 20 for the first time, signaling that perhaps we had been defeated by those big, boozy hoppy numbers of the past, and this then continued on into 2017 with the XPA taking out the top position on the poll. What was also interesting in 2017 was the next faze to take hold of craft beer, the New England IPA, or NEIPA, or

the haze craze! Juicy, fruity and super-drinkable, there was nothing that was going to slow these juice-bombs down!

Tropical Pale Ale showed itself in 2018, more NEIPA’s and the continuing love affair with American & Australian Pales and IPA’s, which was pretty much replicated through 2019 and 2020. We are certainly a country of hop lovers it would seem!

Whilst our beer tastes were fairly consistent, life was anything but with the dreaded C word keeping us locked at home, socially distancing and getting our beers delivered straight to our front doors (maybe it wasn’t all that bad). Tik Tok exploded as housebound Gen Z’s got creative, Zoom was how we met both for work and socially and Netflix binging became our favourite pastime.

And finally 2021 and 2022 have brought perhaps the most diverse top 20 lists for some time and probably a great reflection of the need to stay stimulated whilst also the desire to be more grounded. Pale Ales, XPAs, Hazys and NEIPAs along with a Zero Carb/Zero Sugar and even a sour are all really supporting our foray back into easy-drinking, approachable and dare we say it, sessionable beer styles that feel exciting, if not a little reassuring and safe, which is exactly what we all need.

MELBOURNE FLOORPLAN

St Andrews Beach Brewery

Australian Beer Co

White Bay Beer Co

Frank's Cider Tasmania

Aether Brewing

Mismatch Brewing Co

Boatrocker Brewers

Banks Brewing

Jetty Road Brewery

Mountain Goat Beer

Hawke's Brewing Co

Gweilo Beer

Frexi Brewing

Yellow Tail Wines

Hawkers Beers

Hop

MEET OUR MELBOURNE EXHIBITORS

GABS 2023

MELBOURNE FOOD VENDORS

AMERICAN BBQ KITCHEN

GOOSE ON THE LOOSE PREMIUM SALAMI

"Our Artisan range of dry cured salami focuses on only using the highest quality ingredients and mixing new and unique flavours. You will not know what you have been missing, until you taste it!"

NUGGIES

That Arancini Guy has been operating for 8 years and is part of the fabric that makes up the Music Festival scene. Arancini, snocchi, chicken parma burger and more.

CHURCH MOUSE CHEESE

The Lucky Prawn, serves up quintessential ’80s-era, Australian-Chinese classics from our Brewery in Marrickville. This is our Premier event with Lucky Prawn hitting the road for GABS. Prawn toast, dimplings, spring rolls and dim sim.

ST. GERRY’S

The masters of made to order Greek donuts with a modern twist! Prepare your tastebuds for a number of mind blowing flavors!

BILBO SNAGGINS

Grilled Gourmet Hotdogs

PIEROGI PIEROGI

We make Polish Dumplings and we make them with love. Bringing from Poland a family history of cooking, eating, drinking and sharing we use the humble yet delicious pierogi to open eyes to the beauty of polish food and culture.

We specialise in handmade chicken nuggets that come in a variety of flavours.

THE CHIPPERY POMME FRITES

Based out of Byron Bay ‘The Chippery’ specialises in the humble Potato chip, we start by sourcing a grade Steak fries then double fry for crunch, lightly dusting with pure Sea Salt, and finishing with complimentary sauces and condiments.

THE GROOVY BURGER

We are 'extraordinary burger' specialists and make burgers like we mean it. Paired with our creative and festive loaded fries variations, our menu the fits a festival marketplace like a glove.

Q BARBEQUE

Home of woodfire smoked craft American BBQ. Brisket, pork ribs, beef ribs, buffalo wings and more.

TACO STATION

Mexican Street Food providing some of your favourite Mexican Meals. We cater for Gluten Free, vegan/vegetarian, diary free ect.

PIE THIEF

Pie Thief was started by two pie obsessives, Aaron and Scott, who would travel hours for a good pie. Now we don't need to. Alongside our core range, we also come up with a brand new pie every week. We love pies. We live and breathe the pie life!

WRAP ROLL IT

GREEK TROJAN

Our Horizontal spits are our unique selling point, we specialise in high-end lamb and chicken souvlaki wraps, vegetarian grilled halloumi wraps, various meat and salad meals, Greek style chips with crumbled feta, a variety of homemade Greek dips and much more.

400 GRADI

What makes an Italian restaurant the best is authentic, simple flavours with bold, natural ingredients. Less is more, with traditional Italian herbs and spices used in moderation to not overpower the main ingredients’ flavours.

"WE SMOKE...AMERICAN BBQ! BRISKET, PULLED PORK, LOADED FRIES AND MORE."

THAT ARANCINI GUY

THE LUCKY PRAWN X HAWKE'S BREWING CO

GABS 2023 SYDNEY FLOORPLAN

Young Henrys Brewing

Cloudwater Brew Co (UK)

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co (USA)

Bucketty's Brewery

Monkey Shoulder Whisky

Beerfarm

BrewArt

Freshwater Brewing Company

Resin Brewing

Good Land Brewing Co

Banks Brewing

Bridge Road Brewers

FELLR

Little Creatures

Australian Beer Co

White Bay Beer Co

Frank's Cider Tasmania

One Drop Brewing Co

Jervis Bay Brewing Co

Brouhaha Brewery

Brookvale Union

7th Day Brewery

Rusty Penny Brewing

Archie Rose Distilling Co

Yellow Tail Wines

Curly Lewis Brewing Co

Frenchie's Brewery

Garage Project

Hawke's Brewing Co

Dad & Dave's Brewing

Esker Beer Co

Tinnies

4 Pines Brewing Co

The Grifter Brewing Co

Six String Brewing Co

Heaps Normal

Brewhouse

Akasha Brewing Co

Sundowner Brewing Co

Mountain Culture Beer Co

Deeds Brewing Shout Brewing Co Billsons Beverages

New

Sydney Brewery

Reckless Brewing Co

The Marsden Brewhouse

The Coastal Brewing Company

Better Beer

BentSpoke Brewing Co

Wayward Brewing x Batch Brewing

Balter

MEET OUR SYDNEY EXHIBITORS

SYDNEY FOOD VENDORS

AMERICAN BBQ KITCHEN

PREMIUM SALAMI

"Our Artisan range of dry cured salami focuses on only using the highest quality ingredients and mixing new and unique flavours. You will not know what you have been missing, until you taste it!"

BIRDMAN FOOD TRUCK

Birdman Food Truck is inspired by the love we have for Korean flavours and also Birdman, the rapper. Put Some Respeck On Your Chicken.

LOBSTER HOUSE

Lobster House AU is a California-inspired restaurant that specializes in serving premium lobster rolls. Its owner, Joseph, spent three years in the United States playing professional golf before challenging himself in a new domain by opening this business.

LA BUFALA WOODFIRED PIZZA

We supply Woodfired Pizza and soft drinks

LETS DO YUM CHA

Our expertly trained Dim Sum chef in the traditions of Hong Kong, crafts delectable, handcrafted Yum Cha dishes using only the freshest ingredients.

BIRDMAN WINGS

Birdman Wings serve up the tastiest and spiciest wings around!

OMG! DECADENT DONUTS

OMG! Decadent Donuts are delicious donuts made hot and fresh. The donuts have a soft light texture and are dusted in our bespoke flavours of handcrafted sugars made from real fruit, vegetable and spice. Vegan and free from gluten, dairy, eggs, wheat, nuts, yeast and sulphites.

operating for 8 years and is part of the fabric that makes up the Music Festival scene. Arancini, snocchi, chicken parma burger and more.

CHURCH

BRISKET AND BRAWN

Brisket and Brawn BBQ Co is a Sydney-based food truck specializing in American barbecue. Serving 14hr smoked brisket, beef short ribs, loaded tots , and a variety of other

CHURBURGER

One of Sydneys longest running food trucks created on the OG Churburger brand founded by Sydney top chef Warren Turnbull. Selling American style burgers using premium produce with real chefs on board.

THE LUCKY PRAWN X HAWKE'S BREWING CO

The Lucky Prawn, serves up quintessential ’80s-era, Australian-Chinese classics from our Brewery in Marrickville. This is our Premier event with Lucky Prawn hitting the road for GABS. Prawn toast, dimplings, spring rolls and dim sim.

DIRTY BIRD

SOUVLAKI WRAPS

Souvlaki wraps , Greek authentic food. Lamb, chicken, halloumi and more.

BURGER HEAD

PACIFIC BBQ SEAFOOD GRILL

The delicious gourmet alternative to your typical deep fried Fish & Chips. Pacific BBQ brings the finest flavours of the ocean to your Australia's favourite events with a sizzling, char-grilled twist! We take pride in our nautical originality; make sure you swing by and give the Captain's wheel a

"WE SMOKE...AMERICAN BBQ! BRISKET, PULLED PORK, LOADED FRIES AND MORE."

GABS 2023 BRISBANE FLOORPLAN

MEET OUR BRISBANE EXHIBITORS

BRISBANE FOOD VENDORS

Starting by choosing the protein between fresh Falafel (vegan), chicken teriyaki or Pork Belly, your poke bowl will be made fresh, using ingredients like corn, pickled ginger, sauerkraut, edamame and our delicious Sriracha mayo. Serving up fried chichen sandwiches, popcorn chicken and cheesy loaded fries!

BBQ LOW AND SLOW

The BBQ Roadshow Low’n’Slow food truck is one of Queensland’s busiest festival and event caterers serving an extensive menu including smoked meats like 12 hour brisket and 9 hour pulled pork. Most menu items can be done without gluten or dairy on request.

CHIPSTARS

CHIPSTARS

The Original OG Loaded

GOOSE ON THE LOOSE PREMIUM SALAMI

"Our Artisan range of dry cured salami focuses on only using the highest quality ingredients and mixing new and unique flavours. You will not know what you have been missing, until you taste it!"

BILL’S BURGERS

Bill’s Burgers brings to the streets of Brisbane succulent gourmet burgers made from only the finest quality ingredients served to you from our funked up food truck.

EAT THE THING

Want fresh, delicious and variety? Have Eat the Thing. A variety of tacos and loaded fries.

OMG! DECADENT DONUTS

OMG! Decadent Donuts are delicious donuts made hot and fresh. The donuts have a soft light texture and are dusted in our bespoke flavours of handcrafted sugars made from real fruit, vegetable and spice. Vegan and free from gluten, dairy, eggs, wheat, nuts, yeast and sulphites.

ITS A WING THING

It’s a Wing Thing crunchy fried wings rolled in their perfectly balanced signature sauce are like nothing you have tasted! You just need to decide on Original, Spicy or Super Charged - if you dare!!

CHURCH MOUSE CHEESE

DUMPLING MASTER

Taste traditional dumplings & buns at Dumpling Master Food Truck, You Won't Be Able to Forget it. We have run our food truck for 7 years! We serve up 3 flavours dumplings, 2 flavours buns, veggie spring rolls, pancakes and fried rice. Gluten-Free and Vegan options are also on menu. A little bit of everything? No problem, a range of small eats & value packs are available!

THE KRANSKI SISTERS

The biggest and best German sausages, warm pretzels and hot chips.

BRAZZO BOYS

Brazzo Boys is a Brazilian Churrasco (BBQ) food truck based in Noosa. We use a variety of meats such as rump steak (Picanha), marinated chicken thigh, pork chorizo and also haloumi cheese and cook them in a flame of charcoal and wood. Our meals are served with a Brazilian salad, in a crusty roll or on loaded fries. It’s an authentic Brazilian way of cooking barbecue using a rotisserie with big spits smoking the meats to perfection.

STATE HOUSE FUSION

BROOKLYN DEPOT

Brooklyn Depot is your one-stop shop for all foods ‘Americana’. The name Brooklyn Depot originates from our OG site which was a bus depot on the East Coast of Australia.. since then we’ve become a cult favourite and name-checked for having the best burgers outside of the big apple

SOMETHING NEW IS BREW ING

co me a nd s ay h i at stall 18 for a chance to wi n a ye ar s su pp ly o f beer