Intro The last meeting at The Mill was awesome. In April we’re heading back there but this time they’re in their new venue in the Bendigo Hotel, Collingwood. Theme Good beer, good people and good times. Content Sharif will be talking about and sharing his Rhubarb “Will it Beer?” Food Yep, The Mill do great […]
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Judging day for the Yarra Valley Brewers Belgian Beerfest competition. Note: This event is listed as 9:00am–12:00pm so it doesn’t block out the entire day for those subscribed to the calendar. Please check the Yarra Valley Brewers website (or their email communications) for the exact judging session times. We’ll post results to Discord as soon […]
Intro In May we’re heading back to Co Conspirators in Brunswick. It’s Pint of Origin week and Co Con are hosting regional QLD breweries including Moffat Beach Brewing Co. Madocke Beer Brewing Co. Burleigh Brewing Co. and 10 Toes Brewing Co.Wednesday is also “midweek pints” day at Co-Con. Select beers will be $10 a pint […]
Winter Feast is the Merri Mashers and THursty Brewers annual winter party. It’s a celebration of great homebrewed beer, warming comfort food, puffer jackets, fire drums and great people. The event is held at Holger’s farm in Diamond Creek and is free for all club members to attend. Partners and kids are also welcome, with […]
Intro ARE YOU READY FOR AN AGM?! Yeah, June each year is when we hold our AGM. It’s always a well attended event. This year we’re heading to Keeper in Brunswick. As well as having a front row seat should a coup d’etat break out, you will also get to see (or receive?) the latest […]
It’s time again for the Westgate Brewers Stout Extravaganza. Judging is on Sunday 19 July at the Footscray Rowing Club and the entry deadline is Saturday 4 July. I’m assuming this is the drop off deadline too but keep an eye on their website for exact details closer to the date. This is always a […]
Judging will commence at 1:00pm, with awards scheduled for 5:00pm. Please keep an eye on the Westgate Brewers website and communications from the competition organiser for any updates to timing or instructions. Transport for judges and stewards will be coordinated via Discord. Results will be posted to Discord as they are announced, followed shortly by […]
Intro In July awaits us another themed meeting, brewing with roots at Molly Rose, aka ‘Rooted’, so please bring any creation you have with you, be it ginger, potatoes, carrots – you have it, you bring it! Theme Rooted / brewing with roots! Content For our July meeting we are heading back to Molly Rose […]
Vicbrew entries are due in by 1pm on Saturday the 22nd of August. Drop off sites are on the Vicbrew website, or you can PM Brian and drop off a his house (this will need to be before Friday the 21st of August)
It’s that time again when beers go head to head at the most exciting meeting of the year! This year’s annual Head-to-Head comp is World Cup themed, with brewers representing different countries through their beers. We are returning again to the Clifton Hill Brewpub function room. Food is available from the venue. Please make sure […]
In March, Chris S was awarded Champion Brewer at the Merri Mashers IPA Competition 2026, scoring points across categories from Hazy IPA to the illustrious Belgian IPA. As part of the prize, sponsored by Molly Rose Brewing and Bluestone Yeast, he went to Molly Rose to re-brew one of his beers. On 4th September, from […]
VicBrew is the biggest homebrew competition of the year. It attracts more entries than any other competition, covers every beer style imaginable, and features two full days of judging. It’s always an epic event. Check out the VicBrew website for entry details, but the Mashers strongly encourage members to get involved. Enter a beer to […]
Tallboy has been running its annual Oktoberfest celebration for many years, and the Mashers have been serving our own beers there for almost as long. It’s a fantastic event packed with great German-style beer, lederhosen, pretzels, live music, competitions, and plenty of good times. It’s not one to miss. As always, a select group of […]
Intro While we had plenty of memorable meetings at the old Future Mountain, we haven’t had a meeting at Steam Jacket yet. Well in September we’re going to remedy this. It’s a great venue right on the tram line Theme I’m writing this in March. Maybe check back closer to the date. This is more […]
The last competition for the year! This year, Bayside are holding their competition at Liberty Brewing Co. in Cheltenham. Make sure you get your entries in and volunteer to judge or steward! Cheltenham is a fair hike for most Mashers, so we’ll coordinate transport via Discord. Entries close at 12 pm on Saturday 26 September […]
The last competition for the year! This year, Bayside are holding their competition at Liberty Brewing Co. in Cheltenham. Make sure you get your entries in and volunteer to judge or steward! Cheltenham is a fair hike for most Mashers, so we’ll coordinate transport via Discord. Entries close at 12 pm on Saturday 26 September […]
Adam took out the highly competative American IPA category at the Masher’s IPA comp back in March. Part of his prize is having his beer commercially re-brewered by Dan and the team at Tallboy and Moose. Adam helped brew this beer recently and the official launch will be on Saturday the 3rd of October.Some tables […]
Matriarch Day is the annual celebration of Co Conspirators’ flagship Matriarch IPA. This year, Co Conspirators and KegLand have provided eight Mashers with Matriarch fresh wort kits, challenging them to create their own unique interpretation of this iconic beer. From subtle tweaks to bold reimaginings, each brewer has put their own spin on the recipe. […]
Join the Merri Mashers for a relaxed Friday night at Foreigner Brewing — good beer, good company and the usual questionable amount of brewing chat. Hungry? We can order pizza from next door at the Henkell Street Cinema, so grab a beer, grab a slice and settle in for an easy end to the week.