With voting now officially closed in the annual GABS Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers Countdown, there's a brief lull as the number crunchers to do their thing in the lead-up to the big reveal.
In the interim, breweries and other good beer spots across the country have switched from campaign mode to party preparation as they get set to host countdown parties on January 27 where you can get together with likeminded folk and enjoy the tension, drama and fun as the results are released.
For a full list of H100 parties you'll need to head over to the GABS website. However, we'll add some of our picks below so you can get a wee taste of what's on offer...
Moffat Beach
The serial trophy winners at many of the country's major beer awards will be hoping they can make a big mark in the minds of drinkers this year. Join them at their Caloundra home with all the action on the big screen, 20 taps of beer, BBQ and burgers all day, democracy sausages, the Triple J countdown on the speakers, GABS H100 Bingo and plenty of prizes.
Crafty Cabal Member offer at Moffat Beach Brewing Co: FREE Tasting Paddle!
Akasha
Park up early for this one as Akasha are putting on a bar shout every time one of their beers places in the top 100. Besides that they'll have $5 Super Chill tinnies, cheap cocktails, wines and spirits, Hottest 100 Bingo with prizes, corn hole and other games in the beer garden, Triple J's hottest 100 pumping on the stereo, and Matt & Benny's BBQ Buns for sustenance.
Crafty Cabal Member offer at Akasha Taproom & Brewery: FREE Schooner!
Hop Nation
Get set for a Rat Party over in Footscray as Hop Nation have high hopes for their Rattenhund classic pilsner breaking into the upper echelons of the chart. To wit, they'll be serving up $10 pints of the much-loved pilsner, while the crew from Good Pizza will be cooking up a special Rattenhund pizza for the day. Throw in the Triple J countdown and some classic raffle action, and you're all set.
Crafty Cabal Member offer at Hop Nation:
Pints FOR Pots!
