Righto, time to take a deep breath because Boatrocker is turning 15 and there's a lot to celebrate. So much so, in fact, that they can't squeeze it all into a day and have instead chosen to celebrate all weekend long, with throwbacks, new releases, music, free tastings, giveaways, epic meals, masterclasses and much more.
Things kick off on April 12 with the tapping of a new cellar release beer (2pm). That signals the start of the rest of the festivities, which will go a little something like this...
All weekend
Enjoy drinks specials every day, including a 15 percent discount on takeaways of Alpha Queen (the very first beer produced under the Boatrocker label), a special Cellar Release Bar that'll be serving up six exclusive barrel aged beers, Barrel Room Craft Cocktail tasting paddles, and a new Boatrocker Spirits 'Signature Serve' menu.
April 13
Midday will usher in the tapping of the 2024 Birthday Ramjet, followed by a beer masterclass (2pm-3pm, info & tickets here), a spirits masterclass (3:30pm-4:30pm, book here), and then Boatrocker founder Matt Houghton will be shifting over to the Cellar Bar to share a few new (by which he means old) treats. Then, at 6:30pm he'll be pulling nails from some barrels and offering up free tastings of forthcoming beer releases. From 7pm DJ Ben Sorensen will be playing bangers from the naughties, there'll be a 'cake cutting', and they'll be giving away magnums (large bottles of beer, not ice creams...) on the hour, every hour, 'til 10pm.
April 14
Sunday lunch is sorted with 'A Trip Down Memory Lane', hosted by founders Matt and Andrea. It'll be a family-style Italian-inspired affair that'll include food and a special selection of beers and spirits – both Boatrocker's own and those they've been inspired by (more info and tickets available here). After lunch the live music will start up and take you into the evening.
Seats for all ticketed events across the weekend are strictly limited so be sure to get your bookings in quick. For everything else, you're all good to just turn up whenever and get stuck into the good stuff.
Crafty Cabal Member offer at Boatrocker Brewers & Distillers: Pints-FOR-Pots!
