Okay, so it’s not beer. But when your favourite Brisbane-based Crafty Pint writer with a German surname writes a book, you want to hear about it, right?
Following Beer Drinker’s Toolkit, Crafty Pint writer Mick Wüst has gone and written Gin Drinker’s Toolkit - a short and entertaining book that explores all things gin and doesn’t take itself too seriously.
Every new book needs a book launch. And when the book is full of gin, so is the launch party.
The launch party will be upstairs in the Gallery/Distillery at Milton Common - home to Common Ground Spirits - from 6:30pm until 9:00pm on Thursday October 31.
You can expect…
- Normal book launch stuff - book signing, Q&A with Mick, pretending to listen while you figure out how to sneak to the bar to get another drink.
- A guided tasting through Common Ground’s gin range, with Mick giving tips on tasting and distiller Justin Reddy giving insights into each gin.
- A distillery tour, where Justin talks through the gin-making process using straightforward language - no jargon allowed.
- A cocktail demo with a skilled bartender showing how to make a classic cocktail with low effort and big impact.
- Cocktail specials, food specials, and specials on gin bottles.
You can buy Mick's books from his website to get a personalised message, or from bookshops everywhere. There'll also be copies available on the night.
Tickets are just $20 (+bf) and include 4 x 15ml tasters of gin from Common Ground Spirits.
Milton Common is at 35 Railway Terrace, (next to Milton Station).
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About Gin Drinker's Toolkit
Gin Drinker's Toolkit is for anyone who wants to know more about gin, whether you're a new drinker or a long-time lover who wants to soak up every last drop. It's more like a chat in a bar than sitting through a lecture. It's like going to giniversity.
It’s got everything you want to know about gin:
- The good, the bad, and the ugly of gin’s history.
- An overview of how gin’s made, and the botanicals that give gin its many flavours.
- A rundown of gin styles (yes, gin has different styles) and some notable brands.
- How to level up your gin game: from glassware to garnishes, how to taste gin, mastering the G&T and exploring mixers and cocktails.
- Ideas for pairing gins with foods, moods, and even movies.
