Melbourne Royal’s Australian International Beer Awards (AIBA) is the marquee event on Australia’s beer calendar—and with hundreds of brewers and hospitality professionals gathered in one room, a good time is practically guaranteed. Established in 1987, the ABIAs have beer appreciation…
Ain’t no party like a SpecTAPular party. The Great Australasian Beer SpecTAPular rolled into the World Heritage Listed Royal Exhibition Building with literal truckloads of beer. I joined what’s considered one of the best beer festivals in the world for…
Lagers and pilsners and porters, oh my! The Australian International Beer Awards are a sight to behold. Brewers swap their steal capped boots for polished leather and beer t-shirts become waistcoats and frocks. Buckets brimming with beer adorn the tables….
After a two year hiatus, Good Beer Week returns with a curated festival celebrating good beer and good times. This year’s concise program champions indie brewers. (A cause near and dear to The Plus Ones’ hearts.) Here’s our top picks…
Is sipping beer at a local brewery one of life’s greatest pleasures? My plus one and I confirmed the answer is ‘yes’ on a recent visit to the Deeds Taproom. The moment I opened the door, I knew I was…
Prost! After a two year hiatus, Oktoberfest is back. For the Melburnians who can’t make it to Germany, Burnley Brewing is throwing a three-week Bavarian Bierfest filled with free beer, lederhosen, and weiner schnitzel. New Aussie owners Chloe Hoiberg and…
Father’s Day is always a toughie. Do you take your dad out? Cooking him a delicious meal? Or make him his favourite cocktail at home? What else do dads love? Enter Team Plus Ones with our guide for what to…
From fruity sours to chocolate stouts, the 2022 Australian International Beer Awards were a smashing success. Nearly 1,000 industry professionals gathered together to toast the best beers in Australia and beyond. It was one heck of a party. In the…
Melbourne, meet your new local. The Co-Conspirators brewpub has opened its doors to the public. The new venue is the result of blood, sweat, tears, passion, personality, and quite a bit of stainless steel. (The working brew house is in…
With lockdown ending across various states of Australia (not long to go now Melbourne!), team TPO has done the hard work for you by sampling the best new drinks for the perfect picnic this summer. You’re welcome. Read on for…