Murray’s Brewery ‘Go Loco’ Summer festival

• NEW fruit beers and cider
• FREE summer concerts
• NEW hermit crab races
• FRESH summer smokehouse/taco menu
• NEW Sunset Saturdays

Murray’s Brewery’s ‘Go Loco’ Summer Festival features a crazy line-up of 7 fruit beers, 2 ciders, luxe cocktails, craft spirits, free concerts, BBQ and tacos –plus for the first time, hermit crab racing!  

Visitors can enjoy live musical entertainment every weekend, PLUS the award-winning venue will host  3 free summer concert events – 26 December Boxing Day Rocks (featuring Brien McVernon); 1 January New Year’s Day Recovery Party (featuring Grayson); 26 January Australia Day Weekend (featuring Michael Peter).

“Where else on the peninsula can you sample fresh blueberry beer, pear cider, craft spirits and cocktails, while feasting on our famous smokehouse menu, sitting back and taking in some tunes, get educated on a brewery tour, have the kids run wild safely – and compete in crab racing? It really is loco! We couldn’t be more excited to bring a full line up of great experiences to Port Stephens this Summer,” said Brewery owner, Murray Howe.

A line-up of 7 fruit beers will add to the festivities, including Murray’s annual ‘Melon Rouge’ Watermelon Beer. While it’s a drinker’s dream, it’s a bit of a brewer’s nightmare as it’s one of the stickiest, messiest brews of the year, made from more than 100 fresh local watermelons. In addition to its regular line-up, visitors can enjoy a brand new range of fruit beers – Passionfruit, Lime, Blood Orange, Blueberry, White Peach, Watermelon, Pineapple . . . . plus the launch of Murray’s new Pear Cider. The beers will be released progressively from December.

“If you think mixing beer and fruit is for whimps, then think again! Properly balanced fruit beer can be the perfect, refreshing beverage on a hot summer day.”

A fresh summer menu, focused on smokehouse and BBQ and ironically also adding more vegan options, and new in-demand specials including taco trios will be served.

Murray’s Brewery will be opening later on Saturday nights in December and January when it will serve pizzas and fries until sunset - perfect for a family and friends get together.

There’s lots to keep the kids happy, with weekend kids’ outdoor games such as hermit crab races and apple bobbing, plus an interactive scavenger hunt game to play.

Brewery Tours occur daily at 2.15pm, and live music plays every weekend. A Brewery Bus shuttle service operates from Nelson Bay on weekends, as well as on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

Murray’s Go Loco Summer festivities start on 7 December, and run through to the Australia Day long weekend in late January.

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Murray’s Brewery Boxing Day Rocks Festival

Featuring:

• Launch of Murray’s famous Watermelon Beer
• FREE rockin’ family concert
• BBQ and Taco food specials
• Hermit Crab Racing
• Brewery Tours and more . . .

Thursday 26 December, 2019

Don’t box yourself in with nothing fun to do on Boxing Day . . . . come out and celebrate Boxing Day Rocks at Murray’s Brewery instead!

The brewer is marking the public holiday with some crazy fun, including the annual release of its famous Watermelon Beer, a FREE rocking concert performed by local artist Brian McVernon, kids’ activities and hermit crab racing.

The festival is a tribute to flavour, fine tunes and family fun. It’s a great opportunity to sample a range of Murray’s medal-winning craft beer styles and flavours, as well as taste and enjoy a great selection of easy drinking local and regional wines.

Brewery owner, Murray Howe, expects the day to be a big hit with families.  

“The space for kids to play is one of the most consistent compliments we receive.  There’s lots to keep the kids happy, with kids’ outdoor games such as hermit crab races and apple bobbing, plus an interactive scavenger hunt game.”

“And for the big kids, we’re releasing our ‘Melon Rouge’ Watermelon Beer on Boxing Day. While it’s a drinker’s dream, it’s a bit of a brewer’s nightmare as it’s one of the stickiest, messiest brews of the year! Made from more than 100 fresh local watermelons, the base is an American-style wheat beer. The freshly hand-cut and pulped fruit is then added at the fermentation stage. The flavour is subtle, not overpowering watermelon. And the colour is a soft pink hue of the fruit. It’s easy drinking and really refreshing,” he added.

And parents can enjoy some delicious summer food sensations including the brewer’s signature ‘Big Smoke’ BBQ share platter featuring beef brisket, ribs and pork painstakingly slow-smoked over wood fired heat. Or why not try a healthy option like a lamb quinoa salad or trio of tacos? It matches perfectly to a refreshing glass of the Watermelon Beer.

There’s great kids’ $10 meal deals too, including pure fruit ice-creams matched to the fruit beer flavours all summer.

Murray’s Brewery and Port Stephens Winery is VERY family friendly, and children are very welcome.

Brewery Tours run daily at 2.15pm and cost $5 per adult (children until 12 years free).

A special Brewery Bus service will be running on the day, travelling in from Nelson Bay. The service is $5 per person, and includes a free Brewery Tour! Bookings essential.

Murray’s Brewery is open Boxing Day from 10am until 6pm.

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His last Australian band, The Retro Rockets headlined every major Rock n Roll and Rockabilly festival in Australia and New Zealand, recorded 5 studio albums and 1 live album. Brien wrote all the songs for this band and was the lead vocalist/guitarist.

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