Good Beer Week 2023

Overview

The citywide celebration of hops, malt and yeast that is Good Beer Week descends on Melbourne for its 11th edition from Saturday, May 20–Saturday, May 27, delivering yet another program packed full of hoppy, frothy festivities.

This year's lineup has more than 70 events catering to beer lovers of all persuasions, including return favourites like the expert-led Hair of the Dog Breakfast at Beer DeLuxe Fed Square and The Fox Hotel's always-raucous GBW scavenger hunt.

Mabu Mabu's Nornie Bero is hosting a Torres Strait Island feast infused with native flavours, storytelling and immersive performances, and featuring a special collab beer crafted on Indigenous ingredients. Meanwhile, Deeds Taproom & Kitchen invites beer-loving sweet tooths to whip up clever dessert creations using its own signature brews for beery bake-off to remember.

Carmen Zammit

Victoria by Farmer's Daughters will be spreading their love for all things Gippsland with a feast showcasing produce from Bonnie Brae's Farm alongside a swag of exclusive pours from Good Land Brewing. And beloved Collingwood beer joint Bar SK will return to its former Smith Street digs, joining new tenant March for a one-off shindig featuring sips by Edge Brewing and snacks courtesy of neighbour Ides.

Denmark and Australia will go head to head for an indie craft beer dinner, Bad Shepherd Brewing Co is hosting a showcase dedicated to the breweries of Melbourne's southeast, and Bodriggy is heading skyward for Good Heavens' annual GBW Oyster Fest.

Meanwhile, Hop Nation will be throwing a party in honour of its new dog-friendly beer, Molly Rose joins forces with Mjolner for a viking-worthy feast, and the folks at Moon Dog are back with their beloved GBW banquet dedicated to barrel-aged drops.

Moon Dog, by Kate Shanasy

Top image: Hopheads