Since 2018, Frenchies Bistro and Brewery in Rosebery has been hosting an annual one-day Fresh Harvest Beer Festival. This year, for the first time, the event is turning into a week-long extravaganza. For six days — from Monday, May 5, to Saturday, May 10 — the venue will run a massive program of happenings, from tastings and tap takeovers to food pairings and a raclette night. Whether you're a Frenchies die-hard or a curious newbie, you're bound to find something for you. Head in on Thursday, May 8, from 6.30pm for a free evening of IPA tasting. And, if you like what you try, return on Friday, May 9, from midday, when IPA will take over the taps for the day. Look out for Ryefield WCIPA, Double Phresh IPA, Cryo Nelson Hazy IPA, and loads more. Come Saturday, May 10, raclette night will kick off at 7pm. For $89, you'll spend the evening melting Swiss raclette cheese on your very own raclettier and nibbling on house-smoked saucisson and cured chorizo, cooked potatoes and pickles — while sipping on a schooner of Ryefield IPA or Double Phresh IPA. Also promised are releases of limited-edition beers and hoppy food pairings. See the rest of the program over here.
