Beers for Mates

Overview

The past couple of weeks haven't just been wet in New South Wales and Queensland. They've been catastrophically drenching, with the two states weathering not only torrential rain but also widespread flooding. And if you've been lucky enough to avoid the worst of it, you're probably eager to help out however you can — including with your next schooner, pint or several.

At Australian Venue Co locations around Australia — all 180-plus pubs and bars around the country, including a heap in Sydney — your next beer will help flood-affected folks in need. In NSW specifically, the hospitality company is donating $1 per schooner and $2 per pint from every Furphy beer to the Red Cross Qld and NSW Floods Appeal. Yep, in a time that hasn't had much in the way of good news, that's something to say cheers to.

The whole thing has been dubbed Beers for Mates, and it's running till the end of the month. So, to lend a hand by sinking a few brews, all you need to do is hit up your local AVC venue and order a Furphys between Wednesday, March 9–Thursday, March 31.

Top image: Untied, by Daniele Massacci.