Below is a few of the best of for myself as Gabs Sydney this year. My girlfriend Nicole and I try and go every year, but have had a break with the kids being too young. It was awesome to take our friends along for the evening session and show them a great time. Well the event and brands did that job
Games
The local boys from Seeker had the mini bball on with some good one hand left shots towards the end of the night. I beat my girlfriend to 10 but not 20 lol
Buckettys had pinball machines which included the Avengers and and Elton John one. Any free pinball is good right. Mini pool tables were a novelty as well. I did try their Smores beer with a marshmallow in it, very unique but not my style
Reckless had a game where you tossed a fake dog poo onto a board/hole. Won a free taster of Red so pretty stoked with that
Beers
With a mixtapes of beers including, XPAs, Reds and Pale ales. Below are the brands indulged in
Reckelss Brewing, Balter, Five Barrels, Curly Lewis, Prickly Pete, Bentstoke , Buckettys, Behemoth, Sundowner, Sailors Grave Brewing, Black Flag Brewing and Barons Brewing
https://www.recklessbrewingco.com.au
Best Festival Beer
Number 72 on the Special Taps. Not usual type of beer but really enjoyed it
Your Mates Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta a while stout at 8%
The prominent presence of natural vanilla beans adds a delightful sweetness without overpowering the beer’s overall balance. Caramel and toffee notes from the malt provide a comforting sweetness, while a gentle touch of roasted malt imparts a subtle complexity. The interplay of malt sweetness and vanilla is harmoniously balanced, with just enough bitterness from the hops to provide a clean finish. The flavour also carries some burn from the alcohol, enriching the complexity and depth of the taste.
https://yourmatesbrewing.com/
Food
While I didn’t indulge myself with any solid food. The chips aka Hooleys waves were off the chain. They gave unlimited samples and when they packed up for the night they left massive packets of their gear. Salt and Vinegar was the best.
Outside Gabs Sydney Food
Emperors Garden Bakery on Dixon St
You can’t go wrong with this place. Super squashed inside and standing room only. The BBQ Pork Rolls are the go to. Hefty in price at $4.90 they are worth their weight in gold. With the sweet bread and sweet pork meat combo. A must purchase for granddad looking after the kids at home
Make sure you check this event out, support the brands and get involved for next year’s it’s an awesome, well organized event with short beer lines haha