Pint of Origin

#PoO25 Events

Friday 9 May, 2025

Teenage Brewing (Saitama) Tap Takeover

Benchwarmer

Teenage "Avant-Garde" Sour DIPA W/Fuku Mikan & Chili
Teenage "Interplay" West Coast IPA
Teenage "Lei Aloha" Brut Sour Ale W/ Hibiscus, Pomegranate, Rosehip
Teenage "Paradise Garage" IPA W/ Ube, Lemon Cheesecake
Teenage "Teenage Hazy Jane" DDH DIPA (Brewdog Collab)
Teenage "Undercurrent" Imperial Red Ale W/ Fresh Cherries
Teenage "Vexation" IPA W/ Coffee , Hazelnut , Orange

 

Pint Of Origin Collab Beer Launch

Bridge Road Brewers Brunswick

We're kicking off Pint of Origin 2025 with a special launch of 4 collab beers between Bridge Road Brewers and our regional mates - Love Shack, Dollar Bill, Sailor's Grave and Blackman's Brewing. The taps will be primed with over 20 unique beers from across Regional Victoria plus these amazing collabs hitting the bar for the first time ever.

Book ahead to secure a table.

 

Molly Rose Tap Takeover

Captain Melville

We’re launching a gin, and we knew Molly Rose was just the place to make it for us! Molly Rose will be taking over a select number of taps while we spend the day pouring up riffs on a French 75, Death in the Afternoon, Sazerac, Corpse Reviver No. 2 and a house made cocktail, starring unique pastis, gin and other liqueurs from Molly Rose.

 

Kick Off: USA All-Stars

Carwyn Cellars

How: just roll on in! | The opening party for this year's Pint of Origin: USA! Massive American beer showcase to get you started! Fresh keg arrivals from house-favourites Parish & Adroit theory plus pearls from our cellar.

 

POO COLLAB LAUNCH NIGHT

CoConspirators Brewpub

We’re starting strong. Day one of Pint of Origin sees the launch of three exclusive collab beers brewed in partnership with some of Brisbane’s best. From bold hops to fruity tropicals and decadent dessert beers, this is the perfect intro to our ten-day Brisbane tap takeover.

🍺 Collab Beers Launching: • The Valley Hustler – Double Cali IPA (with Range Brewing) • The River Drifter – Mango, Finger Lime & Coconut Pastry Sour (with Aether, Sea Legs & Revel) • The Racketeer – Peanut Butter & Raspberry Jam Pastry Stout (with Helios, Bacchus & Scarborough Harbour)

🔥 All beers available on tap and in cans to take away 🎧 DJ Trishy bringing the party from 6–9pm 🎟️ Free Entry – www.coconspirators.com.au

 

Vault City x Good Land x Mr West collab launch and tap showcase

Mr West

A showcase of beers from Vault City & Good Land brewing as well as a free shop tasting downstairs by Good Land from 6 to 8pm. The official launch of our 3 way collaboration brewed by our friends at Good Land Brewing.

 

Rocky Ridge Tap Takeover

Royston Hotel

Rocky Ridge take over our taps at The Roy. Expect special releases, old classics and a Royston/Rocky Ridge Exclusive! Pouring all weekend!

 

Fresh Cold Pints Launch Party

Sporting Club Hotel

Do you like pints? Do you like them fresh and cold? Come celebrate opening night of Pint of Origin with the freshest kegs in the state from BentSpoke taking over the back bar. The beer would only be fresher if you drank straight from the tank!

 

Sunshine Coast Tap Takeover

The Park Hotel Abbotsford

We'll be hosting some delicious Sunshine Coast breweries here at The Park! We have some old favourites and some new beers that haven't made it to Victoria yet so come down and have a pint with us.

 

🏒 Opening Night: Drop the Puck with Goodland & Parallel 49

Whitehart Bar

We’re kicking off Pint of Origin in true Canadian style, dropping the puck with a launch party featuring Goodland Brewery and Parallel 49, all the way from Canada. It’s the perfect way to start the week: big beers, bold flavours, and great company. Don't miss this chance to try some rare brews from these legends of the north.

 

Saturday 10 May, 2025

Anchorage x Forward Hops - Hellcoming: Aus Exclusive Beer Launch

Carwyn Cellars

Ticketed: $150+ BF | Australian-exclusive Anchorage x Forward Hops beer launch, alongside an incredible Anchorage tap showcase & early access to bottled rarities, including the worldwide famous 'A Deal With The Devil'! Be part of the private early-access event!

 

RANGE BREWING TAP TAKEOVER

CoConspirators Brewpub

Brisbane’s boundary-pushers Range Brewing are taking over our taps. Known for their never-the-same lineup of hop-forward, juicy and experimental brews, this is your chance to drink through their freshest beers – no flights required.

🍺 On Tap from Range: • DISCO – Hazy Pale Ale • NEW DIRECTION – NTH IPA • CORE MEMORY – Hazy DIPA • STICKY ICKY – West Coast IPA • ROLL THE DICE – DDH IPA • STILL THE ONE – DDH DIPA • MORNING RITUAL – Breakfast Stout • REPEAT AFTER ME – Oat Cream IPA

🍺 Also pouring: The Valley Hustler • The River Drifter • The Racketeer

🎟️ Free Entry – www.coconspirators.com.au

 

Beer & Skittles

Heartbreaker

Smash cans, win beer!
Step right up and try your luck sliding a can of beer, on a slab of Navy Strength Ice, over the river and into the skittles.
Who ever said bad things happen when you cross the river?

 

Vault City x Mr West Corner Shop

Mr West

A showcase of Vault Cities world famous pastry sours and stouts paired with sweets, treats, cakes and lollies.

 

Live Music

The Windsor Alehouse

Live music from 9pm. Get in early and enjoy weekend happy hour 4pm-7pm and $12 cocktails ALL night

 

Mountain Culture Tap Take-Over

The Woodlands Hotel

We are turning over eight to ten taps of Mountain Culture's fantastic core range, single hop and limited releases for your imbibing pleasure!

 

Sunday 11 May, 2025

Vertere (Okutama) Tap Takeover

Benchwarmer

Vertere "Baldwinii" Imperial Pastry Stout
Vertere "Rostrata" WCIPA
Vertere "Casimiroa" NEIPA
Vertere "Myrtus" Guava Sour w/Coconut
Vertere "Ravenia" Hazy IPA
Vertere "Window to WCB" Triple IPL (WCB Collab)
Vertere "Christmas 2024" Barley Wine w/Cinnamon & Vanilla
Vertere "Christmas 2024" Blueberry Sour w/Lemon & Vanilla
Vertere "Emoryo" Mexican Lager w/Lime & Chilli
Vertere "Globba" Chai Latte Stout

 

Old Fashioned 101

Captain Melville

Various riffs on a classic Old Fashioned, built to showcase the unique flavours of local whiskeys and craft beers turned into syrups. Taking unique beverages and fusing them together to create unexpected flavours and delicious pairings.

 

Run Club - Pint of Origin Edition

Mr West

Meet at 12.30 for a 12.45 departure, Mr West Run Club will do our 2.5km or 5km loop finishing back at the bar for a free pot of beer!

 

Monday 12 May, 2025

Pint Of Origin Hospo Monday Night

Bridge Road Brewers Brunswick

Hospo life can be tough, this one's for the hard-working crew slogging it out across opening weekend to keep the host venues pumping. Get stuck into $10 Pints and $20 Pizzas for a night that's easy on the hip pocket.

 

Industry Boilermaker Masterclass

Freddie Wimpoles

Back by popular demand - Pint of Origin Boilermaker master class hosted by Freddie's and Alya (William Grant and Sons). Join us for an informative and interactive afternoon talking all things boilermakers! The team has put together 12 complimentary and contrasting boilermakers based around of Pint of Origin tap list.

After sampling the boilermakers, create your own boilermaker with a mystery beer from the tap list. the best boilermaker pairing will have their creation listed on our menu for the duration of Pint of Origin 2025, A mixed pack of our specialty listed beers and even some merch!

If you'd like to learn more about the art of boilermakers, try some brilliant local beers and have the chance to have your drink listed on our menu, book your spot now!

 

Tuesday 13 May, 2025

Kyoto Brewing (Kyoto) Tap Takeover

Benchwarmer

KBC "Fuyu no Kimagure" White IPA
KBC "Goketsu - Mega Motueka" TDH IPA
KBC "Goketsu - Super Sauvin" DDH Oat Cream IPA
KBC "Hop Idol - Kohia Nelson" Single Hop Hazy IPA
KBC "Horebore Valentines" Cherry Porter
KBC "Ichigo Ichie" Saison
KBC "Kitsunebi" Barley Wine w/Green Tea

 

Sailors Grave Brewing Dinner & Tap Takeover

Bridge Road Brewers Brunswick

Sailor's Grave Brewing come to us from Orbost for a showcase Pint of Origin set menu dinner and tap takeover. Sourcing ingredients used in their own kitchen, courses will be inspired by the East Gippsland region and individually matched to Sailor's Grave beers.

Sailor's Grave have built a reputation on hand crafted artisanal beers, exploring an ever changing selection of styles and the unique terroir of coastal East Gippsland. Their beers are unique, sometimes challenging but always with nuance & subtle layers of complexity. Founders Chris and Gab will be in attendance, making this a rare evening to sip, enjoy and discuss the beers with those that bring them to life.

Set Menu & Beer Pairing $85 by pre-booking only

Public bar and tap-takeover open to general bookings and walk-ins

 

Bridge Road Tap Takeover

Captain Melville

Not only will Bridge Road Brewery be taking over a select number of taps, but we’ll be featuring spirits from their collabs with Corowa Distillery and Beechworth Bitters. Join us as we sling riffs on a Sidecar, Boulevardier, Manhattan, have a custom Bridge Road Boilermaker on tap and new house cocktail, all featuring Bridge Road beer.

 

Shit Pub Trivia: Craft Beer/Booze Trivia

Freddie Wimpoles

Think you know what's what about craft beer? Fancy yourself a crafty connoisseur?

Well flex your brain and book a table for our Pint of Origin - Craft Beer Trivia 2025 edition of Shit Pub Trivia!

With $150.00 worth of bar tabs to be won, merch and beer for ALL 14 of our Pint of Origin tap line up you'd be a goose to miss this one. Get in quick as this event books out every year!

 

Quizmeisters Trivia

The Windsor Alehouse

Our free weekly trivia starts 7:30pm Tuesdays $200 worth of prizes to give away. Games, Parma specials and drink giveaways! Don't miss out, click the link to book

 

🍺 Exclusive Beer Launch + Third Moon Tap Takeover

Whitehart Bar

We’re unveiling a brand-new collab from Tallboy & Moose x Third Moon Brewing, brewed just for this event. Third Moon is also back in Australia for the first time in over 7 years, and we’re celebrating with a full tap takeover. Known for their bold, hop-loaded IPAs and experimental styles, their beers have been air freighted in fresh—don’t miss your shot at something truly rare.

 

Wednesday 14 May, 2025

King River Tap Takeover

Bridge Road Brewers Brunswick

King River Brewing take over Bridge Road Brewers Brunswick with 5 unique beers on tap. Experience the flavours of Regional Victoria and the King Valley right here in Brunswick!

Husband and wife duo, Nathan and Brianna Munt, founded King River Brewing in 2016. Inspired by the traditional styles of Belgian beers, they opened their brewery with an offering of Altbier, Kolsch, and a Belgian Tripel. They have continued to brew these classic Belgian styles expand the range with award-winning King River iterations of Doppelbock and Adambier. A chance to taste all 5 unique beers on tap - Book a table and enjoy.

 

BRB Run Club - PoO Style!

Bridge Road Brewers Brunswick

A Pint of Origin special meet of the BRB Run Club. Join our run leaders for an cruisy 5k through the streets of Brunswick East, taken as easy as you like it to be. Along the route keep your eyes peeled for hidden treasures, back at the bar these will earn prizes, beers and Pint of Origin swag! The BRB Run Club meets every Wednesday at our Brunswick East location for a run at 6pm.

 

Fifty-Fifty Barrel Aged Tailgate Party & Dinner

Carwyn Cellars

Ticketed: $95+ BF | This bougie Tailgate Party will blend the best of the sports snack world with the complex and refined taste of these unique Barrel Aged brews. Think “elevated American cookout” with beer pairings curated by our Beer Ambassador and resident Advanced Cicerone, Tito Orellana.

 

INNER BRISBANE TAP TAKEOVER

CoConspirators Brewpub

Our midweek special brings the heart of Brisbane to Brunswick. We’re spotlighting some of the city’s most loved inner-ring breweries — from clean, crisp drinkers to hop-driven hits — alongside our ongoing collab lineup.

🍺 Featuring beers from: • Felons Brewing Co • Sea Legs Brewing Co • Revel Brewing Co

🍺 Also pouring: The Valley Hustler • The River Drifter • The Racketeer

🎟️ Free Entry - www.coconspirators.com.au

 

Hump Day IPA

Mr West

A showcase of IPAs from the UK, including Cloudwater's much sought after 10th birthday releases!

 

Funky Bunch Trivia with Shelter Brewing Co

Royston Hotel

Put your general knowledge to the test while treating your taste buds. Shelter and Funky Bunch are teaming up for one night only for our tastiest trivia yet! Drinks and Burger specials available all night. Bookings are essential.

 

Brewcastle Showcase

The Woodlands Hotel

We're celebrating the finest brews from one of the biggest beer cities in the land: Newcastle. Join us as we showcase some of Brewcastle's very best.

 

Thursday 15 May, 2025

Offtrail (Yamanashi) Barrel-Aged Degustation (Ticketed)

Benchwarmer

Offtrail "Attack of the Blood Oranges" Barrel-Aged Sour Ale w/Blood Orange
Offtrail "Betrayal" Bourbon Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout
Offtrail "Forbidden Land" Barrel-Aged Sour Ale w/Apple & Cinnamon
Offtrail "Funkphobia" Barrel-Aged Sour Ale w/Pink Guava & Peach
Offtrail "Gimme Those Fairy Wings" Barrel-Aged Sour Ale w/Mixed Berry & Morello Cherry
Far Yeast "Anaerobic" Coffee Blonde Ale
Far Yeast "Ignition" Hazy IPA

 

AIBA After Party

Heartbreaker

We're hosting the after party for the Australian International Beer Awards once again.
Once the winners have been announced, head to Heartbreaker to celebrate into the small hours!

 

🥅 Air Hockey Championship with Tallboy & Moose

Whitehart Bar

Think you've got what it takes? Grab a cold Canadian beer, claim your Loonie token, and take a shot at our Air Hockey Tournament. The winners take home passes to a local ice hockey game. Just bring fast hands and a competitive spirit—bragging rights included.

 

Friday 16 May, 2025

Boatrocker Tap Takeover

Captain Melville

Join us as Boatrocker shakes up our tap offerings with select dedicated Boatrocker taps, classic cocktail riffs or our house crafted cocktail, featuring Boatrocker beers in every beverage. Let us show you how perfectly beer mixes with cocktails in our riffs on an Aperol Spritz, Charlie Chaplin, Clover Club, and Old Cuban.

 

Draught Pick: Aurora Australian Debut

Carwyn Cellars

How: just roll on in! | The Australian launch of Aurora, an up-and-coming award-winning NY brewery, producing a wide variety of beer styles. These are the ONLY Aurora kegs in the country, don't miss out!

 

Traditional Ale Weekender

Mr West

Our last weekend of Pint of Origin will have us celebrating the more traditional styles of beers from the UK, showcasing brews from the likes of Moore, Belhaven, St Austell, Badger, Theakston and Greene King

 

FOUND. Tap TakeOver

Royston Hotel

WA's latest brewing powerhouse hits the taps at The Roy. There'll be 8 taps of limited releases and never before seen beers pouring all weekend. Celebrate your last weekend of Pint of Origin in style!

 

Gold Coast Tap Takeover

The Park Hotel Abbotsford

We will be hosting some fantastic exclusive beers from Balter and Black Hops so get down to The Park for a weekend celebration of some great breweries!

 

Saturday 17 May, 2025

West Coast (Shizuoka) Tap Takeover

Benchwarmer

WCB "Starwatcher Cryo" WCIPA
WCB "Hold Reset Push Power" DDH Hazy IPA
WCB "Venti Drip" Coffee Stout
WCB "Fresh Powder" DDH Hazy DIPA
WCB "Southern Legends" Cold IPA (One Drop Collab - Rebrew)
WCB "The Collective: Passion Pink" Sour Hazy DIPA w/Passion Fruit, Mango & Peach
WCB "Full Hop Alchemist v39" Hazy DIPA
WCB "Harmonic Dreams" Extra Dank West Coast DIPA

 

May-Madness: RaR Showcase

Carwyn Cellars

How: just roll on in! | Smoothie sour legends, RaR are known for weird & HECTIC brews. Make sure you pop a few Lactaid before heading in, you're in for an experience!

 

OUTER BRISBANE TAP TAKEOVER

CoConspirators Brewpub

It’s time to showcase the outer-suburban trailblazers. These breweries are doing big things beyond Brisbane’s city limits — think bold flavours, unique techniques, and beers you don’t see every day down south.

🍺 Featuring beers from: • Bacchus Brewing Co • Aether Brewing • Helios Brewing Co • Scarborough Harbour Brewing Co • Straddie Brewing Co

🍺 Also pouring: The Valley Hustler • The River Drifter • The Racketeer

🎟️ Free Entry – www.coconspirators.com.au

 

Bar Shout with Sobremesa

Mr West

Casey from Sobremesa will be down to showcase his English style golden real ale. More details to follow

 

Live Music

The Windsor Alehouse

Live music from 9pm. Get in early and enjoy weekend happy hour 4pm-7pm and $12 cocktails ALL night

 

Sunday 18 May, 2025

Old Fashioned 102

Captain Melville

Various riffs on a classic Old Fashioned, built to showcase the unique flavours of local whiskeys and craft beers turned into syrups. Taking unique beverages and fusing them together to create unexpected flavours and delicious pairings.

If you thought the first one was great, join us for Old Fashioned 102 for a new selection and more incredible pairings.

 

FINAL DAY – $12 PINTS!

CoConspirators Brewpub

Ten days. Nine breweries. One final day to go all-in. Come help us empty the kegs with $12 pints of all Brisbane Pint of Origin beers (excluding collabs) until they’re gone.

🍺 On special: Aether • Bacchus • Felons • Helios • Range • Revel • Scarborough Harbour • Sea Legs • Straddie

🍺 Collab beers still pouring at regular price 💀 Let’s kill the kegs and toast to a massive week

🎟️ Free Entry - www.coconspirators.com.au