2026 Masterclass Sessions

Name: Geelong Beer Festival
Start: 2024-01-20T18:12:00+08:00
End: 2024-01-20T20:17:00+08:00
Location: Johnstone Park

Kick off your day with a masterclass lineup that’s equal parts fun and flavour. Developed by qualified Cicerone and WSET Beer Educator Ryan Loft (Lofty), a decade-deep in beer education and events and led by the producers themselves, this well-rounded program has something for every taste.

12:30pm: From Grain to Glass with FarmDog Brewing & Distilling

Join head brewer and owner Jake Kays for an immersive beer tasting to discover how their beer and spirits are crafted.

We’ll explore what to look for when tasting, while sampling a curated lineup of FarmDog products along with insights into their new releases.

Perfect for curious beginners and seasoned drinkers alike, this session blends education, flavour exploration, and local storytelling from a team brewing on the Bellarine.

1:30pm: 25 Years of Little Creatures

This Summer marks 25 years since Creatures opened it’s doors in WA and released their Pale Ale, which would forever change the craft beer landscape in Australia.

Join the team from the Geelong Brewery as we talk and taste our way through some of the highlights of the past 25 years including some favourites brewed again exclusively for Geelong Beer Festival.

2:30pm: Sweet & Crisp with Blackmans Brewery

Ice Cream and beer sounds like an interesting pairing however Blackmans Brewery have nailed this combo year after year.

The team will chat through their creative process for these beers and taste through their latest Pine Lime Splice Sour and Oat Cream IPA, topped off with Ice Cream for delicious beer floats!

Wash down these sweet treats with two of their best lagers for a crisp finish to the session.

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