SUMMER AT THE BARREL

We have had an awesome year at Tar Barrel. Lots of new beers, release of our Australian Whiskey, and some amazing smoked BBQ! We even had some spare time to redevelop our bar and install 2 new tanks in the brewery!!

COME AND SPEND CHRISTMAS EVE WITH US

This year we have a special Christmas Eve as we open from 12 – 9pm with Live Music all day and a Christmas Board that is sure to impress. It will be a great day and hope you and your family can join us. I would suggest booking to save any disappointment.

BEER RELEASES

Currently in tank we have our next Hazy Pale and Hazy IPA. The Hazy Pale – Cloud The Picture – will be out just before Christmas, the Hazy IPA – Dazed & Bemused – will be released early in the New Year.

TAR BARREL’S FIRST SINGLE-MALT WHISKY

This single-malt whisky has been on a long journey – 5 years in the making:

Imperial Stout Beer – Single-Malt Whiskey Barrel – Bottled (Old Pumping Station IV) – 1500 bottles hand decanted into Tar Barrel still – Twice Distilled – Over 2 years in French Oak Barrel – only 150 bottles hand numbered – $180 – released in 2 weeks!

CHRISTMAS HAMPER – $60

This year we have released a Christmas Hamper:

4 x Tar Barrel Beers of your choice (including specialty beers)
4 x 50mL Mini’s – Mixed Pack of Cheviot Whiskey, Corsair Whiskey, Gunnamatta Gin and Lime Kiln Vodka
1 x Stubby Holder
All boxed ready for you

SUNDAY SIPPERS

From 7th January 2024 we are opening from 5-8pm every Sunday with LIVE MUSIC and some great value packages to make sure you see out the weekend in style!

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR HOURS

We are closed on Wed 13th and Thu 21st December from 5pm for Private Functions.

Other hours as below:

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and safe New Year. Thank you for all your support!

As always if you have any questions please get in touch

Cheers
Matt

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