Join us in celebrating the 2012
Trainworks Winter Beer Festival
Trainworks Winter Beer Festival is a celebration of carefully crafted beers for the wintry season.
Set in Thirlmere NSW at Australia’s newest and largest rail museum, find yourself delighted with the setting, the flavour and the journey to wonderful beer.
This family-friendly event is safe and relaxing for multiple generations. From Master Classes for the brew enthusiasts and children's activities, to lounging on the grounds and tapping along to great tunes by the live bands, there is plenty for everyone.
Comfort is King! In addition to plenty of brewers providing tastings, great food and entertainment, a great museum to explore, and a great day in the country, there will be plenty of seating, heaters, toilets and parking.
The lovely list of
Brewers
Invitations to select boutique brewers have been accepted by some of Australia’s elite.
As at (this date), these are the brewers participating in Trainworks Winter Beer Festival. To keep up to date, follow the Beer Diva’s updates on Twitter @TrainworksNSW or on Facebook LIKE Trainworks Winter Beer Festival for updates.
Kirrily Waldhorn
The Beer Diva
Heading up Beer Diva is Kirrily Waldhorn, Australia's first lady of beer.
Kirrily is not your stereotypical beer presenter, writer or judge. She has appeared on radio, TV and in the press talking about everything from the ancient history of beer to beer gastronomy and busting beer myths (and there are plenty). Kirrily is on a mission to make beer the new wine in Australia and is introducing Australians to the benefits of pouring a fine pilsner - instead of a fine pinot - at the dinner table. Kirrily has won over many foodies, sophisticates and women to the complexities and diverse styles of beer. It's all a far cry from the usual image Aussies have of the bloated, overweight, belching, football-loving beer drinker.
Kirrily has spent 13 years working in the beer industry.
She is the beer writer for the Herald Sun, Editor of Froth & Fodder (launching September 2012), and former Editor of Beer & Brewer along with regularly contributing to a number of different publications. Kirrily is also a beer judge and was invited to London to judge the Champion Beer of Britain and speak at The Great British Beer Festival. She was the only female beer judge at the Australian Beer Awards and is a keynote speaker at most of the Beer Festivals occurring in Australia. Kirrily recently completed a 7-show run of Beer Diva - Beer is proof that God wants us to be happy, at The Sydney Opera House.
Her company, Beer Diva hosts events which have gained a loyal following and provide a unique and memorable experience for all of those who attend. Kirrily, as The Beer Diva is thoroughly entertaining and really knows her beer.
Free of charge
Beer Master Classes
These may be the most unusual sites for Beer Master Classes that you’ve encountered inside the AB 90 Dining Carriage and The Cardiff 1021 Theatrette at Trainworks.
Master Classes at Trainworks Winter Beer Festival are free of charge and provide small tastings. You get to meet the brewer or an industry insider to discover your next favourite brew. Sign-ups only on the day and only at the Master Class sites at Trainworks.
| Time | Speaker | Program | Site |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.00 AM | Mark Chipperfield | How to Taste Beer | 1021 Theatrette |
| 12.00 PM | Brad Rogers - Stone & Wood | Meet the Brewer | AB90 |
| 1:30 PM | Shaun – Illawarra Brewing Company | Meet the Brewer | 1021 Theatrette |
| 2:00 PM | James Squire Brewer | Beer & Cheese matching / Meet the Brewer | AB90 |
| 3:00 PM | Tim – Hop Dog Beerworks | Meet the Brewer | 1021 Theatrette |
| 3:30 PM | Dave Padden - Riverside | Meet the Brewers | 1021 Theatrette |
Mates Rates for
Beer Clubs!
A passion for beer is appreciated like no other at the Trainworks Winter Beer Festival.
ONLY FOR CLUBS: When booking for 20 guests or more, receive one free entry for every ten purchased. (20 tickets purchased = 22 tickets delivered, 30 tickets purchased = 33 tickets delivered, etc)
Come and enjoy the
Entertainment
| Time | Artist |
|---|---|
| 10:00 - 11:30 AM | Nick Kingswell - Solo |
| 12:00 - 1:30 PM | Hoi Polloi |
| 3:30 - 5:00 PM | Nick Kingswell Band |
Saturday 25th August 2012
Tickets
Date: Saturday 25th August 2012
Time: 9am - 5pm
Pre-Event Tickets are now offsale. Tickets may be purchased at Reception from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday the 25th of August at these prices.
| Items | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult entry only | $25.00 |
| Adult ticket ( includes entry into Trainworks, tasting glass, program and 5 tasting tokens ) | $35.00 |
| Minors 13-17yrs(must be accompanied by an adult) | $25.00 |
| Children 12 and under(must be accompanied by an adult) | free |
| Adult entry & transport ticket return | Bus ticket sales are now closed. |
| Adult tasting & transport ticket return | Bus ticket sales are now closed. |
| Minors 13-17yrs entry & transport ticket | Bus ticket sales are now closed. |
| Children 12 and under entry & transport ticket | Bus ticket sales are now closed. |
Menu & pricing
Food & Wine
Outback Steakhouse
BBQ Beef Ribs
Tender smoked Beef Ribs brushed in Outback's tangy BBQ sauce and served with potato salad. $10.
Lamb Cutlets
Seasoned and grilled premium lamb served with a Cabernet wine sauce and potato salad. $10.
Soup Stone
Your choice of Soup:
Good Ol' Pea & Ham
Cauliflower, Roast Garlic & Thyme
Smoked Fish Chowder
Plus:
Chorizo Croutons or
Garlic Croutons
+Turkish Bread.
$10.
The Duck Inn Pub & Kitchen
Bitterballen
Nothing goes with beer like this tasty savoury Dutch croquette
Naomi's Hearty Soul Warming Stew
Great with an ale or two
As we use seasonal produce, price determined closer to event.
First Class Catering
Succulent Roast Beef & Gravy Rolls
$8.00 ea
Tender Juicy Pork & Gravy Rolls
$8.00 ea
Succulent Roast Rolls with a soft drink
$10.00 ea
Thirlmere's Famous Gourment Award Winning Sausage Plate
Including Chicken Spinach & Pinenut, Pumpkin & Fetta, & Pesto & Sweet Chilli Sausages. $6.00 ea
Quintessential Café
Lock, Stock and Bottle
Beer is fantastic and food is fab, but some Beer Festival guests will want a bit of wine on the day. Lock Stock and Bottle will be the destination to taste:
Whites:
See Saw 2011 Sem Sauv Blanc
Jamsheed 2011 Madame Chard
Snake & Herring 2011 Sauv Blanc Sem
Te Whare Ra 2011 Sauv Blanc
Corduroy 2011 Semillon
Kate Hill 2011 Riesling
Reds:
Angus The Bull 2010 Cab Sauv
Jamsheed 2011 Pepe le Pinot
Head Red 2011 Shiraz
Collector 2010 ‘Marked Tree’ Shiraz
Corduroy 2010 Shiraz Cabernet
Snake & Herring 2010 Cab Franc Merlot
Find Us
Location & Transport
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From Sydney
Coach Transport from The Local Taphouse in Sydney departs 9:00 a.m.
122 Flinders Street, Darlinghurst 9360 0088
Bus ticket sales are now closed.
The Local Taphouse will exclusively be opened on this Saturday morning to cater for TWWBF guests. A small breakfast menu will be available from 8 a.m. on site.
Upon return from TWWBF, The Local Taphouse will be offering special meals and seating on the second floor function room from 6:15 p.m.
From Campbelltown
Rail Station departs 9:00 a.m.
| Items | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult entry & transport ticket return | Bus ticket sales are now closed. |
| Adult tasting & transport ticket return | Bus ticket sales are now closed. |
| Minors 13-17yrs entry & transport ticket | Bus ticket sales are now closed. |
| Children 12 and under entry & transport ticket | Bus ticket sales are now closed. |
More Transport Options
| Items | Price / Info |
|---|---|
| NEW! Coach Transport from Illawarra Brewing Company to Trainworks (Beer Festival Ticket must be purchased separately) 02 4225 0317 |
$20 Book |
| FREE! ALL DAY BUS SERVICE FROM PICTON TRAIN STATION DIRECT TO TRAINWORKS | FREE! View Schedule |
| FREE! LOCAL STREET PARKING throughout the Thirlmere area | FREE! |
| CLOSE! parking at the Thirlmere Public School | $5 |
| Taxi Service available throughout the Wollondilly region | Phone: 13 38 34 |
Make sure you thank our generous
Partners
Great beer events like the Trainworks Winter Beer Festival only happen with great partners.
Their products and services are as carefully crafted and considered as the amazing beers you will be
tasting and the food you will be enjoying. These companies are a pleasure to work with and work
diligently to provide the best possible results for your business, club or personal use.
The Trainworks Winter Beer Festival team recommend to you:
