If you read my post about Core Cider House or Perth’s Urban Orchard you’ll probably know I’ve got a sweet spot in my heart for a day out in the sunshine, sensibly enjoying alcoholic beverages. So when a group of my better half’s work colleagues told us to ditch our weekend plans and head to Fremantle beer festival I couldn’t really resist…
Celebrating the best Western Australia has to offer. 250+ beers & ciders on tap, gourmet food, comedy tent, family entertainment, live music & more.
Entering the gates we were handed a tasting glass and event guide each, I immediately hoped this would mean free tasters but alas they were $2 each. We took a stroll around before finding the already slightly piddled gang, we discussed a plan of attack wanting to make the most of the massive variety of booze on offer but after about 5 minutes shoved the plan and wondered from stall to stall.
Not beer, but I’m going to talk about how incredible Custard&Co’s original cider is anyway… It’s incredible, and if you’re that way inclined they had a apple & mango on tap too.
Away from the alcohol Fremantle beer festival has live music all afternoon, a kids zone and masterclasses covering everything from beer oxidation to home brews.
At the back of the venue the live music stage made a perfect meeting place, and was luckily in shade for most of the day.
Fremantle comedy club put on two shows a day with a mix of home brewed comedy and international artists including Mike Goldstein (USA), Luke Heggie (AUS) and Rory Lowe (UK).
Drinks flowed well in to the evening  and the atmosphere was amazing- perhaps something to do with the glorious sunshine mixed with hours of drinking?
You can find out more information about Fremantle beer festival via their website or Facebook. Tickets were $27 including booking fee which included tasting glass, programme, live music, comedy and masterclasses.
