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Langham Melbourne
Masterclass 2012

Liquid Lounge

Der Raum, House Martini Iamge: John Laurie The Gypsy Brewer Mikkel Matthew Rees

Get your drinking shoes on and join the makers and shakers from the world’s best bars, breweries and cider houses.

Join the makers and shakers from the world’s best bars, breweries and cider houses.

Explore the witty history of cocktails, go beyond the pale ale with feral new-brews and gather, if you dare, for the inaugural Great Melbourne Beer Breakfast. At 10am. On a Sunday.

Moderator: James Smith, Crafty Pint - Brilliant New Brews & The Great Melbourne Beer Breakfast

Moderator: Matthew Bax, Der Raum & Bar Americano - Drinks of the Gold Rush Era & Cocktails of the Highest Order

Liquid Lounge Sessions

  • SEBASTIAN REABURN
  • MATTHEW REES
  • MIKKEL BORG BJERGSØ
  • BEN KRAUS
  • SHAWN SHERLOCK
  • MIKKEL BORG BJERGSØ
  • BEN KRAUS
  • DAVE BONIGHTON
  • MICHAEL MADRUSAN
  • MATTHEW REES

SEBASTIAN REABURN

Mixologist

Melbourne, Australia

DRINKS OF THE GOLD RUSH ERA

Biography:

A gentleman and a scholar, cocktail historian Sebastian Reaburn specialises in heritage-listed vintage cocktailarabilia, first at Melbourne’s iconic 1806 and now as a free spirit.

Session 1G

Saturday 10 March 2012
10am - 12.30pm

MATTHEW REES

Bar Americano and Der Raum

Melbourne, Australia

DRINKS OF THE GOLD RUSH ERA

Biography:

Matthew's expertise in the art of the cocktail is practised as both manager of Der Raum and co-owner of Bar Americano. With an intention to provide guests with an experience in a glass, his knowledge extends from ristretto to rum to rare cocktails of a bygone era.

Session 1G

Saturday 10 March 2012
10am - 12.30pm

MIKKEL BORG BJERGSØ

Mikkeller

Copenhagen, Denmark

BRILLIANT NEW BREWS

Biography:

Since the summer of 2007, Mikkel Borg Bjergsø, has run Mikkeller on his own. Mikkel is a gypsy-brewer, who brews at different breweries in Denmark, around Europe and the United States.

This visit is made possible through the support of The Hop and Spirit Company

Session 3G

Saturday 10 March 2012
2pm - 4.30pm

BEN KRAUS

Bridge Road Brewers

High Country, Australia

BRILLIANT NEW BREWS

Biography:

Ben’s a brewer who’d love to make a new beer every time he brews. Those he makes are often unlike anything else.

Session 3G

Saturday 10 March 2012
2pm - 4.30pm

SHAWN SHERLOCK

Murray’s Craft Brewing Co.

Port Stephens, Australia

BRILLIANT NEW BREWS

Biography:

Brewing genius at Murray's, Shawn knows no bounds, mashing styles and creating new ones. He’s one of Aussie beer's best speakers too.

Session 3G

Saturday 10 March 2012
2pm - 4.30pm

MIKKEL BORG BJERGSØ

Mikkeller

Copenhagen, Denmark

THE GREAT MELBOURNE BEER BREAKFAST

Biography:

Since the summer of 2007, Mikkel Borg Bjergsø, has run Mikkeller on his own. Mikkel is a gypsy-brewer, who brews at different breweries in Denmark, around Europe and the United States.

This visit is made possible through the support of The Hop and Spirit Company.

Session 1G

Sunday 11 March 2012
10am - 12.30pm

BEN KRAUS

Bridge Road Brewers

High Country, Australia

THE GREAT MELBOURNE BEER BREAKFAST

Biography:

Ben's a brewer who'd love to make a new beer every time he brews. Those he makes are often unlike anything else

Session 1G

Sunday 11 March 2012
10am - 12.30pm

DAVE BONIGHTON

Mountain Goat

Melbourne, Australia

THE GREAT MELBOURNE BEER BREAKFAST

Biography:

Melbourne's craft beer scene started in Dave's backyard. Fifteen years on, he retains the enthusiasm of someone who's sold their first beer.

Session 1G

Sunday 11 March 2012
10am - 12.30pm

MICHAEL MADRUSAN

The Everleigh

Melbourne, Australia

COCKTAILS OF THE HIGHEST ORDER

Biography:

Master mixologist Michael Madrusan, of Milk & Honey fame lends his hand at driving the cocktail culture renaissance to Melbourne through his newest venture, The Everleigh.

Session 3G

Sunday 11 March 2012
2pm - 4.30pm

MATTHEW REES

Bar Americano and Der Raum

Melbourne, Australia

COCKTAILS OF THE HIGHEST ORDER

Biography:

Matthew's expertise in the art of the cocktail is practised as both manager of Der Raum and co-owner of Bar Americano. With an intention to provide guests with an experience in a glass, his knowledge extends from ristretto to rum to rare cocktails of a bygone era.

Session 3G

Sunday 11 March 2012
2pm - 4.30pm

Event Info

When:
Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 March 2012

Where:
The Boatbuilders Yard, 23 South Wharf Promenade, South Wharf

What's included

What your full day Langham Melbourne MasterClass ticket includes:
Tastings in all sessions (excluding Theatre of Ideas)
Morning and afternoon tea
Lunch served by The Langham, Melbourne or Melbourne Convention Centre
Refreshments throughout
Complimentary transfers service between venues
Gift bag and copy of MasterClass Recipe Book

Pricing Info

Mix and match any sessions:
Day ticket $320.00
Weekend ticket $595.00

Single Session:
Liquid Lounge: $80

How do I book?

You can mix and match between any of the MasterClass sessions to create your full day or weekend experience. Or you can purchase Liquid Lounge as a single sessions.

For all full day or weekend purchases:
Contact the dedicated Ticketmaster MasterClass booking line on +613 8632 2255

For all single session purchases:
Contact Ticketmaster on 136 100 or click here to purchase online

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