As breweries that have been badly impacted by the recent flooding begin to get back on their feet, Brisbane’s brewing industry will join forces to raise much-needed funds to help these businesses recover via “The Great Brown LemonAID”. The event happens this 12th March at Easy Times Brewing Co.
Funds raised through ‘The Great Brown LemonAID’ event will go to the breweries and venues that suffered the worst damage brought by the extreme weather event including Milton Common, Newstead Brewing Co, Range Brewing, Parched, BrewTide, Granddad Jack’s and Fonzie Abbott.
“With the help of our crew, Milton is on the up. There’s been a fair whack of damage and we’re waiting on power, but we’re taking it a day at a time,” Newstead Brewing Co. wrote on their social media.
“For those asking, the best way to help us recover as soon as possible is to support the community more broadly. We know that there are heaps of Newstead fans doing it tough right now, so we won’t be back fully until Brisbane is back fully.”
“ As most would know our brewery is located in a lower area of Newstead and as such we’ve been affected by the recent flooding. On Monday 28th Feb we undertook heavy preparations internally and externally but unfortunately, we still had approximately 300mm of water throughout our taproom and warehouse at the peak of yesterday’s high tide,” read Range Brewing’s social media post.
“Thankfully, our early start allowed us to move all stock, raw materials and the majority of our equipment off the ground. We’re fortunate to have been able to save our stock and materials and all the beers in our fermenters are happy and healthy.”
“This past week has been absolutely devastating. It’s hard to comprehend the current situation we all face as we start to clean up, recover and rebuild after the floods. They’ve affected so many people, and the devastation is far from over for many of our neighbours & communities down south,” Granddad Jack’s social media post reads
“As some may already know, our Brisbane distillery was completely underwater by Monday, despite our best efforts to save it. We are fortunate that our team and family are safe, but the reality is tough to swallow.
“When the good weather returns, to lift spirits and move forward as a community, we will be parking up the Granddad Jack’s horse float at Fonzie Abbott and kicking off one hell of an Albion street party. We’ll keep you posted on social media, so if you’re around, please come on down and support the local businesses like ourselves who have been affected &, for some time, will be unable to reopen their venues as usual.”
Help these businesses get back on their feet and enjoy a slew of brews on tap and kegs courtesy of each flooded brewery plus donated kegs. Moreover, limited-edition growlers designed by Thirsty Merchants will be available for pre-order and purchase on the day of the event through BeerTeez, along with 10 limited edition, numbered Golden Growlers and other merchandise.
The fundraising event will include an online and live auction with a prize pool consisting of 8 Hotlap with Todd Hazelwood, Brisbane Lions VIP Tickets, Maleny Accommodation, a “win your height in beer” from Stone & Wood and more.
Head on out to Easy Times Brewing Co at 20 Logan Rd, Woolloongabba this coming 12th March from 11.30 am for “The Great Brown LemonAid” free event.
Easy Times Brewing Co | 20 Logan Rd, Woolloongabba QLD 4102
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