Slowbeer

21/06/2026

Without doubt Marc Bredif's 'Classic' Vouvray Chenin Blanc is one of my all time favourite whites. It was the first wine I ever tried over 50yrs of age (the 1959) and I have enjoyed vintages from the 70s and 80s over the years. We have assembled 10 different vintages (2006 through to 2024) and these are available for purchase via the Slow Beer & Wine website. All things considered these wines are remarkable value.

We also have each vintage available at our neighbourhood wine bar (The Grape & Hop in Montmorency) via drink in bottles or takeaway. We will honour the online price for takeaways.

14/06/2026

On titles alone these bad boys just sound super tasty (but can confirm they are). Blackman's did a very limited run of barrel Aged Stouts for the 2026 winter season and timing has proved perfect as they have already sold out.

Very limited volumes now available for sale on the website.

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03/06/2026

4 new arrivals that are worthy of your consideration. Details and tasting notes via the button below. Available on the website and also at The Grape & Hop Wine bar. In some instances the pricing will be sharper in-store as we don't need to subsidise freight charges.

All beers available online and via The Grape & Hop Wine Bar (10 - 12 Were St Montmorency Vic) Kaiju Aftermath DIPA $9 If not proper core range it's pretty close and I'm not sure many other breweries in this country can carry a 9% DIPA with 90 IBUs in the range most of the year. A ludicrously hop...

30/05/2026

(For those who live in North East Melbs)

Many of us have been touched by Neale Daniher's passing this week. We really want to get behind the Fight MND fund raising so will be generating $2 per drink sold across a selected range of beers, wines, spirits and cocktails. Please drink generously (& sensibly) to this wonderful cause.

Our venue is the 'The Grape & Hop' located on Were Street in Montmorency.

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15/05/2026

To be honest I'm not that surprised. KBR have a mortgage on classic European styles in this country and the mortgage rachets up even more when you venture into Belgian and German territory. Well done Nathan, Sam and team.......absolutely well deserved.

440ml cans available on the website and in-store at The Grape & Hop in Montmorency.

12/05/2026

A motley-looking crew this gang-of-4 aint!

KRB is very well-regarded, and rightly so, for new world takes on the most classic of Continental Europe styles. Indeed you could probably only count Sydney's Slow Lane Brewing as a true peer. The Kolsch, despite the general public's lack of appreciation for the style, has been an excellent performer for us both in packaged format and keg.

But, with that said, you will notice that 3 of the 4 beers in the pic are decidely modern and very fresh takes on very established styles. The Australian Independant IPA weighs in a little higher at 7.5% for the 2026 rendition but the uber-balanced malt/hop profile eats the booze up with ease. I've said before that the 2025 vintage was the best IPA we poured last year and I expect to be making similar claims, in due course, about the current version.

As we know single hop varietals are beer's answer to single vineyard wines but these builds usually get directed to IPAs. KRB have taken a different path opting to place the super fresh Luna and Galaxy hops into Wet Hopped Pale Ales. Goes without saying both are rippers.

Finally, a well deserved shout out for the 'Mabon', Australia's best Doppelbock. Coffee, toffee and plenty of malts. Good, but sensible, power in the palate at 7.5%.

27/04/2026

Newsletter #3 (April 2026) just released. Link in the comments.

Use discount code WELCOMEBACK25 if you'd like to get $33 off your next order ($119 minimum spend ex. freight applies - note this is a one time order per user and this includes use before the date of this newsletter).

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10/08/2025

NOW ON TAP

09/08/2025

Now on tap