Newcastle pub crawl

[pmastello]

Hey guys,
Is anyone interested in catching up for a few beers in Newcastle one weekend this month?
My house is walking distance to Broadmeadow station, so you could meet up at my place for lunch and try a beer or two of mine then either walk to Beaumont st to go to the Blind monk http://www.theblindmonk.com.au/
Or get the train into town to go to the Hop factory and The Grain Store.
I can't do this coming weekend, but any one after that I am free. Anyone got a preference? Sunday would be better I think, for Duane at least.

 

[joshuahardie]

I am keen,
closer to the end of the month would be good and Sunday is also good. If no one minds, I would like the bring the missus along as she has a taste for craft beer.

I am working in Hamilton this week Pete, so thanks for the tip about the blind monk

But yes, start at the monk, go to grain store / hop factory.

I know there are plenty more spots up there, but that is a good amount for an afternoon.

 

[mr_wibble]

I'm interested, but it's a bit difficult to get organised on this end.

So someone pick a date, and I'll let you know

 

[n87]

tempted.
dont think i will be able to do the next 2 sundays, but maybe the one after that? (24th)

 

[gone brewing]

End August or Sept would work for me and I may well drag the missus along.

 

[joshuahardie]

24th would be good by me.

I was in newcastle over the last two days,

The blind monk is well worth a drink
The albion is not really what it used to be, i would not make a special effort to stop off there

both the grain store and the hop factory are no brainers. great locations.

there are also a few stops that are worthwhile in honeysuckle on the way back to the train if needed.

 

[pmastello]

Alright, lets do the 24th - Is that the end of August enough for you James?
Totally agree about the Albion Josh. New publican has ruined the place with New and XXXX. Maybe I can buy the hand pump off them when they eventually get rid of them?

 

[mr_wibble]

Time then?

 

[brockerst]

I'm in. Will have a guest.

 

[joshuahardie]

Odd think about the albion, when I was there they were selling bottles of murrays aniversary ales 6 and 7 for $25 each.

pretty good deal in anyones books.

Anyway, I am in for the 24th, should we say meet at the blind monk at noon for lunch? or some other plan
grain store does good food

 

[pmastello]

We could either meet at my place at Broadmeadow and have lunch there - we can walk to the blind monk from there
Or Meet up at the grain store for lunch. Grain store is easier, as it's a bit far to get from Beaumont st into town if you've had a few beers. Its a big walk, taxi or train.

 

[pmastello]

I might go into the albion to see if they've got any left.

 

[B Metcalfe]

Hi Guys,
Have been lurking on the Club threads for a while. I'm wondering if this is still on, I've got a 21st Birthday next door on Sat 23rd and thinking of staying in Newy that night and having a look around. Hop Factory and Grain Store look like somewhere I could while away a couple of hours.

Brian

 

[pmastello]

Hey Guys, Yep, its still on for next week.
I can't be F'ed cooking for you guys though (Acutally I've got something else on that morning and the House is a mess).

So how about we meet at the Blind Monk at 12 for Lunch, then catch the train to the Grain Store and onwards to the Hop factory.
Sounds like a plan?

 

[n87]

I'm in.

 

[joshuahardie]

I probably forgot to mention, I am bringing the better half, so if anyone else was thinking of bringing a missus, id say, feel free.

 

[n87]

i now think i will have to pass on this one. got sick... much rather be drinking

 

[joshuahardie]

So who is in

 

[pmastello]

Hmm, there's been a few cancellations -jay just messaged to say he's out.
I think it's just
Me
Josh +1
KT (?)
James (?) +1

 

[gone brewing]

Things are up to **** at my place too, both me and the missus have the flu so we're out.

Have a few for me!

Cheers
Dick