A craft beer lover’s paradise will descend on Maitland Gaol when the Bitter and Twisted Boutique Beer Festival pours through the historic gates of the site on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November. With live music, markets and plenty of locally produced food, this is one event you don’t want to miss. Here’s a guide we put together to help you make the most of the weekend.
Tickets
Day Release Package
Includes one day’s entry to the festival, 4 tokens and a Bitter & Twisted acrylic tasting glass.
Food Inspector
Includes one day’s entry to the festival, 4 tokens, 1 Bitter & Twisted acrylic tasting glass and 1 ticket to the Food & Beer Matching Lunch.
VIP Entry with Lunch
Includes one day’s entry to the festival, 8 tokens, 1 Bitter & Twisted acrylic tasting glass, 1 ticket to the Food & Beer Matching Lunch and entry into the VIP area.
VIP Entry no Lunch
Includes one day’s entry to the festival, 8 tokens, 1 Bitter & Twisted acrylic tasting glass and entry into the VIP area.
Basic Entry
Includes one day’s entry to the festival.
HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS: All tickets are sold via the Bitter and Twisted website.
The gaol
There are many things to see at Maitland Gaol. We love the exercise yards with the toilets in them. There’s nothing like your first walk around the gaol, it’s something you wont forget. Belwo you can find a map that will give you an idea of the mysteries to be explored.
How to get there
Driving
The Gaol is located in John Street, East Maitland. Follow the New England Highway and turn off at Melbourne Street, East Maitland. Follow the Gaol signs into John Street where limited parking will be available.
Train
The East Maitland train station is only a hop, skip and a jump from Maitland Gaol. You can find time table information right here.
The Beer
Some of the county’s best brewers will be onsite at Maitland Gaol for the Bitter and Twisted festival. We’ve put together a handy little guide to help you choose what beers you should try over the two day festival. You can find it here.
Dad & Dave’s Brewing
Grand Ridge Brewery
Hope Brewhouse
Hunter Beer Co
Murrays Craft Brewing Co
Nomad Brewing Co
Six String Brewing Company
Rocks Brewing Co.
Underground Craft Brewery
Young Henrys Brewing Company
Saturday Live Music
Saturday’s live music will be headlined by Brisbane indie rock band, The Grates.
SATURDAY LIVE MUSIC TIME TABLE
> 10.30am – Anabelle Kay
> 11.55am – Betty & Oswald
> 1.20pm – Steve Smyth
> 2.40pm – Caravãna Sun
> 4.10pm – The Grates
SATURDAY LIVE MUSIC TIME TABLE
Sunday’s live music program will be headlined by Saskwatch and features one of our favourite acts from BIGSOUND, Harts.
SUNDAY LIVE MUSIC TIME TABLE
> 10.15am – Jake Folbigg
> 11.30am – Dr. Peach
> 12.30pm – Bob Log III (Second Stage)
> 12.55pm – Harts
> 2.20pm – Saskwatch
Home Brew Sessions
Those of you keen to brew, bottle and tap your own are in luck! The Bitter and Twister festival has you covered with some awesome home brewing classes during the festival. For more information visit the Bitter and Twisted festival website.
WHAT: Bitter and Twisted 2015
WHERE: Maitland Gaol
WHEN: Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November
TICKETS & INFO: bitterandtwisted.com.au
