As if a day at the Ashes could be any better than luxuriating in the new MA Noble, Don Bradman and Messenger Stand at the SCG . . . well it just got better. In an Australian first, the new grandstand at Sydney's iconic cricket ground, will have its very own craft beer pavilion brought to you by Matilda Bay Brewing Co.
Level 2 of the Don Bradman Stand will house the Matilda Bay Brewers Pavilion and sports lovers will have a choice of the brewery’s Top Six order of craft beers and ciders to enjoy, along with traditional sport-watching beer choices of Victoria Bitter and Carlton Mid.
Celebrating 30 years of craft brewing, Matilda Bay’s rich history is reflected in the Brewers Pavilion design, which features a mammoth model copper kettle bar-backdrop.
Matilda Bay General Manager Craig Maclean says, “The team at Matilda Bay love sport almost as much as we love our craft beer. As Australia’s original craft brewer, we wanted to bring to the incredible new grandstand an unrivalled craft beer experience, where cricket lovers can enjoy a craft beer while watching the Aussies thump the Poms.”
“Along with five of our core range our brewers have specially brewed a sparkling lager in honour of the bar’s first Ashes Test and we’re asking the SCG Trust Members to come up with a name. The winning name will remain for the rest of the cricket summer.”
SCG Trust Chief Executive, Jamie Barkley said; “Our Members love to watch cricket while enjoying a cold, relaxing beer. They are full of sports knowledge and they know a good tasting beer. So this is the perfect way to combine their sports expertise with a Matilda Bay craft beer.”
Pouring fresh from the shiny copper taps, beers available throughout the Ashes will include Fat Yak, the North American style pale ale, Minimum Chips, Matilda Bay’s new golden lager, Ruby Tuesday an amber ale rich with biscuity, toffee malt flavours and Itchy Green Pants (I.G.P.), the easy to drink cloudy ale named after the brewers’ work pants. Those who prefer apples to hops and barley can enjoy one of Australia's most critically acclaimed ciders, the deftly named Dirty Granny.
Of course beer and food go together like Langer and Hayden, so every Matilda Bay brew comes with a specially designed beer or cider food match sure to tantalise cricket lovers’ tastebuds this summer.
For patrons simply stunned by the new look batting line-up of beers, there will also be mini-cricket bats (masquerading as tasting paddles) that will give a taste of all six craft beers available.
The Matilda Bay Brewers Pavilion is located on Level 2, Don Bradman Stand, SCG
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