What is The Pitch?

Illustration by Jase Harper ©

Have you ever dreamt about sitting around with a bunch of creative types and thinking up a new beer? Not only that, but have your creation brewed and released in pubs and bottle shops across the country? The Pitch is your one chance to make that daydream come true.

As part of Stone & Wood’s exciting new side project, The Mash Collective, we’re searching for an amateur brewer to become part of a joint effort in the brewhouse. From the initial concept to the eventual consumption, you’ll be involved in every step along the way.

Home brewers will have the chance to pitch their beer and the idea behind it to The Mash Collective during a beer dinner at The Courthouse in Melbourne on May 15. Guests on the night will also be able to participate by tasting each of the beers and submitting their own votes.

It doesn’t matter if you’re a serious all-grain brewer or someone who simply likes to tinker around with kits. The beer itself is only half the equation, because what we really want to discover is who you are, what you’re passionate about, why you brew and the inspiration behind your beer. You’ll have two minutes to give us your spiel!

You in? Just follow these easy steps to get involved:

1) Brew a beer. Any style you like. Bottles or keg. You’ll need to bring 9 liters along, so everyone can have a taste.

2) Buy a ticket to the dinner (which will feature the full range of Stone & Wood beers, the first Mash Collective brew and delicious produce from the Northern Rivers). They cost $75 and you can purchase by emailing: trevor@stoneandwood.com.au Tickets are limited, so get in early.

3) Craft your pitch!

The Pitch is part of Good Beer Week in Melbourne. Click here to see the full program.

More information: www.stoneandwood.com.au.