Australia’s annual Spring Racing Carnival is host to numerous events throughout the season. Horse racing is at the center of it all, but there are many other experiences to be had as the carnival unfolds. Fashion, competitions, food, and beverages are a mainstay in the horse racing spectator community. Beer is the most common for those who choose to partake in a tipple or two, but what is considered the “golden ticket” of beers? Here is a rundown of what are considered the finest beers to enjoy at Australia’s Spring Racing Carnival.
Bridge Road Beechworth Pale Ale
We begin with a tasty ale that is best enjoyed at the beginning of the race. This is because it is best imbibed not from the bottle, but in a glass and as the day wears on, glass becomes more and more impractical for free movement around the track. As an aromatic ale coming from King Valley in the southeast part of the country, this beer has our vote as something to taste at the beginning of race day.
Little Creatures
If you are spectating from afar, we think it’s still vitally important to do so with a fine brew in hand. This craft beer is found predominantly in Perth, Western Australia and is worth checking out if you’re keen for a fruitier and laid back flavor in your craft beer. Whether you’re checking out the Melbourne Cup, looking for the best selection of Turnbull Stakes tips or watching the races in your local pub, Little Creatures is the beer to quench your thirst.
Sobah
A beer or two at the races is tradition, but driving home is a responsibility one cannot simply forget about. Enter Sobah Beer, a non-alcoholic craft beer, brewed by an Australian aboriginal family, that you can imbibe in without having to worry about intoxication. As a beverage that promotes the norms of a social beer while showcasing brilliant Australian flavors as well as aboriginal art, this is the ideal beverage to wet your lips with during this racing season.
Crown Lager
As a long-time staple of the Spring Racing Carnival, Crown Lager is arguably one of Australia’s most popular beers. It is comparatively cheaper than a craft brew and offers a classic lager taste, which helps to keep to the traditions of horse racing in Australia. It is a crisp and clean beer that can be enjoyed whether you win or lose.
Mountain Goat
Mountain Goat is a popular choice that is essential for anyone who wants to delve into the world of craft beer. Even as the horses are coming down the stretch, this beer is something that will be enjoyed from the fist starting pistol. It has a crisp and low-key flavor and is terrific for the budding connoisseur who loves a day at the races while also enjoying a satisfying thirst-quencher.
White Rabbit
If your palate seeks a discerning Belgian-style pale ale then White Rabbit is the beer for you. This brewery has been commended for its dark and golden ales and its pale ale is definitely on par with some of the best in the world. Brewed in Healesville, in the gullies of Melbourne, this is the perfect beer for this year’s Spring Racing Carnival in Australia.
Australian beer has much to offer. Craft beer and sporting fans can discover the world of Australian craft beers in association with one of the country’s most popular sporting events as the Spring Racing Carnival unfolds. We hope that this list helps to have the right brew in hand for every race.
What a fun list. I can’t wait to try White Rabbit!