Two things that seem to follow me everywhere, beer and art – my work these days is filled with talking about beer, beer websites and everything beer brand related … I have been an avid craft brewer for many years, AG and the occasional partial – none of this kit shit. So whenever I see a brewery or a brand of beer working with artists, I have this big inner warm smile shit going on – and when I saw that Sydney Brewery is launching a new beer alongside some damn cool artists work, then yeah, I got a bit fkn excited!

“To celebrate Sydney Craft Beer Week 2013 (October 19th-26th), Black Penny have teamed up with Sydney Brewery, as well as an array of Sydney’s most impressive emerging artists to create a limited edition brew aptly named ‘Black Magic’. Working alongside Michael Caplado, Head Brewer at Sydney Brewery, we’ve have handcrafted a light and sessionable Hybrid EBS and Porter Beer with a dark amber hue. The velvet body denotes caramel and raisin overtones with a fruity backbone. Sounds complex, but drinks easy – perfect for a Sunday arvo session or post-work kick-back.

The evenings vibe will be complimented by Afro Funk band The Liberators, who will indulge the crowds in a stripped back version of their live experience. The band will be sharing tasty morsels from their upcoming album ‘Power Struggle.’

And to top it off we have an all-star lineup exhibition which includes Alex Lehours, Ben Marriott, Brent Smith (Biffy), Chris Yee, Claire Perini, Georgia Hill, Mark Drew, Ky Pamenter (Phoenix Empire), Marty Routledge (Roach), Robin Claire, Charlie Nivison (Silly Pear) and Thomas Jackson.”

This night looks mad, and a great lineup of some of our favourite artists here  – I wish more breweries were doing stuff like this down in Melbourne – and where do I get myself some of this ESB/Porter bastard mix? Ah well, going to have to settle to see the photos, I guess!

Head down there next week to check it out if you’re in Sydney!

Who: Alex Lehours, Ben Marriott, Brent Smith (Biffy), Chris Yee, Claire Perini, Georgia Hill, Mark Drew, Ky Pamenter (Phoenix Empire), Marty Routledge (Roach), Robin Claire, Charlie Nivison (Silly Pear) and Thomas Jackson
What: Black Magic group show and beer launch
Where: Black Penny Bar & Gallery, 648 Bourke St, Surry Hills, Sydney
When: Show opens Tuesday October 22nd 2013 and runs for the week!

Check out Black Penny and the Sydney Brewery for more info on the show!