THE WILDERNESS BREWING SESSIONS ARE ABOUT COFFEE AND COMMUNITY IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS.

This event is about creating space for specialty coffee enthusiasts to connect and chill together in beautiful outdoor locations surrounding our great city of Melbourne.

But not just your local urban parks... let's get out and explore. No electricity where we're going; a genuine outdoor brewing experience.

We'll be joined by the one and only Charlie Wade; barists and trainer at Padre Coffee, and curator of the newly released Sow Coffee Project. Charlie will be sharing his tips on getting the most out of your Aeropress, so if you're curious about this device, get on board!

This initial gathering is testing the water for bigger and better events in the future. To mark the launch of the Wilderness Brewing Sessions, registration for this inaugural session is free with limited spaces available. The location will be somewhere in the Dandenong Ranges, within 1hr of the CDB. Exact location will be given upon registration. There will be a short 1km walk from the cars to the brew location.

While a variety of beans will be available on the day, this is a perfect opportunity for you to bring a coffee you've been enjoying lately to brew up and share around for others.

New to, or curious about, specialty coffee? Come along and experience different brew methods, picking up skills to take home and try on your own.

A blind coffee swap will be done on the day, so all attendees please bring a bag of filter coffee (freshly roasted, whole beans) from a favourite roaster for the swap.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:

• Comfortable clothes / shoes for walking
• A bottle of water (for brewing)
• Your favourite camping / enamel mug
• A bag of filter coffee for the swap.

OPTIONAL:

• Any coffee you've been enjoying lately that you'd like others to experience.
• Your own brewing devices, hand grinders or water boilers (Jetboil etc....)
• BYO food if desired.

WHAT WILL BE PROVIDED:

• There will be a number of Aeropresses and V60's, and hand grinders available on the day.
• Filter roasts will also be available for those just wanting to come and enjoy what's on hand.
• Ability to boil water.

This first event is limited to 10 spaces, so grab your ticket, throw your gear in your backpack, and join us for forest brew on January 12th at 1pm.

Any questions, get in touch via Instagram (@bikehikebrew) or email bikehikebrew@gmail.com