Darlo "Sticks 'em with the pointy end" - SUMMER IS HERE!!

GAME OF CIDERS - SUMMER IS HERE 

On Sunday 29th September we held our first ever Cider Makeover on the roof terrace and it was an incredible day marked with hay bales, 27 degree sunshine and 10 ciders from 5 of the best cider producers in the country.

Summer is coming with Game of Ciders

We are kicking off Spring with our first ever cider makeover together with 5 noble cider houses from across the kingdom.  

Willie Smiths Sydney Launch hits Darlinghurst!

 Willie Smiths Organic Cider held their official launch party on Sunday afternoon atop the rooftop of The Local in Darlo. 

With guests from Three Blue Ducks, Longrain, The Australian Brewery and Endeavour Beers - Andrew Smith (the Great-Great Grandson of the infamous Willie) gave a speech about the background of Willie Smiths while The Local's resident musician Alain De Carne provided a sunny Sunday acoustic session.

The Local Taphouse are excited to be working with Willie Smiths on such a truly distinctive Australian organic cider so feel free to drop on in, have a glass and grab a free apple from the tea chest!

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Darlinghurst do a Masterclass in Cider

A few Wednesdays back, Darlinghurst invite James Kendell (from Small Acres Cyder) and Neill Cameron (from the Australian Brewery) to host a Cider Masterclass. It was super interesting getting the inside scoop on Australia's fastest growing alcoholic drink from two of the leading names in the business. 

We started off with a bit of a world tour of cider styles, starting in the historic home of the fermented apple drink, England. We had two English styles, the Westons Old Rosie Scrumpy and the Henneys 2010 Still cider. Some really interesting (and pretty funky) flavours in those ones.

We then took the Eurostar across the channel to sample some French apple cider and perry (or 'Poire', the french name for what we call Pear Cider). These had huge flavours that were a lot different from what we know as cider here in Australia. 

We then travelled back to Australia, and had a range of Aussie ciders, ranging from traditionally made still cider, oak-aged cider, commercial sweet cider and some craft-made cider. It was truly eye-opening to see just how much variation there was in such a relatively young market.  

Big thanks to Neill and James for sharing their knowledge and insight with us, and for hosting such an interesting night full of delicious apple goodness, it will certainly not be the last event like this so stay tuned. 

A Cider Masterclass at The Local Taphouse

Over the past 5 years we have made it our mission to put craft beer on the map here in Australia.

We showcase hundreds of beers per year, some unique or special collaborations and run Australia's best beer appreciation sessions, Ale Stars.

...and while that's certainly not going to change, we love our other products too, and in February, we're featuring our very first cider masterclass.   

Join us on the 12th February, 7pm, at The Local (Darlinghurst) where special guests Max Allen (Cider Australia) & James Kendell (Small Acres Cyder) will take you on a delicious journey.

Armed with ciders from all over the globe, Max & James will help you explore your bitter-sweet palette    while giving you an insight into their special knowledge of these tasty creations.

As per usual there will be delicious snacks and time for Q&A, tickets are only $40 and will sell out fast. Book here to join the fun. 

Cider Masterclass in St Kilda

Over your first hangover for 2013?

How about a cider?

How about 7 cider tasters, some nibbles, and an expert masterclass on what makes a great cider, all for $40?

Well thats what we're offering here at The Local Taphouse St Kilda on Wednesday, Jan 16th from 7pm.

The masterclass will be hosted by James Kendell from Small Acres Cyder, and Max Allen from the Weekend Australian and Gourmet Traveller magazine.

Cider is one of the fastest growing alcoholic beverages in Australia, and whilst we're all drinking a lot of it, not many of us know a great deal about it. This masterclass will be an opportunity to learn how cider is made, and how different styles of cider from around the world vary.

Book here.