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Obsidian Dark Beer Festival, Ballarat (2026)

13/06/2026

☠ Good Land have only one expectation of their beers: they better be bloody good 🤩

Lucky for us, they're bringing three of them to Obsidian Dark Beer Festival 2026.

As our second Gippsland brewery on this year's lineup and the final brewery reveal for the festival, Good Land Brewing Co are arriving with a trio of dark beers ranging from decadent dessert stout madness to Baltic porter tradition and nitro-infused collaboration excellence.

🍰 CHONK V3 – Biscoff Vanilla Slice Cream Stout
10.0% ABV
Dab up to CHONK V3. Conditioned on mountains of Biscoff biscuits, coconut and vanilla ice cream, this beast is rich, silky and unapologetically stacked. Imagine a loaded Biscoff cheesecake crashing head-first into a vanilla slice. Thick, sweet and completely over the top. This one is very limited at the festival!

🌊 SENČI – Baltic Porter
7.0% ABV
Named after the Latvian word for "ancestors", SENČI is a tribute to heritage and friendship. Brewed alongside one of Good Land's most dedicated taproom supporters, this cold-fermented Baltic Porter delivers layers of cocoa, toffee and gentle roast wrapped in a beautifully smooth and elegant body.

🥥 NITRO BABY! – Imperial Nitro Stout
10.5% ABV
This is your chance to try a beer you can't get anywhere else. We have the last keg going around!
Brewed in collaboration with Ireland's legendary O'Hara's Craft Brewery, Nitro Baby! combines rich chocolate malt character with toasted coconut, vanilla beans and almonds. The nitro pour creates a luxuriously creamy texture that carries every flavour from first sip to last.

With that, the brewery lineup is complete.

One final reveal. Three unforgettable dark beers. One brewery bringing Gippsland energy and plenty of madness to Obsidian 2026.

Which one are you lining up for first? 🍻

Secure your tickets today via https://events.humanitix.com/obsidian-dark-beer-festival-2026

13/06/2026

⚫ ONE WEEK TO GO ⚫

The countdown is on.

In just seven days, the Ballarat Mining Exchange will be transformed into the home of dark beer, bringing together independent breweries from across Victoria for a day packed with exclusive festival releases, limited-edition collaborations, great food and unforgettable experiences.

Whether you're chasing rich stouts, smooth porters, dark lagers, black IPAs or something completely unexpected, Obsidian 2026 has a beer with your name on it.

🎟 Tickets are selling fast
📍 Ballarat Mining Exchange
📅 20 June 2026

This is your last chance to secure tickets before the doors open.
https://events.humanitix.com/obsidian-dark-beer-festival-2026

Gather your mates, plan your weekend and prepare to embrace the dark.

12/06/2026

🦪 Smoke. Salt. Sea spray. You guessed it, it's Sailors Grave Brewing 🌊

The first of our two Gippsland breweries joining Obsidian Dark Beer Festival 2026 is bringing a pair of beers that could only come from Sailors Grave Brewing.

Known for pushing boundaries while staying deeply connected to the wild coastline of East Gippsland, Sailors Grave is arriving in Ballarat with two very different but equally compelling beers.

🦪 Law of the Tongue
Smokey Oyster Stout • 5.8% ABV
A winter favourite inspired by the legendary story of Old Tom the Orca in Eden.
Brewed with wild organic oysters from Wapengo Rocks, beechwood smoked malt, lactose and Sunrise Limes, this impenetrably dark stout layers rich roasted malt, bacon-like smokiness, subtle ocean salinity and bright citrus into a beautifully balanced and savoury drinking experience.
With 80 dozen wild organic oysters added during brewing, this is a beer that captures the character of the coast in every sip.

🐋 Southern Red Ale
Red Ale • 4.2% ABV
For something a little more approachable, Southern Red Ale delivers all the flavour without the weight.
A sessionable ruby-red ale featuring chewy toffee and biscuit malt character, supported by NZ Cascade and Simcoe hops that bring pine, citrus and a gentle finishing bitterness. Smooth, balanced and endlessly drinkable.

From salty, smoky stout to easy-drinking red ale, Sailors Grave continues to prove why they're one of Australia's most distinctive independent breweries.

Which one are you heading for first at Obsidian 2026?

Secure your tickets today at https://events.humanitix.com/obsidian-dark-beer-festival-2026

11/06/2026

Crafted exclusively for Obsidian 2026, Cubby Haus Brewing is bringing two limited-release ales that celebrate classic British brewing traditions.

🍺 Dark Mild Ale (4.5%)
A dark malt-focused session ale brewed with golden syrup for a smooth caramel character. Traditional Goldings hops provide classic English ale notes, while a touch of Chinook adds subtle grapefruit complexity. Inspired by a style that filled British pubs in the late 1800s, this fresh, approachable ale delivers plenty of flavour without the weight.

🍺 Strong Bitter (5.8%)
A beautifully balanced ale where creamy caramel malt meets subtle spice, citrus and pine notes. Firm bitterness is matched by a rounded malt profile, creating a beer that is rich in character yet remarkably easy drinking.

Available only at Obsidian Dark Beer Festival 2026, these small-batch festival releases showcase Cubby Haus Brewing's passion for traditional styles and drinkability.

Don't miss your chance to try them.

10/06/2026

🍻YOU'VE HEARD OF HOP, SKIP & JUMP, WHAT ABOUT HOPS, COFFEE & STICKY DATE 🤩

Three beers. Three very different expressions of what Noodledoof Brewing Co does best.

🌿 2026 Fresh Hop Red IPA
6.8% ABV
Fresh hop season is one of our favourite times of year, and this year's release celebrates everything we love about brewing close to the source.
Farm-fresh hops picked straight from Noodles' farm around the corner from the brewery are joined by HPA-033, an exciting new Australian hop variety delivering vibrant mango and citrus character. Layered over a rich Red IPA base, it's a beer that captures the energy of harvest and the community spirit that makes South West Victoria such a special place to brew.

☕ Iced Coffee Stout
5.5% ABV
Smooth, creamy and ridiculously drinkable.
Brewed with a generous addition of coffee from Port Fairy Coffee Roasters, this crowd favourite delivers everything you'd want from an iced coffee-inspired stout. Rich roasted malt, silky lactose and a touch of vanilla combine for a beer that's equal parts comfort and indulgence.

If you're after a little pep in your step, we've got you covered.

🍮 Sticky Date Imperial Porter (2026 Festival Collab Beer)
9.0% ABV
Created especially for the 2026 Obsidian Dark Beer Festival, this collaboration release embraces the darker side of beer.
A barrel-aged imperial porter packed with layers of sticky date pudding, rich caramel malt and bursts of vanilla, it's a bold winter warmer designed for long nights and dark beer lovers. Decadent, warming and unapologetically big.

Three beers. Three stories. One brewery.

Which one are you reaching for first? 🍻

10/06/2026

🚨 FROM BRIDGE ROAD TO BALLARAT 🚨

Two bold beers are joining the lineup at Obsidian Dark Beer Festival. These creations come from Bridge Road Brewers!

🍺 B2 Bomber Mach 16.0
Belgian Double Black IPA • 11.4% ABV
Created to celebrate more than two decades of unwavering independence, B2 Bomber Mach 16.0 takes the brewery's legendary Belgian-inspired ale and launches it into the stratosphere.

Built on a rich, complex malt base and loaded with El Dorado, Mosaic and Galaxy hops, then amplified with Citra Hyperboost, Mosaic Hyperboost and Prysma hop products, this is a decadent, intensely expressive beer that balances bold hop character with dark malt complexity.

Pretty big. Pretty fast. Pretty unforgettable.

🍺 Fastener's Swill
Doppelbock • 7.1% ABV
A classic Doppelbock that's all about malt. Rich, smooth and full flavoured, expect layers of toasted bread crust, caramelised malt sweetness and warming depth in a beer that proves dark doesn't always mean heavy.

Big flavour. Effortless drinkability.

Two very different interpretations of dark beer. One festival. Which are you trying first? 🍻

09/06/2026

An evening celebrating independent Victorian beer and exceptional local produce.

Join us at Prospects Restaurant for the Obsidian Degustation Dinner, where five thoughtfully crafted courses are matched with beers from some of Victoria's finest independent breweries.

📅 Friday 19 June
📍 Prospects Restaurant, Federation University SMB Campus
🕡 6:30pm – 9:00pm
🍽️ 5-course degustation featuring locally sourced produce
🍺 Beer pairing with every course
🎁 Commemorative festival glass included
🎟️ $140 per person

Only a handful of tickets remain.
https://events.humanitix.com/obsidian-dark-beer-festival-2026

Discover outstanding beer, exceptional food and the stories behind the brewers, growers and producers who make it all possible.

09/06/2026

☕🍺 BOOM SHAKE SHAKE SHAKE THE ROOM - SHEDSHAKER ARE READY TO ROCK THE HOUSE DOWN 🍺☕

When it comes to doing things a little differently, Shedshaker Brewing rarely disappoints.

Pouring at Obsidian Dark Beer Festival this year are two beers that showcase the creativity coming out of Castlemaine's The Mill precinct.

🧀 Whey Stout – 5.5% ABV
Brewed in collaboration with their neighbours at Long Paddock Cheese, this smooth and satisfying stout brings together rich roasted malt character with the unique contribution of cheese whey for added depth and body.

☕ Espresso Black Lager – 5.2% ABV
Coffee lovers, this one's for you.
Shedshaker have united two of the planet's favourite drinks, combining ethically sourced coffee from Coffee Basics with dark malts, subtle hop spice and the crisp drinkability of a lager. Surprisingly light, full flavoured and remarkably refreshing.

Dark beer doesn't always have to be heavy.

Find both pouring at Obsidian and discover why some of the most interesting beers at the festival come from brewers willing to challenge expectations.

Which are you reaching for first?
☕ Espresso Black Lager
🧀 Whey Stout

09/06/2026

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 FROM HEPBURN SPRINGS TO OBSIDIAN 🍺

Hepburn Springs Brewing Co. are bringing two malt-driven winter warmers to Obsidian Dark Beer Festival, showcasing rich European-inspired brewing traditions with plenty of character.

🍯 Doppelbock Choc Honey Nougat – 7.0% ABV
A strong, rich and malt-heavy German lager inspired by classic Swiss confectionery. Expect layers of chocolate malt, honeyed sweetness and soft nougat notes, all wrapped up in a smooth, warming finish.

🥃 Wee Heavy Strong Scotch Ale – 8.0% ABV
A bold Scottish classic bursting with rich malt character, caramel sweetness and subtle dark fruit notes. Smooth, full-bodied and unmistakably Scottish.

Slàinte mhath.

If your ideal winter beer is rich, warming and packed with malt complexity, make sure these two are on your tasting list at Obsidian.

Which are you reaching for first?
🍯 Doppelbock Choc Honey Nougat
🥃 Wee Heavy Strong Scotch Ale

08/06/2026

⚔️ TWO DARK CONTENDERS ENTER. ⚔️

Returning to Obsidian Dark Beer Festival, 3 Griffins Brewing are once again teaming up with Knight Brewing to offer two epic drops.

🍺 Double Cream Milk Stout – 8.1% ABV
Rich. Sweet. Decadent. This award-winning stout recently claimed a Bronze Medal at the Australian International Beer Awards and delivers layer upon layer of chocolate, roast and creamy malt character.

🍺 Winter Solstice Dark Saison – 7.6% ABV
A collaboration between 3 Griffins Brewing and Good Knight Brewing. Dark, complex and a little bit funky, this seasonal release combines Belgian-inspired character with dark malt depth for something truly unique.

Whether you're chasing rich and indulgent or dark and adventurous, these are two beers worth seeking out at Obsidian.

Which side are you choosing?

🛡️ Double Cream Milk Stout
⚔️ Winter Solstice Dark Saison

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