On the back of being named one of the 20 best festivals in the world by the prestigiousBeer Connoisseur magazine, the Great Australasian Beer SpecTAPular (GABS) hasannounced its first ever trade session.

The session is designed to facilitate the expansionof quality craft beer options within retail and hospitality venues such as licensed bars,pubs, bottle shops or restaurants.

The free event will take place at the Royal Exhibition Building from 10.45 – 11.45am onFriday May 22, prior to the first session of GABS Melbourne. Breweries with a stand atGABS will be present to provide samples of their beers and make introductions.

Attendees then have the option of staying for the public session starting at midday where120 beers made exclusively for GABS will be available to purchase.

All attendees and breweries will be provided with an information sheet on entry containingcontact details of both buyers and sellers.

For more information, and to apply before the Friday May 15 deadline, visitgabsfestival.com.au/trade-event.

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