You guys may already know about these, but I just got put on to the regular beer tastings at the Backbencher in Wellington. Next one is on 27th of May at 6pm in the function rooms upstairs. Beer list isn't finalised, but apparently will be featuring "darker beers". Currently they are aiming for:
Green Man Dark Mild or Green Man Stout
Monteith’s Doppelbock (confirmed)
Bennett’s Classic Black
Three Boys Oyster Stout
Peak Brewery Cornhill Porter (confirmed)
Harrington’s Wobbly Boot Porter (confirmed)
Dux de Lux Sou’Wester (confirmed)
McChouffe or Maredsous Brune 8
Cost is $35 which include three small tasting courses. To get your name on the list, email Rebecca Taylor: becs@cellar-vate.co.nz
Personally... I'm going to forgo the Monteith's as part of my boycott.