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Bitter Phew

Locality: Darlinghurst, New South Wales

Address: 1/137 Oxford street 2010 Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.bitterphew.com/

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24.01.2022 Suns out, guns out. A day like this calls for Poor Toms Piña Colada Gin. Boasting a huge lineup of tropical botanicals including pineapple, coconut and pandan followed by a whack of juniper. Sip it with a Deeds Brewing Pavlova Sour Hazy Pastry DIPA or chuck it into a G&T - good times guaranteed. Back at it again from 12pm.

24.01.2022 Loaded with notes of mango, passion fruit and apricot; ring in your Friday with @rangebrewing Common Denominator Hazy IPA. Cheers!

24.01.2022 Its on. The Rare Barrel taps are flowing and weve got the Gaviscon ready. Dont forget - were also still offering takeaway on a huge lineup of The Rare Barrel bottles. Bar open from 3pm until late. Beers on until theyre gone.

23.01.2022 NEW BEER KLAXON We just received a couple stouts from our friends at Mikkeller HQ 'Beer Geek Waffle Breakfast', a doozy of a beer, brewed with lashings of coffee, cinnamon and maple syrup.... 'Beer Geek Maple Vanilla Shake', a big boozy boi made with coffee, vanilla and maple syrup and a copious amount of oats for good measure. Bar open til 10pm. Takeway available until 9pm.

23.01.2022 Dormilona and Feral Brewing Company have joined forces to create FERAL BONES. Pushing the boundaries of beer and wine, Hazy Verdelho is the first ever co-ferment from this dynamic duo. Were stoked to have the ONLY KEG that has made it outside of WA. On tap from midday until its gone. There are also a handful of exclusive bottles available for takeaway.... Pop in around 5pm and you can grab a few splashes of the Dormilona Yokel range, including the very same wine used in the co-ferment. Bar open until 2am.

23.01.2022 Its officially zesty boi season and the team Forest For The Trees have absolutely nailed it with this refreshing beverage. Bursting with aromas of complex spices, lemon peel and a subtle acidity to keep it fresh. Its a #dayforit.

22.01.2022 The current and ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has been a time of reflection for everyone, including us here at Bitter Phew. In this time of "pause" we have had time to think over our social responsibility as a place of community gathering and business in the fight to create an ecologically sustainable planet for our future generations of beer lovers. We have always had a commitment to principles of sustainability here at BP. Whether that be eco-friendly cleaning chemicals, recycl...ed consumables, complete recycling of all bottles and cans and thus the minimisation of the amount of waste that goes to landfill. We also LOVE local beer and wine which constantly grace our beloved menu behind the bar. But we have been asking ourselves... how can we take this further? Over the next 6 months we will be taking it upon ourselves to actively assess and further reduce our carbon emissions and waste. We will be taking on a much bigger commitment to showcasing products and producers that are championing sustainability, organics and looking clearly towards a better, cleaner future. This wont be an immediate process, however we are looking forward to sharing this journey with you all. We also want to make this a starting point in which there is open discussion between people, local businesses and ourselves, instigating collaborative efforts to help us along this journey. To launch our sustainability program, the month of September will be a showcase of local producers who truly champion these values, alongside collaborative efforts with likeminded people and businesses.

22.01.2022 Garage Project Fresh January has just landed. We’ve also scored a cheeky keg of the Trillium Brewing Company collab Sunrise Valley. This will be making an appearance for our birthday this weekend - stay tuned. Here now ‘til late.

21.01.2022 The Vibe of the Thing from @wildflowerbeer is a young Australian Wild Ale made with organic raw spelt. Open fermented in a copper coolship, this beauty expresses notes of lemon, tomato bush and under ripe pineapple. You don’t need Friday as an excuse!

21.01.2022 Only two more sleeps until we celebrate A Quiet Deed // Deeds [VIC] 8th Birthday. Well be tapping some exclusive and downright delicious brews from midday this Friday - including the only keg of A Quiet Deed Oat Cream Hazy TIPA. Clocking in at 11%, its a doozy. Check out the event page for the full taplist.

21.01.2022 Sustainable Sundays are underway. We are raising money for @alsnswact, help us out by drinking some Fixation Brewing Co, Ailsa Bay, and Monkey Shoulder All are welcome.

20.01.2022 Just like we change up our taps, we also like to have fun with our wine by the glass. Well always have a special bottle on pour from our cellar. Today its Azienda agricola Terpin Franco Quinto Quarto 2016. Pinot Grigio on skins from Friuli, Italy. Strawberry compote, overripe peach and kumquat. Its a vibe. Open now until 2am.

20.01.2022 We took a deep dive into our cellar and found this beauty. Making its way to our #rarephew this weekend is a huge collab between Mikkeller HQ and Brouwerij Boon. A blend of the driest of dry lambics, this Oude Geuze has been waiting patiently since 2015 for its time to shine. Today’s the day. Only one bottle available. Won’t last long. We’re here now until late.

20.01.2022 We’re seven beers old! Today marks seven years of pouring the good stuff. We’re humbled by the continued love and support over the years. We’ve said it before - you’re what makes this bar special. There’s a huge lineup of wild beers on tap this weekend - stay in the loop with Untappd. Sausage sizzle tomorrow afternoon. Party all weekend.

20.01.2022 Feeling chilly ? We have a sure fire to warm up. Amager Bryghus & Evil Twin Brewing came together and brewed 'The Real H.R. Frederiksen.' A luscious pastry stout boasting big vanilla and cinnamon notes with a long chilli finish. Bar open til 10.

19.01.2022 Sustainability Sunday is back. With a little help from our friends at Fixation Brewing Co, Ailsa Bay and Monkey Shoulder, we’ll be raising funds this weekend for Aboriginal Legal Service as part of our Sustainability Program. Beers and whisky for a good cause. This Sunday from 1pm ‘til late. Come as you are. All are welcome.

19.01.2022 Remember Pernicious Weed? The cult classic is back - in Yuzu form. Nelson Sauvin and Rakau hops collide in this citrus-driven hop bomb. Everything you love about the original Monster Hop IIPA with a huge whack of super sour fresh yuzu zest. Boom. Available from 3pm today.... Garage Project

19.01.2022 New Zealand @deepdownwines has produced a Pinot Noir that will treat you kindly. Certified organic, wild ferment, sulphur free and vegan friendly. Black cherries, crunchy earth and grippy tannins that reminds you it’s still there.... By the glass.

19.01.2022 1 Ton of... Cherry! We’re stoked to have To Øl back on tap. No less than one ton of cherries per 1000L have been jam-packed into this sour mashed delight. Can’t get enough of that sweet cherry action. Bar open now ‘til 2am.

18.01.2022 Great to have you back One Drop Brewing Co. We’re stoked to be pouring their #phresh Hazy IPA. Papaya, coconut and fruit salad for days thanks to a winning hop combo of Sabro, Nelson Sauvin and Vic Secret. 7.2% ABV and smooth as silk. All aboard the haze train. Dive right in. We’re here all night.

18.01.2022 The Bruery 'Coconut Macaroons' bourbon barrel aged imperial stout is on tap right now. Tastes like cookies and dreams. Need we say more?

17.01.2022 We are back! Recently our fridges were blessed with these bomb imperial stouts from Evil Twin Brewing. This is a helluva brew. Brimming with notes of fudge, espresso, dark chocolate and muscovado sugar. ... Come grab one before we drink em all.

16.01.2022 Off-grid brewery Rocky Ridge Brewing Co are making huge waves in sustainability. Established in 2017 with an ultimate goal of self-sufficiency, these WA brewing renegades have a clear vision for a brighter future. Using organically farmed produce, including local malt and hops from their own property, reusing waste such as spent grain to feed their cows and a totally self-sufficient water treatment system, their core values resonate strongly with our sustainability program.... Our beer of the week is their Imperial Ace. Triple dry-hopped with copious amounts of Chinook, Ella and Citra, this 8% imperial pale is bursting with passionfruit, melon and guava. In the fridge now. Bar open until late. Get involved.

15.01.2022 We’re almost seven beers old! Our birthday party is coming up real soon. Expect vintage kegs, rare bottle shares, a charity sausage sizzle, heaps of Fernet and, of course, birthday cake. The party won’t stop from Friday 22nd January ‘til late on Sunday. Further details on our Facebook event. Be there or be square.

15.01.2022 Weve teamed up with our good mates at Ailsa Bay to bring you a few curated boilermakers over the next couple of weeks. This week sees Ailsa Bay Sweet Smoke Single Malt paired with Forest For The Trees Saison. Creamy toffee, candied orange peel, stone fruit and dried peat matched with the sweet spice and zest from the Belgian-inspired farmhouse ale. A feast of delights. Get yours from 3pm today.... Darn Small

13.01.2022 Tuesdays are back! To celebrate the build-up to our birthday bonanza this weekend, we tapped The Bruery 'So Happens Its Tuesday' 2019. Aged in Bourbon barrels, this beer is full of toasted coconut, chocolate and hazelnut notes. It also clocks in at an impressive 15 % ABV. ... Taps flowing from 3pm til late.

13.01.2022 It’s always a good day when Sally Rainbows visits. Sabrina is an off-white Chardonnay from Canowindra which sees a little skin contact to turn up the texture. Funky, fresh and intriguing. Roland is a light, crazy drinkable Mourvèdre with wonderful acidity built to quaff with vigour. Like an orange wine but red says Sal. Yumbo.... Available by the bottle to drink here in the beer garden or take home with you for the weekend.

13.01.2022 Hailing from San Diego, Belching Beaver has blessed our fridges with these banging Peanut Butter stouts. Make good use of the cold weather and snuggle up with one of these beauts.

12.01.2022 We are stoked to announce that this mad brew from Two Birds Brewing has landed in our fridges. The Lemon Meringues oat cream IPA has all the tart, zesty notes you'd expect and a nitro creaminess to top it all of. Come grab one before we drink them all.

12.01.2022 Day for it. Making its way to our #rarephew this weekend is Deschutes Brewery The Abyss Rye 2015 Vintage. This barrel-aged imperial stout is brewed with blackstrap molasses, liquorice, cherry bark and vanilla beans. It then rests in rye whiskey barrels for a year before bottling. Huge. After five years in the cellar, we reckon it’s time to dig in. Only one bottle available. Probably won’t be here very long.

11.01.2022 Saturday afternoons eating boysenberry ice cream anyone? Huge jammy energy from @rangebrewing Jam: Boysenberry + Cherry Sour Ale. Get amongst it.

11.01.2022 How good are patio beers? Join us this fine Sunday and grab a bottle of Garage Project ‘Yuzukosho’ Kettle Sour Pilsner. Brewed with green chilli, the fresh zest of locally grown green yuzu and a judicious dose of sea salt. Expect a lingering heat, lighting acidity, and tons of fresh citrus. Seasonal freshness at its best.

10.01.2022 This Sunday were throwing a little shindig with one of the OG champions and pioneers of biodynamics and regenerative farming - Ngeringa. Tickets are just $25 each and will score you five half glasses of Ngeringa wine and a little cheese & charcuterie. If youd like to get involved and learn a bit more about sustainability from Connor Sainsbury-Canham, check out the link below. Sustainable Sunday // Ngeringa [SA]... Well also be accepting a few walk-ins wherever possible. Takeaway available all day.

10.01.2022 If you missed the @garageproject X @trilliumbrewing Galaxy Valley collab on tap last week we have a super limited number of cans in the chiller. Tasting equal parts big and juicy.

09.01.2022 Don’t let a little rain frighten you from your midweek schooner. It’s spooky season. Prepare yourself for the unearthly delights and ghoulish brews that will flow from our taps in the lead up to Halloween. All will be revealed throughout the week. First up from Boatrocker Brewers & Distillers will send shivers down your spine. Check it out in our story - if you dare.

09.01.2022 As part of our sustainability program, were showcasing local producers who are actively championing organics, biodynamics and looking clearly towards a better, cleaner future. This is Ngarto Field Blend 2019. A collaborative effort between Ngeringa and Carto, this juicy number is a true field blend - a mix of underripe Aglianico and overripe Tempranillo with a super light maceration. Topped with Pinot Noir and Syrah in barrel, making use of grapes that otherwise would have gone to waste. Certified biodynamic. Available by the glass right now. Also watch this space for an event announced later today.

09.01.2022 We love Wednesdays. It means we can finally see all of our favourite people again - you guys. Just tapped are Mountain Culture Beer Co Chill Zone Hazy Pale and Wayward Brewing Company Bru Haze for your juice fix alongside Wildflower Brewing & Blending Organic Table Beer for ultimate refreshment. Full taplist on our website and Untappd. Schooners are back from 3pm this arvo.

09.01.2022 Peter Bignell built and operates the worlds only biodiesel powered still. Thats just one of the many seriously impressive feats of Belgrove Distillery - a true champion of sustainability. The distillery is almost entirely run on biofuel made from waste fryer oil collected from local fish and chip shops. All distillery water is captured on the farm without government infrastructure. Spent mash is fed to the livestock. The list goes on and its clear to us that Peter may just... have the greenest distillery on the planet. Grab a glass of his Hopped Malt Whisky made from distilled IPA and revel in the glory that is Belgrove Whisky. NipOfCourage

08.01.2022 Pumpkin with purpose. Two Metre Tall delivering the goods with their Sour Pumpkin Ale for the spookiest day of the year. Good thing we got this shot before the weather turned. What a looker! Brewed with whole, locally grown pumpkins, this wild ale is a blend of 2016, 2017 and 2018 vintage brews. Citrus acidity, complex funk and refreshment for days. On tap now until it’s gone. Bar open until 2am.

08.01.2022 Happy Birthday Deeds Brewing - time to eat some cake and drink some juice! A Quiet Deed // Deeds [VIC] 8th Birthday This is A Quiet Deed. Oat Cream Hazy TIPA. 11% ABV. Eight different hops. 45g/L dry-hop and finished with vanilla and lactose.... Weve got the only keg of this bad boy and a whole lot more. Check the event page or Untappd for whats pouring this weekend.

08.01.2022 Meet Yellow Cidermarine. A blend of Ingrid Marie and Mutsu waste apples from Skåne, waste carrots from Nypling gård and honey from Lilligården in Höör. FRUKTSTEREO are doing amazing things with waste fruit from local growers in Sweden. A huge tick for us in our drive for sustainability.... If you want to give this a crack tonight, be sure to make a booking via our website. Open until 2am. CNV Liquor Distribution

07.01.2022 In need of a schooner? Maybe a 4-pack and bottle of vino to-go for the fridge at home? We’re here from 3pm ‘til late today serving up the goods. We missed you.

07.01.2022 A huge thank you for all of your support through this wild year! Our community is what makes this bar truly special - we wouldn’t be here without you. We’re here ‘til 8pm tonight. Closed tomorrow. Back on Saturday. Stay safe out there and we’ll see you in 2021.

06.01.2022 One more sleep ‘til we’re seven beers old. Celebrations kick off tomorrow from midday and won’t stop ‘til Sunday night. Vintage kegs and rare bottle shares all weekend alongside birthday cake and a sausage sizzle on Saturday arvo. Yumbo. If you’re around today, this #rarephew bottle has snuck out of the cellar a little early. Brouwerij Alvinne Cuvée Sofie Kriek Framboos 2015 Vintage. Only 350 bottles were made from this single cask. Aged for five months in Saint-Émilion ...Grand Cru red wine barrels with sour cherries and raspberries. Unbelievable. Here now ‘til late.

06.01.2022 As we look to incorporate another layer of our Sustainability Program, we now look toward our social responsibility as a place of gathering within the community. Sustainability is much more than organic produce and recycling. It is recognising one’s duty to those around them and the importance of giving back. We look to make a conscious effort, taking leadership in providing charity and support to those around us and the greater community. Join us for our next Sustainability ...Sunday on November 1st from 1pm ‘til late. Taking inspiration from the ‘Pay the Rent’ movement, we’ll be raising funds for Aboriginal Legal Service to support the self-determination of Indigenous Australians whilst contributing to the process of Reconciliation. Bitter Phew acknowledges responsibility and looks to promote understanding, mutual respect and good will. We’ll have a Karma Keg courtesy of Fixation Brewing Co through which 100% of sales will be donated to the cause. Another massive thank you to Ailsa Bay and Monkey Shoulder for their support in making this happen. Come as you are. All are welcome. We can’t wait.

06.01.2022 Wildflower Beer is a local producer leading the charge in sustainability and organics. This is the first batch of their Organic Table Beer. Working with Voyager Craft Malt and Organically Greenwood, this 2.9% brew uses certified organic barley, malted wheat and hops. The principles of the farm go well beyond not using herbicides or pesticides - they utilise regenerative farming to improve the life in their soil and their produce. Were super proud to work with the Wildflower team. Maybe even more excited to drink a few of these in the afternoon sun.

05.01.2022 Nestled on 165 acres in the Texas Hill Country, Jester King Brewery is dedicated to sustainability and regenerative farming. Not only the first brewery to become certified organic in Texas, Jester King also operate one of the largest solar power systems in the area. Alongside native grasses for water retention and holistic grazing for natural fertilisation, the Austin brewery strives to exist in symbiosis with the land. Weve got this snazzy number on tap and a few bottles for takeaway. Open now til late.

05.01.2022 An idea born of dropping a shot of Campari into an IPA. Mismatch Brewing Company Negroni IPA takes a clean malt base, a bunch of Amarillo hops and bitters courtesy of Adelaide Hills Distillery blended post fermentation. Bitter and twisted with a huge whack of citrus. We reckon its the best of both worlds. Pouring right now. Bar open til 2am.

05.01.2022 If you couldnt make it down last night, youre in luck - weve still got some The Rare Barrel flowing. This is Earl of Granate 2019 - a golden sour ale barrel-aged on pomegranate then gently steeped with earl grey tea. Floral, herbal and crazy complex with notes of blackcurrant and rhubarb. Yumbo. Bar open til late.

05.01.2022 Big pineapple vibes. Wayward Brewing Company making good use of a new hop variety out of the Yakima Valley, BRU-1. Bursting at the seams with freshly cut pineapple, this tropical juice bomb ticks all the boxes on a day like today. Bru Haze IPA pouring this arvo from 3pm.

04.01.2022 Waratah is back. Wildflower Brewing & Blending Waratah 2019 is made entirely from ingredients grown and foraged in NSW. Wholly native yeasts foraged off hop flowers, grain from Voyager Craft Malt and hops from Ryefield Hops. A truly agrarian beer with thought and purpose. Marzipan and savoury oak on the nose, followed by toasted sourdough and orange marmalade. Lots to think about and even more to enjoy.... Grab a bottle to enjoy here in the sun or take home for the weekend. We’re here ‘til 2am.

04.01.2022 Trick or treat. Moon Dog Craft Brewery Ogden Nash’s Pash Rash is back! This big, bad and boujee imperial stout sees a frightening amount of raspberry candies thrown in. Sweet berry action followed by fudge and dark chocolate. Sacrilege, you say? On tap now until it’s gone. Treat yourself.

03.01.2022 VB on tap from 3pm today. VB on Tap // Vinous Beer Showcase Were talking vinous beer. This showcase is all about brewers turning tradition on its head with hybrid beers made with grapes and winemaking byproducts. Skins, juice, pomace, barrels and everything in-between add some serious complexity and a sense of terroir to these seriously wild ales.... Bar open until late. Beers on until theyre gone.

03.01.2022 Imperial Stout from Omnipollo is AON PECAN MUD CAKE. You know what to do.

03.01.2022 We don't sell Orange juice, but we have the next best thing. Swing by the bar today and crack open one of these Stone Brewing Hazy IPA's. Chock full of Tangerine and Pineapple, it's sure fire way to brighten your day.

03.01.2022 With Dude, Where's My Karmeliet? // Belgian Tap Showcase just a few hours away, weve pulled some #rarephew gems out of the cellar. This is Timmermans Beers Oude Gueuze. Brewed in 2010, bottled in 2013, patiently waiting and now available as part of our vintage program. Full taplist on Untappd and our website. Bar open from 3pm until late.

03.01.2022 The latest Garage Project shipment has arrived. It’s a doozy. Yakima Valley is a hop harvest collab with East Coast royalty Trillium Brewing Company. This tall glass of juice uses a hop free boil and an absurd amount of dry hopping courtesy of top-notch Mosaic and Citra. Available right now to drink here or takeaway. Bar open ‘til 2am.

02.01.2022 AJ Hoadley turns up the texture to 11 with this next level Rizza. La Violetta Wines Das Sakrileg breaks all the rules of traditional Aussie Riesling. Oxidative handling, wild ferment in barrel, matured on unsulphured lees and even sees a little malolactic fermentation. Refreshment and complexity in spades. Yumbo. Available by the glass and takeaway. Get involved now ‘til late.... Grafted Wines

02.01.2022 Watch out for round two of our Ailsa Bay boilermakers - its a doozy. Weve cracked out a vintage imperial stout this week to showcase another side of this versatile whisky. Brouwerij de Molen Haken & Ogen 2016 spends just under a year in bourbon barrels and has been waiting patiently in our cellar for this moment - think bitter chocolate, ground espresso and a whisper of vegemite. Available all week. You are welcome.... Darn Small

02.01.2022 You know what time it is. Mondays at Bitter Phew are back! Schooners at 285ml prices all night. It’s also our birthday week so keep an eye out for rare and vintage kegs gracing our taplist. Today we’ll be pouring Two Metre Tall Sour Pumpkin Ale followed by The Bruery So Happens It’s Tuesday 2019 Imperial Stout tomorrow. Open from 5pm ‘til late.

01.01.2022 Together at last. We’ve paired a couple of our favourites for this week’s boilermaker. White Bay Beer Co. Stack Up IPA meets Tequila Fortaleza Añejo for a feast of delights. Lashings of mango and tangerine followed by grilled pineapple, beeswax and butterscotch with a finish for days. Plenty to enjoy here. Back at it again from 3pm ‘til late.

01.01.2022 Strap in for a wild ride. Hawkers Beer Day Trip has arrived. Triple dry hopped with Sabro Cryo alongside Ella and Amarillo, this 9% hop bomb is dripping with coconut and tropical fruit. Tidied up with some assertive bitterness, this IIPA is kicking goals left, right and centre. Grab yours from 3pm today.