5th September 2024
Embrace the spirit of Oktoberfest with us! On Saturday, October 5th, the vibrant sounds of the Cooma Oom-Pah-Pah Band will fill the air from noon until 4 pm. Get ready to dust off your Lederhosen and Dirndl because we invite you to be a part of the fun! Join us for the Oktoberfest Celebration that promises laughter, music, and lots of schnapps, beer and sausages!
For those who appreciate the finer things in life, wildbrumby Truffle Schnapps is a must-try. This remarkable spirit combines the earthy luxury of snowy mountain truffles with the crisp sweetness of pink lady apples, creating a flavor experience that’s as unique as it is sophisticated.
Truffles, often referred to as “the diamonds of the kitchen,” are prized for their rich and complex flavors. These fungi grow underground in symbiosis with tree roots and are known for their intense, aromatic quality. Snowy Mountain truffles are celebrated for their delicate yet profound taste, which is beautifully captured in wildbrumby Truffle Schnapps.
This schnapps makes a stunning aperitif, offering a refined start to any meal. The initial aroma of truffle gives way to a pleasingly sweet and slightly fruity apple note, creating a balanced and intriguing flavor profile.
Beyond its role as an aperitif, wildbrumby Truffle Schnapps is a versatile companion to various dishes. It pairs exceptionally well with creamy pasta, where its truffle notes complement the richness of the sauce. Similarly, it enhances the flavors of a hearty risotto, adding a touch of sophistication to each bite. For a more casual pairing, try it with a selection of antipasto; the schnapps’ unique flavor profile elevates cured meats, cheeses, and olives, making for a memorable appetizer.
Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply enjoying a meal at home, wildbrumby Truffle Schnapps adds a layer of elegance and flavor that makes every dining experience exceptional. Indulge in the luxury of truffles and discover how this extraordinary spirit can transform your next meal.
Elevate your cocktail game with the Aperitivo Tartuffo, a refined and elegant drink that perfectly showcases the unique flavors of wildbrumby Truffle Schnapps. This sophisticated cocktail combines the earthy richness of truffle with the crisp, herbal notes of white vermouth, creating a balanced and refreshing aperitif.
Ingredients:
To prepare, start by filling a tumbler with ice. Next, pour in 45 ml of wildbrumby Truffle Schnapps and 45 ml of white vermouth. Stir gently to mix the spirits and chill the mixture thoroughly. Garnish with a green olive for a touch of classic elegance.
The Aperitivo Tartuffo is a perfect choice for a pre-dinner drink, offering a delightful blend of truffle’s earthy complexity and vermouth’s crispness. Serve it chilled and enjoy a sophisticated start to your meal!
Join artist Spalding for a private group guided sculpture walk in the garden at wildbrumby distillery. You’ll also get the chance to peek inside the Spalding Studio – rarely open to the public. Upon the conclusion of the walk, relax in the cafe with a beverage, followed by a schnapps tasting.
Thursday to Monday (weather permitting)
$20 per person includes a guided sculpture walk and tea/coffee or cocktail, and a schnapps tasting, with all proceeds going to support the not-for-profit work of One Thredbo
Bookings essential. Minimum number of 6 participants required.
To enquire, please email orders@wildbrumby.com or phone (02) 6457 1447.
Hyatt Hotel Canberra is turning 100 and to celebrate they are throwing a glamorous party to rival the Great Gatsby!
Come and join us at our pop-op Bellini Bar on Friday 25th October from 7pm!
Friday 25th October 2024
7pm – 10pm
Hyatt Hotel Canberra, 120 Commonwealth Avenue, Yarralumla
Hyatt Hotel Canberra is turning 100 and to celebrate they are throwing a glamorous party to rival the Great Gatsby!
As we at wildbrumby love a party, we’ll be joining in the fun with a pop-up bellini bar. After all, what’s a celebration without wildbrumby bubbles and peach schnapps?
Come and join us!
Tickets are $199 per person and include the following:
– Three-hour beverage package including beer, wine and sparkling
– Three-hour tray service canape package and live stations
– Pop-up cocktail bars featuring a Martini bar by The Canberra Distillery, Bellini Bar by Wildbrumby Distillery, a BentSpoke Beer Garden and a Whiskey speakeasy
– A Taittinger champagne toast
– Live entertainment with the Baker Boys jazz trio, soloist and 5-piece band, Couture Air ballet performance and 10-tier champagne tower
– Event Styling by Show Pony Events and Encore Productions
For wildbrumby Club Members, the Hyatt Canberra are offering the special promo code WILD for a 10% discount on the first 20 tickets purchased between now and 24th August. Hurry, before time’s up!
Key Details:
Friday 25th October 2024
7pm – 10pm
Hyatt Hotel Canberra, 120 Commonwealth Avenue, Yarralumla
$199 per person includes a three-hour canape and beverage package, live entertainment and immersive activations.
Dress code: Glamorous/cocktail
Tickets available via trybooking.com
Use promotion code WILD for 10% off (until 24th August or until sold out).
Here in the Snowy Mountains, we dream of waking up to a blanket of fresh snow on the peaks. The recent wild weather didn’t disappoint. We’ve whipped out our gloves and beanies and think it’s about time we shared our winter enthusiasm in the love language we know best: schnappy dessert and cocktail recipes…
Though not an uncommon occurrence if you’re hitting the slopes this winter, the Faceplant we have in mind is far more satisfying. Featuring our seasonal Baked Apple schnapps and a dollop of whipped cream, this recipe is wildbrumby approved to try at home.
Ingredients:
25mL wildbrumby baked apple schnapps
whipped cream
cinnamon
How to make it:
*Our wildbrumby baked apple schnapps is a seasonal product and will only be available for a limited time during winter.
Every snow enthusiast’s dream, in Australia, true powder days often prove elusive. Here’s one Powder Day that will consistently put a smile on your dial.
Ingredients:
60 ml wildbrumby Baked Apple schnapps
30 ml Kosciuszko vodka
30 ml apple juice
25 ml cream
How to make it:
German for ‘glow-wine’, Glühwein (or mulled wine in the common tongue), is a warm spiced wine many of us may associate with European Christmas markets. It can be made at home, by why would you? Save yourself the trouble, and simply heat and serve our schnappy edition!
How to make it:
Ready to take your hot chocolates to the next level? Just add Peppermint schnapps!
Ingredients:
30 ml wildbrumby Peppermint schnapps
Hot Chocolate
How to make it:
Thredbo’s Saturday night staff flare runs are legendary! Whilst you may not be able to be part of the action on the mountain, you can certainly re-create the excitement at home with this spicy delight.
Ingredients:
30 ml wildbrumby Devil’s Tongue schnapps
30 ml wildbrumby Classic Gin
60 ml cranberry juice
Dash of Angostura bitters
How to make it:
Did you know you can use schnapps to make a range of sauces, glazes, or as a key ingredient in delicious dessert recipes? Schnapps makes any dish better, as this delectable dessert proves.
Ingredients:
1 cup Almond meal
1/4 cup Sultanas
1/4 cup Caster sugar
90 ml Baked Apple Schnapps (substitute for apple juice for a kid-friendly version)
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
Slivered almonds for topping
4 Pink Lady Apples
How to make it:
Thursday 20 June 2024
Experience the spirit of the Snowy Mountains at Hyatt Hotel Canberra’s Schnapps masterclass. Join wildbrumby founder Brad Spalding and distiller Sebastian Druege in the historic Griffin’s Lounge for schnappy cocktails, winter canapes, and stories about distillation, ski culture, and mountain life.
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Hyatt Hotel Canberra is giving you the opportunity to sample the spirit of the Snowies in a relaxed Schnapps masterclass.
If you can’t make it to the mountains this winter, the mountains will come to you!
Join wildbrumby founder Brad Spalding and head distiller Sebastian Druege for a yarn by the fireside of the historic 100-year-old Griffin’s Lounge while you sip on schnappy cocktails and enjoy warming winter canapes. Try wildbrumby favourites such as Limoncello and a seasonal Baked Apple only available in winter.
You’ll hear stories about the founding of the distillery, ski culture, and mountain life, and will enjoy a great night out amongst friends.
Having learned the art of distillation in Austria, Brad established wildbrumby as one of the first craft distilleries in Australia. Thus, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the masterclass on what it takes to create a premium Australian product. With his European sensibilities, and creative flair, Sebastian knows how to wow with unique cocktail creations.
For those who have never tried schnapps, it will be the perfect introduction to the world of craft distillation and mountain culture.
This will be the first masterclass of many in a Masterclass Series. The series is designed to provide guests with immersive culinary experiences. It will also showcase the amazing local business and producers in Canberra and surrounds.
Key Details:
Thursday 20 June 2024
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Griffin’s Lounge, Hyatt Hotel Canberra
$59 per person includes a wildbrumby Schnapps tasting board and winter-warmer canapes.
As we mark 21 years in the craft distillery industry, it’s a momentous occasion worth celebrating! Throughout our journey, we’ve prided ourselves on doing things a little differently. We’ve been distilling long before it became a trend, and that pioneering spirit continues to guide us.
From the outset, Brad and Monika had a grander vision beyond merely crafting a brand. They aimed to carve out a destination nestled within the serene landscapes of the Snowy Mountains. Unlike many others, our journey didn’t commence in some nondescript industrial shed tucked away from prying eyes.
Our original Still-house stands as a testament to our unwavering commitment to sustainability. Constructed using recycled timber and corrugated iron, with beams repurposed from an old bridge, it embodies our ethos of giving materials a second chance to be part of a meaningful narrative.
Sustainability has been ingrained in our operations from the very beginning. Preserving the Snowy Mountains’ pristine beauty has always been our top priority.
One of our earliest initiatives involved installing three worm farms to effectively manage our organic byproducts, transforming them into nutrient-rich compost. Recently, we welcomed a new addition to our distillery grounds: a beehive. This hive serves as a vital pollinator for our organic raspberry patch and other fruit trees, ensuring their continued vitality and contributing to the local ecosystem.
Furthermore, we’ve embraced solar power, with 32 panels adorning our original building and an additional 50 gracing our main production facility. These panels power our 600-litre Still “Joan” and sustain our off-grid staff accommodation, symbolizing our commitment to harnessing renewable energy sources.
The same solar panels that energize our whole operation also power a recently acquired electric car used for local deliveries, exemplifying our dedication to reducing our carbon footprint.
Moreover, we’ve implemented innovative water-saving measures, including a closed-circuit cooling system for distillation and the operation of our own Sewage Treatment Plant for wastewater management. Additionally, all kitchen oil is meticulously collected and repurposed for biodiesel production.
Our commitment to sustainability also benefits our community. Our leftover gin botanicals play a role in supporting local business Rockstock Deli. These botanicals are utilized for curing meats, smallgoods, and smoked Snowy Mountain trout, fostering collaboration within our community while minimizing waste.
Visitors to our distillery will notice our commitment to bottle refills during tastings, a conscious effort to minimize unnecessary glass waste. Furthermore, our dedication to sustainability extends to our online store in our choice of packaging materials, which are proudly biodegradable.
At Wildbrumby Distillery, sustainability isn’t just a checkbox; it’s a way of life ingrained in every facet of our operation. As we embark on the next leg of our eco-friendly spirits expedition, we remain steadfast in our commitment to preserving the environment while crafting exceptional spirits that reflect the pristine beauty of the Snowy Mountains.
Shop our range of schnapps, gin and vodka here.
To purchase your own eco-friendly bio-degradable plastics for home or business use, we recommend Biogone: https://www.biogone.com.au/
For more information on Rock Stock Deli, visit their website here: https://www.rockstock.net.au/
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We are open all Easter Long Weekend, and there is lots to see and do!
Sample the selection of seasonal and year-round schnapps, gins and vodkas, all day, every day across the Easter long weekend. Rock up at the tasting counter, and one of our wildbrumby team members will be only too happy to guide you through the menu.
Try our latest seasonal schnapps – Raspberry! February to April is raspberry season at wildbrumby – when our organic raspberry patch is harvested.
The Easter weekend will also be one of your last chances to catch another of our seasonal stars – Mango schnapps.
This year, we’ll be participating in the Jindabyne Art and Artisan Trail. Stretch your legs, soak up the sun, and take a walk in our sculpture garden. For more info on participants, check out the interactive map online at Creative South, or pick up a brochure in the shop. You can also check out a quick video on our Instagram page here.
Got energy to burn? Ride an E-bike up Wollondibby Road to explore an aromatic forest of Candlebark Gums and White Sallees. Turn around when you reach the gate, just past Nowhere…You’ll know Nowhere when you see it. Look for the Brumbies!
Dusk is when the roos come out to play. The deck out back of wildbrumby Café and Distillery is the best place to relax and observe the local wildlife come to hang! We’re open a little longer – until 6 pm on Fridays and Saturdays – so you can make the most of this magical moment. To sweeten the deal, from 4 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, it’s Schnappy Hour! Get a Schnapps Flight for $9, instead of the regular $12.
Stillhouse café is a treasure trove of kitsch objects, artisanal crafts and fine art. Eye-catching works by local Crackenback artists Zoe Young and Brad Spalding grace nearly every wall. In the shop you’ll find an assortment of handmade items designed to bring a little bit of Austrian homeliness to wildbrumby. For the keenest observers, there’s also one rude gnome to be found somewhere in the restaurant…We call him – our complaints department.
No, not Florence & The Machine of Rock musical fame. Our Florence is a working still imported from Germany, and the very first to produce schnapps at wildbrumby distillery. These days, we normally make use of our much larger still, Joan, who hides in the shed. Florence, she’s a flirty one, though. She can be admired within the Stillhouse café, right behind the tastings counter.
There’s nothing like the ringing of a cow bell to make you feel like you’re on an Austrian mountain farm. There are numerous bells around the property, waiting to be tinkled. Alternatively, order a Schnapps Flight to your table, and we’ll ring the bells for you.
In honour of Tay Tay’s recent Eras tour down under, artist Spalding has painted a brilliant photo cut-out board to make your dreams come true. Pose as Taylor Swift in performance mode or as one of her loyal followers (swifties).
Thousands of years before the arrival of Europeans and brumbies, the Thredbo Valley was a place of transit, hunting, and gathering for the Ngarigo and Manaroo peoples. Many quartz artefacts have been found throughout the valley, particularly at Crackenback. Scarred trees provide another archaeological clue of how the Ngarigo people lived ingenuously off the land. Aboriginal people would deliberately cut bark away from trees for a variety of practical purposes, leaving tissue that would dry, then die, leaving a ‘scar’ on which no bark could grow again. The scarred tree on the grounds of wildbrumby looks to archaeologists to have been hollowed out to make a bowl. Can you find it?
Finally, at wildbrumby we encourage fun in all its forms, but think you’ll have the best fun if you follow our responsibility code (see below). Help us look after our beautiful Alpine environment, thus paying our respects to the original custodians of the land, the Ngarigo people and their elders past, present and emerging.
We’re looking forward to seeing you over Easter!
The wildbrumby Responsibility Code:
