Guinness Great Grill Out Is A Beer & BBQ Festival With Unagi, Workshops & Limited Edition Brew

Guinness Great Grill Out 2019

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If you’re envisioning what a perfect marriage looks like, it could very well be a pint of cold refreshing Guinness stout and sinful mixed grills.

Great news for those who’ve been craving a cookout with lots of beoir, as the Irish put it, Guinness’ Great Grill Out (GGO) is back for its 2019 instalment. Happening on 2nd & 3rd November 2019 at Loewen Road, the festival will have you gorging on Guinness-infused dishes and taking part in masterclasses to hone your grilling skills.

Read on to find out what’s in store for you:

Feast on Guinness-infused dishes & a 5-course pairing meal

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Who would have thought you could enjoy both Guinness and succulent grills in one mouthful? It turns out stout tends to enhance the flavour of meat dishes when added as an ingredient.

It makes sense then, that GGO’s culinary offerings will be helmed by restaurants known for their grilled meat like Camp Kilo Charcoal Club, MeatSmith, and Red Eye Smokehouse. They’ll be serving up Guinness-infused dishes throughout the weekend, and since it has been created exclusively for this event, it may be your only chance to have a taste.

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Amidst all the Western-style grilled dishes available, look out for Man Man Japanese Unagi Restaurant in the lineup too. They’re known for their Japanese-style barbecue, particularly signature grilled Unagi that’s coated in a shimmery sheen of caramelised sauce.

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If there are too many options and you’re not sure where to start, head for a 5-course meal that comprises dishes prepared by partnering restaurants. The meal will come paired with beer from Open Gate Brewery that is making an exclusive appearance at this festival. The entire dining experience costs $68/person, and you can sign up here to chope your spot.

Browse an eco-friendly market and snack on healthy greens

Eco-consciousness also takes precedence in this year’s GGO, with a market that’s all for a good cause, and healthy food options for a well-balanced diet.

Taking on a sustainable theme, their Farmers’ Market is worth a visit as you’ll be able to score some environmentally friendly buys. There’ll be cutting boards made of sustainable hardwoods that you can customise yourself, as well as artisanal beeswax wraps you can get to replace regular plastic food wraps.

Frank Food Company is a fresh produce delivery company. They also provide recipes on how to create variety with vegetable-based dishes.
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Those who can’t afford a cheat day don’t have to shy away from GGO either, since Frank Food Company and its fresh organic greens will be making an appearance. They import sustainable produce from their farm in Indonesia and you can order weekly veggie boxes from them.

Attend masterclasses with industry experts

After you’ve had your fill of delicious grilled meat, you’ll have a chance to get hands-on and learn some culinary skills by attending the workshops here.

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Take on a basic grilling workshop by Weber Grill Academy. They have an academy at Joo Chiat Road and hold classes on barbecuing, preparing steaks and roasts, and even cooking pizzas.

If you’re more of an expert in chowing down food, you can look forward to a meat and beer pairing workshop held by beer sommelier Ian Colgan from Guinness Storehouse and Michelin Star chef Malcolm Lee from peranakan restaurant Candlenut. You’ll be able to decipher what kind of meal goes best with your favourite type of beer.

Learn how to pair beer with food
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Take part in a Spicy Sausage Challenge

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If you enjoy the shiokness of wrestling with sweltering heat on your tongue, see how you fare against the Spicy Sausage Challenge. Wolf down the sausage as fast as you can while the crowd cheers you on.

Tiny but potent, this sausage packs a punch.
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Cool down with limited-edition Open Gate Brewery beers

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The ultimate highlight of this festival is, of course, ice cold Guinness stout pints. You’ll also get to taste limited-edition Open Gate Brewery beers that have been imported all the way from Dublin, Ireland.

You’ll only be able to find these variants at the festival, so make sure you try them all. Expect to find a variety of beers, from pale ales to lager and dark beer.

The sizzling rich caramel- coloured Guinness Golden Ale
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Guinness and food at Great Grill Out 2019

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Come 2nd & 3rd November 2019, you’ll be able to feast on delectable grilled dishes and pair these with ice cold pints of Guinness at Great Grill Out. On top of a farmers’ market and interactive workshops, there’ll be live music throughout the day to fuel the mood while you scour the bar for exclusive Open Gate Brewery bottles.

Last year’s event saw a roving marching band entertain guests at their tables
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Be an early bird and register for free admission by 1st November 2019. But don’t despair if you miss out, tickets at the door are just $20/person and comes with a complimentary pint of Guinness. The event’s family-friendly too, so bring your kiddos and buddies for BBQ-filled day out.

Whether you’re a beer and barbecue enthusiast, or simply thrive in lively community events, you can get your plans for the weekend sorted here.