Tapped In #004: Philly Rolls, Birthday Speeches & Your Next Big Event?
- Future Magic
- Jul 7
- 3 min read
Hey all,
There’s a certain kind of busy that just feels right - where the place is full, the pints are flowing, and every team member’s still smiling at the end of it.
That was this weekend at Future Magic.
We kicked off Friday night with James’ 21st birthday - a full taproom takeover complete with speeches, trivia rounds, custom slideshows and a crew that came ready to celebrate. It had the vibe of a family party, just with better beer.
Then Saturday… well, Saturday was massive. We hosted the Brisbane Amateur Beer Brewers comp in the morning, followed by one of the biggest Lions games of the year, and the place was humming all day long. But what really stood out? Every staff member - despite the crowds and the chaos - said the same thing: “That was fun.”
It made me feel really proud of what we’ve built here - not just a venue that can handle a big day, but one where the energy lifts you up rather than burns you out.
🍺 The Big Fella’s (Almost) Back on Tap - But Cans Are Flowing!
We’re hoping to see The Big Fella, our signature dry Irish stout, return to the taps this week - if the carbonation gods are smiling. But while he bubbles away behind the scenes, here’s a little something to tide you over…
We’ve got plenty of Big Fella cans ready to roll from the online store - rich, roasty, chocolatey, and ready for your fridge. Give them a quick shake/tilt to activate the Nitro and pour vigorously!
This week only, newsletter readers get: 🎁 10% off + free shipping on all Big Fella purchases 🗓 Offer ends next Monday at midnight, just use the link below and enter the code BLOGTBF10.
🥩 New Kitchen Special: The Philly Cheesesteak Trial
Now, this one’s for our sandwich lovers.
We’re testing a Philly cheesesteak meal this week, and it is chef’s kiss good: Thin-cut, marinated beef strips with caramelised onion, gooey provola cheese, a dash of BBQ sauce, all stacked into a garlic-buttered brioche roll, served with chips on the side.
It’s messy, it’s melty, and it might just be the most indulgent thing we’ve served in a while.
But this is a trial, and we’re after your feedback - if you love it, let us know, because it just might become a staple of things to come!
🍸 Gin Masterclass - This Saturday!
This is the last call. Our Gin Masterclass with White Oat Distillery is happening this Saturday, July 12th, and there are just a few spots left.
If you haven’t been to one before, here’s what to expect:
A super relaxed, flavour-focused masterclass
A chance to try multiple cocktails + bottomless G&Ts
A few tasty nibbles along the way
Stories, laughs, and a whole new appreciation for gin
And here’s a little bonus:If you book through this email and let us know (just leave a message in the booking), you’ll get double entries into our $500 bar tab prize draw.
💡 Help Us Shape Our New Events Space
We’re finally in the planning phase for something big upstairs - a dedicated events space on our mezzanine level.
This will be Future Magic’s home for birthdays, weddings, christenings, team parties, long lunches, tasting nights, and whatever else our community dreams up!
But before we lock in the design, we want to hear from you.
If you’ve ever booked an event space (or tried to), you’ll know the pain points: Bad lighting. Weird layouts. No AV. Nowhere to stash the cake.
So here’s your chance to help us fix it: 👉 What should our events space have? 👉 What do you wish venues would offer? 👉 What vibe should it have? A name? An ethos?
As you can see, it's currently an absolute blank slate so hit reply or message us on Instagram. We’d genuinely love your ideas!
Until Next Round…
This place is nothing without the people in it - the ones who book birthdays, bring mates for a beer, try new sandwiches, or show up just to soak up the vibe.
So thanks for being part of it. And if this weekend’s anything like the last, we’ll be seeing you soon.
Cheers,
Sean + the Future Magic crew
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