180 Kegs of Beer – Unreserved Liquidation Sale (Belrose, Sydney)

This is a pretty rare opportunity: 180 kegs of beer including a mix of sour, stout, and craft-type brands. For anyone in the hospitality or event space, or even a serious homebrew / beer-enthusiast collective, this could be a goldmine — if you’re ready to handle the logistics. But it’s not a “just grab and stick in the pantry” deal: kegs are heavy, perishable, and not trivial to move or store.

What’s This Auction About?

• Event: Beer Kegs! Unreserved Liquidation Sale — over 180 kegs of beer up for grabs.

• Reason: The beer is being sold under instructions from a liquidator, suggesting a business closure or stock liquidation.

• When: Starts Tuesday, 25 November 2025 at 9:00 am AEST, ends Thursday, 27 November 2025 at 5:00 pm AEST.

• How to Bid: Entirely online via Pickles.

• Pickup / Collection: The kegs are located at Factory 2, 1 Garigal Road, Belrose, NSW. Buyers must collect (or organise transport) themselves.

• Age Restriction: You must be 18+ to purchase or collect, and will need to show government-issued photo ID.

• Payment: Must be finalised within 24 hours of auction close, or Pickles may cancel your invoice.

What Types of Beer Are Up for Grabs

Based on the Pickles listing, here are some of the brands and flavour profiles that make up at least part of the 180-keg lot:

• Curly Lewis — listed in the auction summary.

• Fox Friday — another brand/flavour name mentioned.

• Barons — also named in the sale.

• Yewzu, 50L kegs — Lot 1.

• Pine Coconut Sour, 50L kegs — Lot 3, 3.5% ABV.

• Oatmeal Stout, 50L kegs — Lot 4, 4.6% ABV.

Why This Auction Matters / Who Might Be Interested

• Bars, Pubs & Breweries: Great chance to pick up kegs at liquidation prices — potentially useful for bars or smaller breweries looking for stock.

• Event Organisers: For events or pop-up bars, bulk keg buying can save a lot versus standard supply channels.

• Resellers / Liquidators: Those who specialise in buying surplus stock may find this very attractive, especially with 180+ units on offer.

• Beer Enthusiasts / Groups: A group buy could make sense; splitting a lot among a few people may reduce costs per keg.

Risks / Things to Watch Out For

• Unknown Condition: Beer in liquidated kegs may have been stored improperly, so quality (taste, carbonation) might not be guaranteed.

• Transport Logistics: Kegs are heavy and bulky — organising a suitable vehicle (van or truck) and possibly refrigeration on transport should be factored in.

• Storage Post-Purchase: Even once collected, kegs need proper storage, especially if you’re not tapping them immediately.

• Regulatory / Legal: Must comply with alcohol purchase laws (18+ ID check, etc.).