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Christmas Functions
09-11-2009You can still book your Christmas Function at the Duckstein Brewery.
Download the sample Xmas function menus at Duckstein Saracen Estates, Margaret River or Duckstein Swan Valley.
For further information contact Gemma at Saracen Estates on 9755 6500 or Bernhard at the Swan Valley on 9296 0620. Email contact details are available here.
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Happy Australia Day
22-01-2012
The Australia Day Long Weekend is a great opportunity to take advantage of the last minute accomodation deals in the SouthWest or grab some friends and head out to the picturesque Swan Valley. Our brewer Shannon Grigg, has prepared a special Festbier to help quell the heat and raise a toast to our wonderful country.
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Live Music at Duckstein
06-01-2012
The Duckstein Brewery supports live music with a performance by The Groovematics at Duckstein at Saracen Estates, Margaret River on Jan 21 and The Canarino Trio at Duckstein Swan Valley.
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Merry Christmas
23-12-2011
We wish all our customers a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year.
Please click here for Margaret River and Swan Valley Opening hours over the holiday period.
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Live music at Duckstein
04-12-2011
Hear Alan Stewart live at Duckstein Swan Valley every Sunday afternoon.
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Caravana Live at Duckstein Margaret River this Saturday
28-11-2011
Caravana are appearing in the Duckstein at Saracen Estates Beer Garden on Sat 3rd December commencing 2pm.
From the gypsy culture of southern France to the mystery of Ord River in the Northern Territory, the earthy collective take adoring audiences on a soul moving, body invigorating journey through the world's cultures. Caravãna Sun are a frenetic fusion of roots, surf, ambient and world musical styles
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Duckstein at Saracen Estates Open for Trading
24-11-2011
Duckstein at Saracen Estates has been unaffected by the bushfires and remains open for bookings. For further information about the bushfires please see FESA. Our thoughts are with local residents who have been affected.
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2011 Margaret River Wine Awards
14-11-2011
2011 Margaret River Wine Awards at Saracen Estates, 24th November
Tickets available from the Margaret River Wine Association on 9757 9330
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28-10-2011
Festbier now available as our seasonal beer for a limited time.
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Duckstein Oktoberfest
02-08-2011
Duckstein Festbier, German food, Games, Prizes and live party music
Duckstein at Saracen Estates, Margaret River presents Oktoberfest on Sat 29th October (Queen's Birthday Long Weekend).
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Duckstein Swan Valley Oktoberfest- Tickets Now on Sale
19-06-2011
Tickets for the Duckstein Swan Valley Oktoberfest are now available from the venue. 15th, 16th, 22nd & 23rd October. Phone Bernhard on 92960620 or email bernhard@duckstein.com.au for more information.
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Minikegs now available
08-06-2011
For a limited time you can now enjoy the Duckstein Brewery's Pilsner at home in our award winning 5L party kegs. Available from both Swan Valley and Margaret River.
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Maibock: New Seasonal Beer Released
16-05-2011
Maibock is now available on tap at the Duckstein Brewery. Light coloured, hoppy and higher in alcohol to help with the cooler weather.
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Workers Needed
12-05-2011
The Duckstein Brewery at Saracen Estates, Margaret River urgently requires workers to do weekend shifts in the restaurant. No experience necessary - just the desire to work.
Contact Ryan on 9755 7500.
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Duckstein Beer at Rockpool Bar & Grill.
15-04-2011
Duckstein beer is now on tap at Neil Perry's Rockpool Bar & Grill at Burswood, WA.
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Cider now available
15-03-2011
For cider drinkers the Duckstein now stocks the German 'Heil' Apfelwein and the alcohol-free beer Maisel from Bavaria.
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The Great Swan Valley Brewery Tour Weekend- on sale
28-02-2011
Friday 11 March and Saturday 12 March 2011. This weekend sees a unique opportunity to take part in an indulgent tour of the Swan Valley's five award winning breweries. Tickets on sale now.....
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Tom Richardson Project: Live at Saracen Estates Sun 27th Feb
22-02-2011
Tom Richardson brings a 6 piece band to WA to launch his new CD "Guide Your Ship".
"Old blues grows new roots" ... hailing from Victoria's south west coast, Tom Richardson is the winner of the 2004/2005 Australian Busking Championships and the 2007 Young Performer of the Year at the Apollo Bay Music Festival. It's easy to see why - he combines his furious slide guitar and vocal work with the spirit of a born entertainer.
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New Seasonal Beer Now on Tap
10-01-2011
The Wolf Pale Ale has just been released on tap as the Duckstein's Summer Seasonal Beer. Although it diverts away from the Duckstein's traditional German beer-styles, it is sure to be a hit for the West Australian Summer.
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Happy New Year
31-12-2010
Happy New Year to all our patrons. Duckstein at Saracen Estates, Margaret River features live music on Sunday with Sun Orchestra from early afternoon.Duckstein at Swan Valley features The Canarino Trio on Saturday and 'Alan the Music Man' on Sunday.
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Extended Opening Hours
16-12-2010
Summer opening hours begin this weekend... Duckstein at Saracen Estates is open until 6pm daily and Duckstein Swan Valley is open everyday.
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Duckstein Wins AHA 'Best Boutique Brewery Award
10-11-2010
The Duckstein Brewery at Saracen Estates has been awarded WA's "Best Boutique Brewery" at the recent AHA excellence awards.
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Live Music at Duckstein
05-11-2010
This weekend at Duckstein Saracen Estates is Barrel House (Sunday PM).
Duckstein Swan Valley features Canarino Trio (Sat) and Alan Stewart (Sun).
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Beer Brewed From Antarctic Iceberg!
03-11-2010
Ice from an Antarctic iceberg has been used to brew a mere thirty bottles of beer by John Stallwood (Nail Brewing Australia). The beer is to be auctioned at a fundraiser for the Sea Shepherd with all money going to help save the whales.
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Melbourne Cup Lunch at Duckstein, Saracen Estates (Margaret River)
01-11-2010
Enjoy the beautiful atmosphere at Saracen Estates with sweepstakes, fashion, prizes and live music. Phone 9755 6500 to reserve your table. 10.30am to 4.30pm: Tickets $70 which includes a champagne on arrival and 3 course lunch.
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Duckstein Brewery Events - Tickets now on sale
27-09-2010
Tickets now on sale for Saracen Estates Margaret River: final week of Oktoberfest and Melbourne Cup Lunch at Saracen Estates, Margaret River , and also Swan Valley: Rock n Roll Buffet Night with the Zodiacs at the Duckstein Swan Valley.
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Duckstein Brewery Job Vacancies
17-09-2010
With the arrival of Spring the Duckstein Brewery requires staff in both the Swan Valley and at Saracen Estates, Margaret River.
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Best Beer Venue Nomination
05-09-2010
Beer and Brewer Magazine are seeking nominations for the Best Beer Venue in Australia. We at the Duckstein like to think we are in with a chance and would love you to vote for us. It just takes a minute to fill out the online voting form.
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Father's Day -Sunday Sept 5th
28-08-2010
Bookings are now being taken for Father's Day Lunch at Duckstein Swan Valley & Duckstein at Saracen Estates.
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Spring in the Valley Tickets
01-08-2010
Tickets for the Duckstein Brewery Swan Valley's 'Spring in the Valley' events are now on sale.
OKTOBERFEST Oct 16 & 17, Oct 23 & 24; ROCK N ROLL NIGHT with THE ZODIACS Oct 30th
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Saracen Estates Wine Release
31-07-2010
Join us in the Duckstein Brewery Restaurant for a one of the SouthWests social 'Night of Nights' with a 3 course dinner -as we Swing into Saracen Estates new vintage 2008 Shiraz and first ever 2008 Reserve Shiraz. Featuring live music by Adam Hall and the Velvet Playboys.
Sat 14th August 6.30pm-11.00pm
Tickets: $95, Bookings Essential
Dress: Suit & Tie/Cocktail Dress
Ticket includes one drink on arrival followed by a 3 course dinner accompanied by one glass of our two new release wines. Bus Transport Available.
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Friday Night - Last Winter Buffet at Saracen Estates
27-07-2010
All you can eat for only $40. Come and warm yourself by the fire and enjoy a sumptuous feast. The German Buffet is available between 6pm and 8pm on Friday July 30th with the brewery staying open into the night to help you kick off the weekend in style. Featuring live music from the Mike Goodwin Band.
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Duckstein @ Saracen Estates - Christmas in July, Fri 16th
04-07-2010
'Tis the season to be jolly...Xmas in July comes to Duckstein at Saracen Estates on Fri 16th July.
An all you can eat Xmas Buffet for $55 (kids under 12 eat free) between 6 and 8.30pm
Live music from Paige Trantham.
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Duckstein Swan Valley Winter Warmer Buffet- Fri July 9th
01-07-2010
From 6pm to 8.45pm the Duckstein is offering a full buffet meal with dessert and coffee for a mere $43. Children under 15 are $16 and children under 5 eat free. No need to stay at home and cook- we have plenty of gas heaters & a wood stove to keep you warm.
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Margaret River Olive Festival Sat. 26th June
20-06-2010
The Duckstein Brewery at Saracen Estates in conjuntion with the Margaret River Olive Association presents the inaugural 'Margaret River Olive Festival'. From 10am to 5pm on Saturday 26th of June- free entry. Sample premium table olives and olive oil plus market stalls, competitions, prizes, kids entertainment, cooking demonstrations and more....
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German Buffet at Duckstein at Saracen Estates -Fri June 18
09-06-2010
Come and warm yourself by the fire and enjoy a sumptuous feast for only $30. The German Buffet is available between 6pm and 8pm on Friday June 18th (and also July 2nd) with the brewery staying open into the night to help you kick off the weekend in style.
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Foundation Day Long Weekend
07-06-2010
Duckstein Swan Valley will be open on Foundation Day Monday and there will be live music on every day of the long weekend. The weather forecast is looking fine so bookings are recommended.
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Mother's Day
06-04-2010
You can make Mum's day this Sunday by booking her in for lunch at the Duckstein Brewery- we'll even do the dishes!.
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Margaret River Weekend of Music
15-03-2010
Tonight: Join the Australian String Quartet for a unique weekend of fine dining and music commencing at Saracen Estates on Friday April 16th. Featuring a program of Beethoven and Mendelssohn with a three course dinner matched to wines provided by Saracen Estates.
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Duckstein Wins 'Australian Can of the Year'
13-03-2010
The ABCCA have presented a trophy to the Duckstein Brewery for winning 'Can of the year' at the 2010 Canathon in Newcastle, NSW.
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Duckstein At Saracen Estates -Early Closing
12-03-2010
Please note: We have early closure times on the 10th, 16th & 17th of April. The kitchen will close at 2.00pm and a limited snack menu may be available until 3.30pm. The Duckstein Brewery will close at 4.00pm however, the Cellar door will remain open until 5.00pm.
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Pizzas at Saracen Estates
17-02-2010
Duckstein Brewery at Saracen Estates has a new alfresco pizza oven in the beer garden. Serving a selection of delicious oven-fired pizzas between 11am and 5pm on weekends. A copy of the pizza menu is available here.
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Swan Valley Dance Party -Tonight 27th Feb
04-02-2010
Due to popular demand the Duckstein Brewery Swan Valley again presents Rock n Roll weekend. Tonight the dancefloor & DJ are in action for a disco night of classic dance hits. Tickets only $30 which includes a BBQ dinner. Tickets still available.
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Head Brewer & Head Chef Required at Duckstein Saracen Estates
25-01-2010
'Find a job you love and you will never work a day in your life'
Whoever said this may have been thinking of our Head Brewer or Head Chef at Saracen Estates, Margaret River.
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Swan Valley Summer Merchandise Clearance Sale
20-01-2010
Duckstein Swan Valley is having a clearance sale on selected items of merchandise. Small/Children's T-Shirts $8, Adult Tees $20, Bucket Hats $8, Anniversary Steins etc
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This Thurs 7th January - Family Concert. Tickets now on Sale.
04-01-2010
The Duckstein Brewery presents Adam Hall and the Velvet Playboys for a fun night of jazz,blues and swing- Featuring dancemoves from the Simply Swing dance school. Family friendly ticket prices and menu (pizza's etc.) Tickets available from Heatseeker.com.au or the Duckstein at Saracen Estates. Doors open 4pm- concert from 5pm to 8pm.
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Duckstein @ Saracen Estates News
31-12-2009
Jobs Available- Kitchen and Wait Staff urgently needed.
Murder Mouse Blues Band Live- Jan 2 & 3
Adam Hall & Velvet Playboys Family Concert- Thurs Jan 7th
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Merry Christmas
23-12-2009
The Duckstein Brewery wishes you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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Duckstein @ Saracen Estates Job Opportunities
11-12-2009
The Duckstein Brewery at Saracen Estates in Margaret River now requires kitchen and waitstaff. Please email your CV or enquires to margaretriver@duckstein.com.au or ph. 97556500
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Oktoberfest Thankyou
01-11-2009
Thankyou to everyone who helped make our first Oktoberfest in Margaret River a huge success. We have received lots of wonderful feedback from our patrons and look forward to making next year a bigger and better event! Join our mailing list to get first offer of tickets next year.
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Duckstein Oktoberfest
24-09-2009
The Duckstein Brewery presents Oktoberfest at Saracen Estates, Margaret River this weekend Sat 31st Oct and 1st Nov. TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR (photo ID required) Saracen Estates Bus Timetables are here.
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Father's Day This Weekend
31-08-2009
Help Dad to unleash his inner-Bavarian with lunch at the Duckstein Brewery this weekend (Sunday 6th Sept.)
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Duckstein Stein
29-07-2009
The Duckstein Brewery 10th anniversary commemorative steins have arrived. These beautifully presented drinking vessels are a strictly limited release.
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Tonight....Saracen Estates Wine Release Dinner
13-07-2009
The Duckstein Brewery, Margaret River presents Saracen Estates 3 new release wines at a special degustation dinner tonight- Sat, 18th July.
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Christmas in July at Saracen Estates
15-06-2009
"Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful.." so goes the christmas carol. Our Xmas in July Buffet promises to be a great lunch for you and your friends at Saracen Estates.
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Swan Valley Oktoberfest
24-05-2009
Swan Valley Oktoberfest Tickets - Limited tickets now on sale! 24th & 25th October 2009
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Mother's Day- 10th May
30-04-2009
Spoil Mum on Mother's Day with breakfast & lunch in Margaret River
and lunch in the Swan Valley- Bookings required to avoid disappointment.
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Bavarian Beer Week
16-04-2009
The Bavarian Brewers Federation estalished Bavarian Beer Week to pay tribute to proclamation of Reinheitsgebot (German Beer Purity Law) on April 23rd. In Bavaria the week is marked by lectures, presentations, brewery tours, and educational events, as well as the sampling of Bavaria's many different brews.
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Cabernet Cabaret Fri.17th April
06-04-2009
Saracen Estates hosts the Cabernet Cabaret as part of the Margaret River Wine Region Festival.
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Easter Weekend at Saracen Estates, Margaret River
05-04-2009
The Duckstein Brewery @ Saracen Estates is gearing up for a huge Easter weekend in Margaret River with live music, new beers and extended opening hours
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2009 Australian International Beer Awards
23-03-2009
Congratulations to Brewer Paul Gasmier and his assistant Shannon Grigg for earning the Duckstein Brewery two Silver awards in their first-time entry in the AIBA!
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Lior- Shadows & Light
01-03-2009
Lior: 'Shadows and Light' was a superb concert by a talented performer.
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Lior Concert
26-02-2009
Lior Concert This Weekend- general tickets still available at the door!
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Dusk at Duckstein
29-01-2009
Duckstein Margaret River is staying open on Friday nights for a great new session.
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Valentine's Day
28-01-2009
Duckstein Swan Valley offers a memorable dinner for Valentine's Evening.
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Duckstein Swan Valley Improvements
30-12-2008
Duckstein Swan Valley is undergoing a climate change!
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Merry Christmas
24-12-2008
The Duckstein Brewery wishes a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our patrons & friends.
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Framboise Released
28-11-2008
What is pretty, pink and looks like beer?
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Spring in the Valley
10-09-2008
Spring in the Valley 11th & 12th October.
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Father's Day - September 7th
22-08-2008
Spoil dad with Father's Day lunch at the Duckstein Brewery.
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Oktoberfest
22-08-2008
Oktoberfest comes to Duckstein Brewery on Saturday 25th of October!
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Party Kegs
31-07-2008
New Takeaway Party Kegs Available from Swan Valley.
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Kids Club Continues
18-07-2008
Bring the Kids to Duckstein Swan Valley on Friday Nights. 'Cater 4 Kids Entertainment' will be organising fun activities for children while parents relax.
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Bring the Kids!
05-06-2008
Bring the Kids to Duckstein Swan Valley on Friday Nights. 'Cater 4 Kids Entertainment' will be organising fun activities for children while parents relax.
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Fantastic new Margaret River brewery on-track for opening in November 2008!
17-04-2008
Work opportunities are now available! We are looking for casual and fulltime kitchen staff, wait staff and cleaning staff to start soon at Duckstein Margaret River.
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Only days left until....Saracen Estates Wine Release Dinner
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On Sat. 18th July Saracen Estates celebrates the launch of our 3 new wines with a grand degustation dinner.
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