LIMONCELLO 3195: The 2024 Harvest | LEMON DROP OFF WEEKEND #1 | AUG 9 - 11
The Limoncello 3195 Project is back!
Is your lemon tree bursting with fruit? Fancy swapping lemons for a bottle of Limoncello?
If you live in the postcode of 3195, you can get involved!
In case you missed the boat for our previous harvests, the short story is:
The Boatrocker Crew found inspiration in this classic Italian liqueur, particularly the uniquely delicious homemade versions that are given as family gifts up and down the country's sunny coastline. So, we set out to capture the culture of this tradition and make a Limoncello - for locals, by locals - using all homegrown lemons plucked from the trees of our fellow 3195 legends.
You know what they say, “when life gives you lemons… make Limoncello!”
There will be 2 WEEKENDS when you can drop off your lemons. This first one has been planned earlier in the season because we've had feedback some trees already have ripe lemons.
IF YOUR LEMONS AREN'T RIPE, PLEASE DON'T BRING THEM IN YET. There will be a second opportunity to contribute your harvest in October, and you'll still receive your well-earned bottle/s of Limoncello 3195.
We do have a few rules! To make Limoncello we will be using the skin, so lemons need to be in good condition and we can only accept LISBON, EUREKA or SORRENTO Lemons.
WE CANNOT ACCEPT MEYER LEMONS, the lemon peel is not suitable. Please do not bring them in. If you are unsure if your tree is a Meyer Lemon Tree please check before picking.
Please read the guide below to know what lemons we can/can't accept.
🍋 DETAILS
On the weekend of Aug 9-11 bring us 5kgs (or more) of your freshly picked lemons that meet the criteria (which is approx. 25 large lemons - note: we will be weighing not counting).
In return for every 5kg of your lemons, you will receive a 500ml bottle of Boatrocker 3195 Limoncello.
Then, at the end of the harvest season, you'll all be invited to celebrate and enjoy the literal fruits of your labour at our Limoncello Harvest Party.
🍋 DROP OFF #1 : ALL WEEKEND | AUG 9 - 11
Address: Boatrocker Barrel Room, 34 MacBeth St, Braeside VIC 3195Bring your lemons to the Barrel Room any time during our opening hours:
Fri 2pm-11pm | Sat 12pm-11pm | Sun 12pm-6pm
We'll grab your details to let you know when your Limoncello is ready to be collected, and to send you an invitation to the Limoncello 3195 Harvest Party that we'll be hosting later in the Spring.
Make a day of it! One of our favourite food trucks - Brothl Ramen - will be on site all weekend long, and we'll have tasty beer & cocktail specials available at the bar.
🍋 PICK UP:
If you bring your lemons in on this first drop-off weekend, we will be in touch when the first batch of the 2024 Limoncello is ready to be collected. Alternatively, you can opt to pick up your bottle/s at the Harvest Party in November, when the second batch will also be complete
🍋 LIMONCELLO 3195 HARVEST PARTY | SAT 16 NOV | 12PM - LATE
We'll be celebrating the sweetest season in style with a whole party dedicated to this luscious liqueur.
More Harvest Party details will be posted soon and sent out to all lemon contributors at the end of October. Tables tend to fill up fast though, so best to book early to avoid disappointment.
🍋 QUANTITIES
Min. 5kg of lemons per person
5kg = 1 x 500ml bottle
Please contact us ahead if you expect to bring more than 20KG of lemons: events@boatrocker.com.au
We do have a few rules! To make Limoncello we will be using the skin, so lemons need to be in good condition. Below is a guide to what lemons we can/can't accept.
