POINT 1: Four Points by Sheraton, a fast-growing Marriott International hotel brand known for its love of beer and barbecue, launched an International Best Brews Around the World tour to discover the world's “Best Brews.” The tour kicked off in early August at Four Points by Sheraton Manhattan Midtown West in New York City as part of International Beer Day festivities. Four Points by Sheraton Melbourne Docklands was the Asia-Pacific stop for the worldwide competition, with two local craft breweries going “head-to-head” for the winning title as the hotel's “Best Brew.

POINT 2: During the event, Mountain Goat Brewery and Two Birds Brewing each presented a selection of three craft beers, which were sampled and judged by the crowd of beer lovers, as well as the hotel's Cicerone-certified associate Mitchell Goff and beer influencer David Hagger, of The World Loves Melbourne.

“For me, the craft beer scene in Melbourne is world-class, and it's exciting to see beers from two of the city's best breweries on show. Both Two Birds Brewing and Mountain Goat Brewery are doing playful and exciting things with their brews, gaining them recognition not only in Melbourne but also around Australia,” said Mr Hagger.

The Mountain Goat Pale Ale was the clear winner on the night and named Four Points by Sheraton Melbourne Dockland's “Best Brew.” It will be available on tap at the hotel's Best Brews bar from 1 October, 2017 for three months.

POINT 3: “Melbourne was a natural choice for the third stop of our global tour. Over the past few years, a variety of high-quality urban breweries, cider bars and distilleries have opened-up in the city centre, which has created an impressive craft beer scene that's enjoyed by locals and visitors alike,” said Shu Ping Liang, Director of Brand & Marketing for Select Service Brands in Asia Pacific for Marriott International. “At Four Points by Sheraton, we know the power a good pint can have when it comes to bringing people together and letting them kick back and relax, no matter where they are in the world. We're delighted to announce Mountain Goat Pale Ale as Four Points by Sheraton Melbourne Docklands' “Best Brew”!”

POINT 4: The Four Points by Sheraton Best Brews Around the World tour celebrates the brand's signature Best Brews initiative, a dedicated program in which each of the brand's 225+ hotels around the world showcases a Best Brew - a local craft beer that has been chosen based on taste, popularity, quality and proximity to the property. A “Best Brew” is available on tap at each Four Points by Sheraton, offering travellers an authentic taste of local beer culture, wherever their travels may take them.

Guests can enjoy a complimentary Four Tastings beer sampler and daily breakfast with the Four Points by Sheraton Bed & Beer package. Valid from now till September 30, 2017 at all participating Four Points by Sheraton hotels across Asia Pacific: http://ap.starwoodoffers.com/bestbrew/fourpoints.

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L – R:

David Hagger, The World Loves Melbourne

Stephen Ferrigno, General Manager, Four Points by Sheraton Melbourne Docklands

Nathan Seamons, National Sales Manager at Mountain Goat

Mitchell Goff, Front Office Manager and in-house beer expert, Four Points by Sheraton Melbourne Docklands

About Four Points

Four Points by Sheraton, part of Marriott International, Inc., includes more than 200 hotels in nearly 40 countries and territories. At Four Points, travel is reinvented and guests can find the timeless style and comfort they're looking for with genuine service and everything that matters most, all around the world.  Four Points hotels can be found in big urban centers, by the airport, near the beach, and in the suburbs. Each hotel offers a familiar place with an authentic sense of the local, and friendly genuine service where guests can relax and unwind, watch local sports, and enjoy the brand's Best Brews and BBQ™ program. Four Points is proud to participate in the industry's award-winning loyalty program, Starwood Preferred Guest®. Members can now link accounts with Marriott Rewards®, which includes The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® at members.marriott.com for instant elite status matching and unlimited points transfer. To learn more, visit us online and stay connected to Four Points on Facebook.

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