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show ‘n’ shine at the brewery

November 17th, 2010

Come along to the Surf Market at our brewery, a show ‘n’ shine featuring local surfboards, surf photography, fins and artworks. There’ll also be music, short films, fresh beer, a BBQ and an auction for a huge hamper full of goodies with allprofits going to Troy Jackson, a local surfer who is currently in need of some help for a serious health issue.

Featuring craft by Rhythmsticks, Zed, Vouch, Emery and Skerry, and introducing the girls from Tallow. There will also be surf photography by John Milek and other random stuff like the surf / art diary from Happy Days.

If you dig a bit of surf culture, come and hang out. If you dig locally brewed beer, come and hang out. If you feel like raising a bit of money for a great cause, come and hang out. Everyone’s welcome.

Tags: beer, brewery, byron bay, market, stone and wood, surf
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Draught Ale taps into Top 20

November 12th, 2010

We can’t believe it was a year ago that Pale Lager slipped into The Weekend Australian’s Top 20 Beers, and now our Draught Ale has made the cut in this years list. Each year long time suds scribe Peter Lalor pulls together a list of his Top 20 beers to sit alongside James Halliday’s Top 100 wines. We are stoked that both of our beers have been in such great company over last two years since we started brewing in Byron Bay in November 2008.

There were beers from seventeen different breweries in this year’s list which is up from last year when brews from just eleven breweries featured. Based on those numbers it looks like there is a growing number of brewers out there brewing a wider range of good craft beers.

Whilst it’s great that there are more and more good beers being brewed by more and more breweries, we really have to thank the growing number of pub / bar operators and retailers (both big and small) out there who are really making it all worth while by supporting the craft brewers and showcasing good beer to the ever-swelling number of beer drinkers who have a thirst for and appreciation of good beer.

As we said last year … we’ll keep focussing on brewing good beer as long as you keep drinking it …deal?

Tags: beer, byron bay, hallidays top 100, stone & wood, top 20 beers
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keeping things fresh

October 25th, 2010

We like to keep things fresh, so we’ve brewed a limited release of Kellerbier for spring. Kellerbier is a German style of lager that isn’t filtered or pasteurised. Unlike filtered lagers, Kellerbier has a distinctly cloudy appearance because it contains its original brewing yeast held in suspension. The term literally translates to “cellar beer”. As an added twist our Kellerbier is dry hopped in the tank to give it a punchy hop aroma. Traditionally, Kellerbier is enjoyed from freshly tapped kegs during the warmer months of spring. With only a small number of kegs headed out the doors later this month, you’ll find it at all good beer bars and pubs around Byron, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, but only for a limited time.

Keep an eye on our where to get it page for updates on where and when it will be pouring.

Tags: beer, brewery, byron bay, cellar beer, kellerbier
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brews go down at the rocks

October 5th, 2010

The Australian Hotel down in the Rocks in Sydney is doing it again with the sixth annual Australian Hotel Beer Festival kicking into gear across the weekend of the 16th and 17th of October. As we celebrate the arrival of good beer drinking weather this spring, this festival is a “must go” for any beer lover in Sydney. We are making the trip down the coast, for what will be a huge weekend, to see all the craft beer people over a weekend of good brews. If you are heading down to the Rocks, be sure to drop in and say hi. Cheers!

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under the bridge

September 21st, 2010

Roll on down and join us at that famous Brisbane watering hole, The Story Bridge Hotel next Wednesday the 29th September for what promises to be a great night of beer and food. Executive Chef, Jason Walker has pulled together an awesome menu to match a selection of brews from Stone & Wood and fellow brewers Little Creatures. Brad will be on hand to talk about the beers and how they work alongside Jason’s specially prepared dishes. Tickets are $70 per head and can be booked by calling the Story Bridge Hotel on 3391 2266. We are looking forward to seeing you there!

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dinner a winner

September 17th, 2010

Judging by the feedback, our first Three & Three Dinner was a hit. As you can see, the brewery was lit up like a Christmas tree on the night, which was fitting, because it seemed like the holiday season had come early with so much good food, good beer and good friends, along with gifts for everyone – commemorative bottles of beer, hampers from the Byron Bay Coffee Company and Brookfarm plus a beach cruiser push bike from Sunrise Cycles! The team at Seaweed Cuisine lived up to their reputation too with beautiful dishes matched with each of the beers. Interestingly, lots of people reckon the mystery beer was their favourite – a treat that will remain a mystery for everyone except those here on the night. As well as a special beer, we also made a short video about Byron and a few of the local producers for everyone. Check it out here.

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spring in the step

September 4th, 2010

After a brief encounter with the chill of winter, the fresh days of spring are well and truly here. That extra warmth in the sun, the extra buzz around the town, and the need to get that early morning surf in before the northerly gets up are all signs that spring is here in the bay.

We have our Three & Three dinner at the brewery this Saturday and it’s going to be an awesome night. We’re looking forward to matching some great local produce with our beers to celebrate the start of a busy brewing season.

With summer not far away, the next few months are all about gearing up to get those fresh brews into bottles and kegs and out the gate.

From now until after Easter next year we will be milling grain, mashing brews, filling tanks, racking kegs, and packing boxes. The bubbling and bustling in the brewery is what it’s all about.

There’s beer to be brewed…and the thought of all those people enjoying our beer both here in Byron Bay and all around the country, puts a real spring in our step.

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sea shepherd drops anchor

August 27th, 2010

Thanks to Sea Shepherd Northern NSW we’re very happy to be playing host to Captain Paul Watson, founder of The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society on Thursday 28th October here at the brewery. He will be joined by the former Captain of the Ady Gil, Peter Bethune. The Ady Gil was sunk by the Japanese whaling vessel the Shonan Maru 2 in early January. They will both have some amazing stories!

Tickets will cost $30 plus a booking fee. Tickets are limited, so get in quick by booking now through green tix! All monies raised will go directly to SSCS. We’ll have some live tunes and some special guest speakers too.

Please come and join us for this once in a lifetime event and hear some of Paul and Peter’s exciting tales from the sea and learn of the many challenges that our marine ecosystems and organisms are facing worldwide, and how you can make a difference!

Looking forward to seeing you all there!!

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across the ditch

August 14th, 2010

In a couple of weeks time we’ll be heading to Wellington in New Zealand for what is a hoppy time of year across the ditch. Brad will be judging at this years BrewNZ Awards and then our Draught Ale will be on show at all sessions of Beervana which is a real celebration of craft beer with 45 breweries all pouring their brews for the thirsty locals. Draught Ale will also be making a guest appearance at The Malthouse in Wellington over that weekend too. So if you’re in the windy city on the 27th or 28th of August drop in and say hi, or drop into The Malthouse for a drop of Draught Ale goodness.

brewnz

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dinner time

July 27th, 2010

There’s only one thing we love more than drinking good beer served fresh inside the brewery, and that’s having great local food to complement it. Our Three & Three Dinner Series is all about bringing these things together under our roof.

You’re invited to come and enjoy a seated dinner staged within the brewery featuring three courses made from seasonal produce from the Byron Bay region perfectly matched by Monique and the team at Seaweed Cuisine with each of the three beers we brew and bottle right here at Stone & Wood.

In matching each course with our Pale Lager, Draught Ale and Stone Beer, Monique has planned a menu that makes the most of the locally farmed produce and freshly caught seafood.

Whether you’re a serious foodie, diehard beer nerd or just someone who enjoys one-of-a-kind experiences, this promises to be a fun night for everyone. We’re brewing up a special evening including some music, door prizes and maybe even an exclusive treat or two. For more details, you’ll just have to come along on the night!

Date: September 11

Time: 7pm until late

Address: 4 Boronia Place, Byron Bay

There are only 100 seats available, so bookings are essential. Tickets cost $90 and cover all food and beer.

Call 02 66 855 173 or email trevor@stoneandwood.com.au

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