We’re stoked that most drinkers can spot a chilled Pacific Ale in the fridge from miles away, but when it comes to our other beers, well…they get a bit lost.

That’s why we’ve decided to give our other core range beers – Green Coast Lager, Cloud Catcher Pale Ale and Crisp – a glow up, so you can spot them, grab them and drink them, because…they’re also ridiculously refreshing and deserve some of the spotlight.

The upshot of this – is now all our core beers look like a family. One big, delicious family.

SO, WHAT’S CHANGED?

We’ve dialled up the Stone & Wood logo in the middle, so you know you’re in good hands straight away. Next, we’ve made the style of the beer (lager, pale ale, crisp) more obvious to take away any of the guess work.

HAVE YOU CHANGED THE LIQUID?

Crisp is staying as refreshing as it is, but we are giving Green Coast and Cloud Catcher some minor tweaks as we move to include regenerative grain (sustainably grown malt) into these beers. In doing this we know we are doing the right thing by the only planet we know with beer on it, and are 100% sure our drinkers are with us on this environmentally positive move. With this change in the malt bill they may even notice a slight change in taste that’ll help how refreshing and drinkable the beers are too.

WHAT ABOUT PACIFIC ALE??!

Nothing about Pacific Ale has changed: it’s all staying the same, brew method, taste, design. You don’t mess with an icon.

DOES THIS MEAN I’LL BE ABLE TO FIND THESE BEERS IN MORE PLACES?

That’s the plan, but it’s a journey we’re just at the beginning of. Keep your eyes peeled and ask your local to get them in if they don’t stock them.

WHEN WILL THESE BE AVAILABLE?

Our new look tinnies and bottles are hitting the shops this week, so you can take us everywhere with you this summer.

Good beer may be our reason for being, but great people are at the heart of our company.

From the dedicated Sales Crew out on the road to the friendly voices on the phone in our Customer Service team, every member of the passionate Stone & Wood family has a story to tell.

With that in mind, we thought we’d open the brewery gates and introduce some of the legends who bring their best to our beers every day.

Introducing Hugh “Hughie” Doyle, one of the O.G’s of Stone & Wood and basically part of the furniture here at the brewery.

WATCH ON FOR A DAY IN THE LIFE OF HUGHIE:

Hughie started with the business during our humble beginnings back in 2012, a huge 10 year milestone we’ve all had the pleasure to be a part of.

From his infectious laugh to his one-liners, Hughie brings tonnes of energy and fun to not only the business but the pubs and venues he visits regularly during his weekly rounds of Brisbane.

In honour of Hugh and his 10 year milestone with Stone & Wood, he had the opportunity to hit the brew deck with our Brisbane Brewer, Barnsy, and brew is very own Kolsch, a favourite style he has always loved.

“I’ve always been mesmerised how it’s a lager style beer, brewed like an ale,” Hughie Says.

Get to know Hughie and check out our next episode of Meet The Crew.

ROLE:

Brisbane Sales Team Leader

LOVES:

• House beats
• Mowing the lawn
• The smell of pubs
• And a cold Green Coast Crisp.

THE BEST PART OF WORKING FOR STONE & WOOD:

The Crew. The crew here are all A-1. We’ve all got a similar buzz and we’re all here for the same reason, for something better.

HUGHIE’S DAY-TO-DAY:

Taking care of his Brissie Sales team and hitting the road making sure we’re getting the good stuff out into the hands of those thirsty Brisbanites!

WHEN HE’S NOT AT WORK, YOU CAN FIND HUGHIE:

Enjoying the fruits of his labour in the backyard at home or smelling the taps at some of Brisbane’s best establishments.

HUGHIE’S 10 YEARS WITH STONE & WOOD!

Hugh has been flying the flag for Stone & Wood in Brisbane for 10 years and as tradition goes, if you make it to 10 years with S&W, you get to brew your very own beer.

With Brisbane head brewer Mick Barnes at his side, Hugh turned his hand at brewing his very own German-style Kolsch. After four long weeks of waiting, you can now sample Hugh’s Island Kolsch at our Brisbane and Byron Breweries.

If Hughie’s tale has inspired you to become a part of the Stone & Wood family, head here to check out our current vacancies.

THE FINAL RESULTS OF HUGHIE’S SPECIAL BREW?

A delicate Kolsch but with a tropical twist. Steering away from tradition, this delightful number boasts all the nostalgic characteristics of a Kolsch but is bolstered by tropical aromas of passionfruit, mango and coconut. Sorry if you wanted to try this one, frothers, it’s all gone.

We’ve collaborated with HPA to create Edge Of The Galaxy. A strong hazy pale ale with 6% ABV, and 20 IBU. Delivering aromas of tropical stone fruit and a juicy lifeforce that holds the bitterness at bay for a full body finish.

MALT

Voyager Regen Malt, Barret Pale Malt, Barret Wheat Malt, Big O Malted Oats, Carared, Munich T1.

HOPS

Galaxy, Vic Secret, BRU-1

Brew Notes from Head Brewer – Caolan

“Mash high to achieve full-bodied flavour and mouthfeel, and dry hop at start of fermentation to promote a stable haze.”

FOOD PAIRING

Beef, chicken or veggie burger with a side of chips.

With a beer in hand we invite you to immerse yourself among the bines of the HPA farm in Tasmania. From seedlings, to harvest, and on into the packing shed, let us take you on the journey

Since Day One at Stone & Wood, connection to community has always been a driving force for our business. Each year, we receive enormous support from the close-knit communities that surround us, here in our home base of the Northern Rivers, in Queensland and across the country. Because of this, we’re always looking for grassroots ways we can get involved and give back.

Likewise, we’ve always aimed to keep the environmental impacts of our brewing processes as minimal as possible, as we believe nurturing and protecting the environment that surrounds you is an integral piece in doing good business.

The B Corp certification provides guidelines and standards of what it means to be a great business and helps us to keep returning to these principles.

 You’ve probably noticed the B Corp symbol popping up on more and more of the things you love lately. But what exactly is it ? Let us help you break it down.

SO, WHAT’S A B CORP?

A B Corp is a company that is certified for meeting high standards of transparency and accountability, as well as excellent environmental and social performance across all aspects of the business.

The B Corp movement exists to inspire businesspeople to balance purpose against profit and to empower consumers to make ethical choices.

So how do we incorporate these guidelines into our aim to use beer as a force for good?

We engage in best environmental practices in our day-to-day through our Green Feet sustainability program and we connect to our communities through our not-for-profit arm, the inGrained Foundation. inGrained is where we work with local charities at a grassroots level to help improve the lives of those around us.

 After all, helping out our mates is in our company’s DNA.

WHAT IS A B CORP CERTIFICATION?

B Corp certifications are issued by a not-for-profit organisation called B Lab, whose mission is to harness the power of business to impact the world for the better.

Around the globe, there are approximately 5,000 B Corps like Stone & Wood that lead the way to achieving this mission by embracing a ‘we over me,’ mentality.

WHAT DOES A B CORP CERTIFICATION MEAN FOR BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY?

A B Corp certification is not just recognition, but rather a symbol of ongoing commitment towards sustainability and ethical practices. And there’s no time for sitting on your laurels – B Corp certifications get reviewed every three years!

To get re-certified, B Corps are provided with a roadmap to aid them in identifying key areas of improvement and setting new targets.

At Stone & Wood, we were able to improve our score from 82.1 to 83.7 when we were last recertified, with our results underlined by a strong performance in the environment category.

We were stoked to see the actions we’ve taken in innovating our manufacturing process to reduce our use of water and electricity and output of waste has us on the right track.

Overall, we’re pumped to keep improving our practices and furthering our impact for years to come!

WHY STONE & WOOD BECAME B CORP CERTIFIED

We knew that getting our efforts formally acknowledged by BLab could help Aussie beer drinkers make informed decisions that aligned with their own values.

It was a no brainer for us as B Corporation certification is so closely aligned with what we value most; our community, our people and the natural environment we all rely on.

JOINING THE B CORP COMMUNITY

We’re extremely proud to be recognised as part of the outstanding B Corp Community and to be continuing to push for even better scores in the future.

Now that’s something to raise a glass to!

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