Stone Beer is back! Brewed using one of brewing's oldest traditions, Stone Beer 2026 is a rich porter made with wood-fired stones, delivering layers of roasted malt, dark chocolate, coffee and subtle smoke.
In mid May, we gathered in the brewery for one of our favourite annual rituals: Stone Brew Day. Heated over a wood fire before being lowered into the brew, the stones caramelise the malt, creating the rich, distinctive flavour that makes Stone Beer what it is.
Brewed just once a year and worth the wait. Stone Beer is available soon online, in our Byron Bay Tasting Room and at select bottle shops.
Stone & Wood and Afends present: Crop Circles, an experiment that chooses to believe in a sustainable future for beer and fashion.
Together, the brewers and style makers turned to the crops that are making green waves in their industries – regenerative grain for beer and hemp for clothing – to create something out of this world.
Not from the future and need to know more about regenerative grain?
For the making of Crop Circles, Stone & Wood sourced Certified regenerative grain from farms that are replenishing their natural ecosystems, soil biodiversity and organic matter. This means the land they use has a greater ability to regenerate and recycle nutrients, decreasing their dependence on outside resources and reducing methane and carbon emissions. Watch the making of Crop Circleshere.
Charged up about the future of farming? Good, now let’s talk about the beer.
A perfect companion to the end of summer, Crop Circles is a juicy pale ale with flavours of mango, subtle hints of macadamia and a dash of locally-sourced hemp seed. Pleasantly aromatic, its taste is not only out of this world, but it’s also a sessionable brew at 5% Alc/Vol.
The clothing, a hemp capsule collection created by Afends in collaboration with Stone & Wood, is a limited release that’s ready to transport you by design. A small selection of merch is available online today in the Stone & Wood online store, but if you’re after the total Afends experience, head to their earthly offering here.
Tune into theCrop Circles Playlist: music to teleport you. Best enjoyed with Crop Circles limited edition beer and eyes to the future.
Our refreshing blush beer,The Gatherer,has flown the Stone & Wood nest to become a part of the Two Birds Brewing family in Melbourne.
Our sibling brand south of the border, Two Birds is home to some of the most innovative and delicious craft beers on the market, making it the perfect home for the zesty delight that is The Gatherer.
Made with a twist of real watermelon, cucumber and mint and hopped with Galaxy, The Gatherer is a refreshing drink that brings a different kind of buzz to social occasions as it challenges any preconceived notions about ‘regular beer’.
The Gatherer is nowavailable from Two Birdsin a new sleek can! Purchase it from theironline storeor all good stockists. Follow Australia’s first female founded brewing company on Instagram@twobirdsbrewingand Facebook@TwoBirdsBrewing.
Jayne Lewis, head brewer and co-founder, recently took out the 2021 Beer & Brewer’s Lifetime Achievement Award…so you know their stuff is good!
Christmas is just around the corner and it’s time to fill those stockings with beery goodies. Give the gift of craft beer this season or rock some new Stone & Wood merch!
We all know you can’t go wrong gifting that beer lover in your life with the latest and tastiest craft beers from yours truly. However, if you also like the idea of giving them something to keep, then our Stone & Wood gift packs can offer you the best of both worlds.
Beat the Summer heat and grab your mate their very own Stone & Wood Beach Pack. We also have a couple Oversized Beach Towels that are great for lazing on the sand or grass with friends or family.
Want to go a little bigger? How about 16 beers in a mix of styles? With more of our beers now available in cans, create your very own Stone & Wood mixed carton with Build Your Own Mixed Carton.
And if you are unsure, you really cannot go wrong with either a Beer Club Membership or Gift Card, or check out our Gifts & Merch Collectionfor more ideas. You are bound to find something beery they will appreciate and enjoy this Christmas.
Stone & Wood Collaborate With Australian Macadamias.
We Canned Springtime.
At Stone & Wood, we’re pretty excited about the growing trend of native Australian produce being used in new beers.
That’s why we were stoked to team up with our Byron neighbours –Australian Macadamias– in dreaming up this new limited-release malty lager: Malty Mac.
Based on a traditional German dunkel style beer, Malty Mac was modernised for the Aussie palate by adding roasted macadamias to the brewing process and the result: a buttery smooth, malty lager that pours with dark golden hues.
Our Byron brewer, Josh Waters, was instrumental in creating this delicious drop and believes he’s brewed an approachable beer that’s perfect for food pairing or just cooling off on one of those balmy Byron afternoons.
Those familiar with our part of the world in the Northern Rivers, would recall the green Macadamia Farms that stretch out across the Byron Hinterland. In the past 50 years, these farms have helped propel this humble little nut into becoming Australia’s 4thbiggest horticultural export.
Our brewers have had so much fun working with this homegrown hero so needless to say, we’re excited to get it out to the public today. Available in our Byron and Brisbane tasting rooms for a limited time, drop by for a glass of Malty Mac while you can. It would be rude nut to. Pouring in our Tasting Rooms from Monday 15 November.
MACADAMIA TASTE MAKER & BREWER, JOSH WATERS
Our brewer, Josh, was at the helm in creating Malty Mac. Watch the video below to get the full story.
Availability
This limited edition brew is available from today (Monday 15th November) at our Byron Bay Tasting Room and Brisbane brewery, only while stocks last.
Stone & Wood's Beer Batter Fosh, a vegan alternative to Beer Batter Fish, with a various line up of flavours from different craft beers.
Knowing how to make a beer batter is an easy and straightforward process. You will only need a couple of ingredients to make something you that has the potential to eclipse the taste from your local fish ‘n chip takeaway.
And we recommend consideringbeer batter fosh, an incredibly tasty vegan alternative to the typical fish and chips.
Our easy beer batter recipe takes under five minutes to prepare and is ready in another five minutes. Just enough time between half time whistles to whip up a couple of servings for you and a few mates.
WHAT TYPE OF BEER IS BEST FOR BEER BATTER?
Ultimately, the best beer for the batter depends on the type of fish or vegan alternative you’ve got on hand.
Use lighter, fruitier styles of beer for delicate or subtle foods such as tofu and lighter vegetables. While a dark stout can make a great combination with mushrooms or even poached stonefruit (oh yes!), it can smother more delicate flavours.
It’s also key to use beer you like to drink! This might sound obvious, but it really makes a difference. Plus, there is always the half glass left for the chef… For a full vegan alternative, our Brisbane Brewery chef recommends three different Stone & Wood brews – theJasper Ale, Pacific AleandGreen Coast Lager.
The firmness of the tofu can take the stronger flavours of the Jasper, while the fennel will love the bright fruity notes of the Pacific. If you’re also cutting some potatoes to go with the fry, these will match with the bitter notes of our Lager.
Enjoy a craft beer while preparing your beer batter. There’s no better recipe than one where you need to finish the ingredients before they get warm.
PRO TIP
One of the fundamentals in a beer batter recipe is to keep the beer cold. This little trick of mixing the cold beer with the hot oil, causing the batter to go extra-crispy has been a well-known culinary secret for years. For best results, leave in the fridge for at least two hours prior to cooking.
STEPS TO MAKING BEER BATTER FOSH
INGREDIENTS
1 cup of your choice of beer
¼ teaspoon of salt
¾ cup of self-raising flour
¼ potato starch or rice flour
Canola/vegetable oil blend
Your choice of fish (boneless and skinless) or vegan alternative
STEP 1
Combine the dry ingredients and whisk until there are no lumps. You don’t want to whisk the batter for long at the risk of over-developing the gluten.
STEP 2
Gradually whisk in the beer until smooth and leave to the side.
STEP 3
It’s time to fry! Heat the vegetable oil over high heat to 190º C for the best crunch.
STEP 4
Dunk the fish or tofu in batter to coat well. Add to oil and deep fry until golden.
STEP 5:
Remove and drain any excess off.
STEP 6:
Season with a touch of flaked sea salt and serve with some crisp lettuce or rocket, and a side of vegan tartare sauce.
STEP 7:
Don’t forget to pair it with the same ice-cold beer you used for the batters – you deserve one after all that hard work!
Want to leave the work to someone else? Try out the Stone & Wood Pacific Ale Beer battered fish available from our friends atBeach Byron.
We’d also love to see your creations! Be sure to tag us on insta #beerbatter
Embrace the warmer days with this limited-release New Age IPA.
We Canned Springtime.
Beyond the dark and winding places, lies a place where new life is in bloom. Clean, clear and vibrant, a garden bursts forth with the first buds of spring.
Ready to take you on a journey somewhere fresh, Counter Culture presents Bloom Springs: a pillowy smooth New Age IPA with lush tropical hop notes and an ABV of 6.4%.
A wheat-heavy IPA, Bloom Springs was brewed using the latest in hop technology from the Bath Haas’ innovation range, including LUPOMAX, INCOGNITO and SPECTRUM.
For the hop heads frothing on what this new technology means, Bloom Springs was brewed using new, concentrated hops that are consistent, efficient, and optimised for flavour.
These hops not only produce flavours that are bigger, bolder, and brighter but because they use less vegetative matter, it also results in less beer loss, less solid waste and more beer to enjoy! Something we can all raise a glass to.
What is a New Age IPA?
Our Brewers have been experimenting with the latest and greatest in hop innovation with the release of our 14th Counter Culture, Bloom Springs – a New Age Hazy IPA.
We caught up with our Head Brewer Caolan Vaughan to chat more about the latest Counter Culture and get his take on what a New Age IPA is. Caols also takes us through the additions of Incognito, Lupomax & Spectrum hops and what each brings to this delicious beer.
A big thanks to Barthhass for providing us with these incredible hop products.
Availability
From today (Monday 8th November), you can purchase your Bloom Springs from our online store or at our Byron Bay Tasting Room and Brisbane brewery. It’s leaving our brewery gates today and breezing into all good bottleshops shortly.
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Today we have some news to share … with a pounding heart and a lump in our throat, the founding families have decided to hand the custodianship of Fermentum (and its family of businesses – including Stone & Wood) over to Lion.
As a founder of a business, from day one you know that at some point down the road you will have to hand it over to someone else. Earlier this year, we realised that we were approaching a major milestone in the development of Stone & Wood where we knew it was time to build a new brewery.
After many months of working through how we were going to begin the next chapter in our story the founding families decided it might be time to see if there was a custodian for the business who could grow the legacy, its people, its culture, its brands, and continue to drive the business whilst staying true to its purpose.
We also looked for a custodian who would be committed to building the brewery, employment of the team, use of key local suppliers, to support our work in the community and importantly a focus on beer quality to match our own. Not only did Lion welcome these ideas with enthusiasm, but on top of that they demonstrated they had similar values and a focus on environmental and social governance aligned to our approach to using Beer as a Force for Good.
For us, to ensure the continued support of our communities has meant we have stayed true to our holistic total stakeholder approach through this transition.
The team (by way of their ownership) is getting a good reward for the value they have created and Lion have committed to their on-going employment.
The community is benefiting from the on-going role of the inGrained Foundation and the large boost to its funding through a $5 million donation; a $1 million donation to Big Scrub Landcare that will contribute to the regeneration of the lost rainforest and the new brewery, which will be a large investment in the local economy, supporting construction jobs and on-going jobs in the region.
It is a day that is filled with so many mixed emotions – excitement, sadness, anxiety, and pride to name a few, and we know that whilst some people will be happy for us, and some will have a sense of loss, we take great comfort in knowing that we are handing the business over to a custodian that will maintain the Stone & Wood truth that – Good Beer is Our Thing.
Made for the beer lover who’s seeking out something truly refreshing.
Today, we’re stoked to announce the release of ourGreen Coast Lager 3.5%. It’s a clean and crisp brew made for the beer lover who’s seeking out something truly refreshing.
We’ve always prided ourselves on being a regional brewer making beers that everyone can enjoy and for the past 13 years, we’ve kept focus on the fact that,good beer is our thing.
With more and more Australian drinkers reaching for easy drinking beers, we wanted to ensure we had a Stone & Wood option in the fridge for them. We also wanted to deliver a sessionable lager that was, put simply,a good beer.
So, we got to work and here’s the result of months of getting things just right:
First thing you’ll notice is the clear glass that gives you a sharp view of the light golden lager, made with the finest Australian pale malts.
Next, you’ll taste the delicate flavour of Saaz Hops, rounding out the super crisp finish. It’s mild on the palate, has a subtle bitterness and is seriously refreshing.
It’s the drink that’s the ideal companion to life’s simple moments: the backyard BBQ with mates, an afternoon watching the footy (go theWallabies!) and that perfect moment when you pop the top off a cold brew at the end of a long day.
Launching in QLD and NSW bottleshops this week and available in our online store now, we’re excited for you to give it a try this spring. Stay tuned for our venue listing.
Farewell the final days of winter with a mighty Scotch Ale.
Counter Culture’s Mighty Scotch Ale’s Available Now.
Above the pounding waves and jagged cliffs of Scotland’s Clo Mor runs a strong beast who is the last of its kind: the Dark Unicorn.
A symbol of power and passion, sightings of the illusive creature are rare, but tales of its majesty have filled the halls of Scottish taverns for generations.
According to age-old accounts, at the drawing of a long, cold winter, the Dark Unicorn makes its way down from the cliffs and into the towns.
Once there, the Unicorn’s presence delivers strength to the Scottish people to carry on until the birth of spring.
Taking inspiration from this tale of power and majesty, Counter Culture presents Dark Unicorn: a malt driven scotch ale aged in Starward Whiskey barrels, with lashings of chocolate, a touch of salt and an ABV of 7.6%.
The perfect companion for winter’s last cold days, capture the magic of Dark Unicorn while you can, for it may not be seen this way again.
Availability
You can purchase your Dark Unicorn 500ml two-pack from our online storeor at ourBrisbane brewery, where you’ll also be able to enjoy this on tap and for Byron locals, head to our@stoneandwoodbyronbayInstagram for more info on our operations over lockdown.
Hit up your local good beer stockist or venue to see if Dark Unicorn is available on tap or in cans.
For those looking to make their meeting with Dark Unicorn picture perfect, specialityCounter Culture glasswareis also now available in abundlewith two-packs and cartons.
Tradition and Technique Come Together for Father's Day
To celebrate Father’s Day this year, we teamed up with some legends down the road – Brookie’s Gin – to create a modern twist on a hardworking favourite, The Boilermaker.
Traditionally a beer and whiskey combo, we’ve instead paired our hoppy redJasper Alewith Brookie’s macadamia and roasted wattleseed liqueur –Mac. – and thrown in a cheeky bag ofBrookfarm nutsfor a Father’s Day treat he won’t forget.
Order The Boilermaker Pack for Dad or equivalent nearest & dearest from our online store and check our delivery calculator here to make sure you get in before cut off.
What’s A Boilermaker?
Born out of the industrial train and shipyards of the 1800s, blue-collar workers who slogged their way through long days would often head to the bar to throw back a beer and a shot of whiskey before heading home.
These first boilermakers who drank the first boilermakers (a beer and shot combo) created a legacy for hardworking, thirsty fathers everywhere.
While today’s fathers may not all work at the coalface, most are still putting in long hours for their families in order to keep things going in this crazy year.
How To Drink A Boilermaker:
Traditionally, the drinker would shot the whiskey all at once and then chase with the beer. In more recent times, bartenders looking to put on a show will often drop the entire shot directly into the beer glass.
However, we believe in savouring the good things. So, here’s how we suggest you make the most of our Boilermaker pack:
First, take a sip of the mighty Jasper Ale.
Follow it with the nutty sweetness of Mac. by Brookie’s.
Then round out the experience by grabbing a handful of Brookfarm nuts.
Best enjoyed:
In the company of a Dad.
To all the dads out there giving it their best, Happy Father’s Day.
Availability
Get The Boilermaker Pack from our online store. Available for a limited time and only while stocks last.
