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Knapsack rangers and rucksack jockeys, set your wanderlust free with the The Backpack West Coast IPA. This bright, tropical and sessionable brew captures the essence of coastal adventures and the spirit of collaboration. The Backpack beer is the big and juicy second instalment of our partnership with the crew at Mountain Culture. Inspired by their bold American brewing techniques and our shared origin in, and passion for, vibrant backpack towns this approachable 6.2% ABV tipple is brewed with Idaho, Amarillo and Galaxy hops and bursts with flavours of mango, citrus and stone fruit.

 

The Backpack West Coast IPA has you covered from
the mountains to the sea and is brewed with your inner nomad in mind.

Watch: Epic surf session with Mountain Culture crew

Brewing good beer is fun and all, but so is a good stitch up!

In March, our good buddies at Mountain Culture invited us down to the Blue Mountains. Light on itinerary details, they took us up to the mountains during heavy rainfall and threw us over the edge of a raging waterfall and through some fast-moving rapids for our first terrifying canyoning experience.

Like all good collabs, it was our turn to brew our beer, show them a good time and return the favour. Surfs up Mountain Culture Crew 🤙🏻 welcome to Byron Bay.

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Watch: From The Mountains To The Sea – The Spirit of Collaboration

When our brewers met DJ, the Mountain Culture head brewer it was a match made in hop-heaven. We quickly bonded over a shared passion for epic nature, good times and even better beers – and it was not long before the idea of a collab was inevitable. With both Mountain Culture and Stone & Wood hailing from quaint backpacker towns filled with colourful characters and vibrant energies, the stage was set for an epic, two-part beer collaboration.

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THIS BEER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD

Did you know that we donate $1 for every 100L of beer sold to our inGrained Foundation? Through inGrained we support local-level social and environmental organisations who are changing our communities from the ground up. So just by drinking this beer, you’re helping Aus become that little bit gooder.

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Core Range Beer

Our Core Range: Beer That Feels Like Home

Our beers are brewed for the moments that matter, weekends by the coast, catch-ups

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Pacific Ale Bottles
Pacific Ale Bottles
Passionfruit, citrus, tropical fruit aromas
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Pacific Ale Cans
Pacific Ale Cans
Passionfruit, citrus, tropical fruit aromas
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Citrus Radler
Citrus Radler
It's a beer, with the feeling of a spritz. Vibrant notes of orange, grapefruit, and lemon. Refreshingly light, naturally zesty.
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Stone & Wood Hinterland Hazy Pale Ale
Hinterland Hazy Pale Ale
Low on bitterness, Golden Haze, Tropical Fruit Aromas, Full-bodied Finish
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Hinterland Big Pale Ale
Hinterland Big Pale Ale
Low malt profile, big tropical aroma, good body.
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Northern Rivers Beer | NRB
Northern Rivers Beer | NRB
Subtle malt flavour, low bitterness, crisp finish.
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Green Coast Crisp
Green Coast Crisp
A refreshing, easy drinking lager
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Cloudy Pale Ale Cans
Cloudy Pale Ale Cans
Refreshing, Tropical Fruit Aromas and Flavours, Low Bitterness, Golden haze.
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  • Ask a Brewer | Episode 3
    Ask a Brewer | Episode 3

    Welcome back to Ask a Brewer, our Q&A series where head brewer Caolan dives into the questions you’ve always wanted to ask.

    In this episode, Caols squeezes into the citrusy world of our Citrus Radler, from what makes Stone & Wood’s take so zesty, to how it’s brewed for ultimate refreshment, and of course, what to do when life hands you lemons 🍋

    Whether you’re a beer nerd or just keen to know what goes into your can, this one’s a goodie. Got a question for Caolan?

    Drop it in the comments and you might see it featured in the next episode!

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    Ask a Brewer | Episode 3

    Welcome back to Ask a Brewer, our Q&A series where head brewer Caolan dives into the questions you’ve always wanted to ask. In this episode, Caols squeezes into the citrusy...

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  • Ask a Brewer | Episode 2
    Ask a Brewer | Episode 2

    Welcome back to Ask a Brewer, our Q&A series where our head brewer Caolan answers the questions you’ve always wanted to ask.

    In this special episode, we crack into all things Stone Beer – from how it’s brewed using hot volcanic stones, to the meaning behind the brew and how it came to be core to Stone & Wood’s yearly calendar. Plus, Caols gives us the lowdown on our tasty Husk Distillery collab and what makes this year's release extra special.

    Whether you’re a beer nerd or just here for a good yarn, this one’s worth a watch. Got a question for Caolan?

    Drop it in the comments and we might feature it in the next episode!

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    Ask a Brewer | Episode 2

    Welcome back to Ask a Brewer, our Q&A series where our head brewer Caolan answers the questions you’ve always wanted to ask. In this special episode, we crack into all...

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  • Ask a Brewer | Episode 1
    Ask a Brewer | Episode 1

    Introducing Ask a Brewer, Stone & Wood’s Brewing Q&A Series Ever wondered what goes into brewing your favourite Stone & Wood beer?

    From hops to hazies, our head brewer Caolan is here to answer your questions. No jargon, just good beer chat.

    Got something you’ve always wanted to ask Caols? Drop it in the comments and we’ll send it his way.

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    Ask a Brewer | Episode 1

    Introducing Ask a Brewer, Stone & Wood’s Brewing Q&A Series Ever wondered what goes into brewing your favourite Stone & Wood beer? From hops to hazies, our head brewer Caolan...

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