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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

Available year-round, our Core Range beers each have their own story and bring something a little different to the table.

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Pacific Ale Bottles
Pacific Ale Bottles
Passionfruit, citrus, tropical fruit aromas
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Green Coast Crisp
Green Coast Crisp
A refreshing, easy drinking lager
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Green Coast Lager Bottles
Green Coast Lager Bottles
A clean, naturally refreshing lager
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Pacific Ale 500ml Cans
Pacific Ale 500ml Cans
Passionfruit, citrus, tropical fruit aromas
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Pacific Ale Cans
Pacific Ale Cans
Passionfruit, citrus, tropical fruit aromas
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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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Green Coast Lager Cans
Green Coast Lager Cans
A crisp, naturally refreshing lager
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Northern Rivers Beer
Northern Rivers Beer
Subtle malt flavour, low bitterness, crisp finish.
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  • Easy Pale | Mid-Strength Pale Ale 3.5% ABV
    Easy Pale | Mid-Strength Pale Ale 3.5% ABV

    Stone & Wood Brews An Easy Drinking Yet Flavour-Full Pale Ale.

    Easy-drinking yet full of flavour, Easy Pale is a well-balanced, mid-strength Pale Ale crafted with all-Australian hops and pale malts. Brimming with tropical notes of mango, guava, and mandarin, this refreshing beer delivers a light, crisp body without compromising on taste. Perfect for those moments when you want to take it easy but still enjoy a proper beer.

     

     

    ABOUT EASY PALE

    OVERVIEW

    Mid-Strength Pale Ale, 3.5% ABV

     

    INGREDIENTS

    Malt, Water, All Aussie Hops, Yeast.

     

    CHARACTERISTICS

    A refreshing, light-bodied Pale Ale with tropical mango, guava, and mandarin aromas. Smooth and well-balanced with a crisp finish.

     

    THE FINER DETAILS

    HOPS

    Showcasing Australian Vic Secret and Eclipse hops for bright tropical aromas and a subtle citrus finish.

    MALTS

    A carefully crafted blend of Pale Malt, Voyager Pale Regen Malt, and SM40 for a smooth, full-flavoured base.

    FOOD PAIRING

    Easy Pale pairs effortlessly with almost anything! Enjoy it alongside BBQ meats, fresh seafood, or a summer salad. Its tropical notes also complement spicy dishes and umami-rich flavours like miso-glazed eggplant.

     

    AVAILABILITY

    Available online, in our Byron Bay and Brisbane Tasting Rooms, and at select BWS & Dan Murphy stores nationwide.

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    Easy Pale | Mid-Strength Pale Ale 3.5% ABV

    Stone & Wood Brews An Easy Drinking Yet Flavour-Full Pale Ale.

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  • Stone & Wood is the official beer partner of the World Surf League
    Stone & Wood is the official beer partner of the World Surf League

    We’re stoked to announce that Stone & Wood is the official beer partner for all major World Surf League events in Australia! 🍻

    From the WSL Championship Tour stops at Bells Beach (VIC), Snapper Rocks (QLD), and Margaret River (WA) to the Newcastle Challenger Series and the World Longboard Tour at Bells, we’ll be pouring fresh, cold beers right next to the action.

    But that’s not all. We’re also introducing the Stone  Wood Golden Hour—a sundowner session featuring a specialty heat where surf icons ride alternative boards shaped by local legends. Expect live music, panel talks, epic surf films and giveaways.

    “Coming from Byron Bay, Stone & Wood and surfing have always gone hand in hand. We’ve been part of the local surfing community from the outset and partnering with the WSL gives us the opportunity to take that natural connection to the beach lifestyle to coastal communities right across the country,” said Stone & Wood Head of Strategy  Creative, Paul Tansley.

    The partnership will also be brought to life through broadcast integration, including the ‘Stone & Wood Post Show’ and the ‘Stone & Wood Slow-Mo’, as well as a content series titled ‘Stone & Wood Real Talk’ which will take fans behind the scenes of the competitor’s area and event village. This content will be distributed across WSL and Stone & Wood’s social channels.

    “WSL is thrilled to have Stone & Wood join as the official Beer of WSL Australia from 2025,” said Andrew Stark, WSL APAC President. “They’re a brand that was born at the beach and lives and breathes the coastal lifestyle. That, coupled with their passion and focus on community, makes them a perfect partner for WSL. We look forward to seeing Stone  Wood bring this partnership to life at each of our events around Australia by creating moments and places where we can come together through surfing.”


    We can’t wait to bring good vibes, great beers, and unforgettable moments to the Australian leg of the WSL tour. See you on the sand. 🌊

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    Stone & Wood is the official beer partner of th...

    We’re stoked to announce that Stone & Wood is the official beer partner for all major World Surf League events in Australia! 🍻 From the WSL Championship Tour stops at...

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  • Shift The Frame 2025: Celebrating Creative Women
    Shift The Frame 2025: Celebrating Creative Women

    Stone & Wood presents…

    Shift the Frame:  Celebrating Creative Women

    Thursday March 6th, Stone & Wood Byron Bay, 100 Centennial Circuit

    Doors open at 5pm

    This is a free event for our community

     

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    Come join us for a community event for International Women’s Day, where Local creative women and change makers within the community are taking over Stone & Wood.  The event, in its inaugural year, will feature an array of talented women within our community; showcasing live music, an art exhibition, and short films to be enjoyed with a beer brewed especially for the occasion.

     

    Stone & Wood is proud to showcase a selection of talent:

     

    MUSIC:

    The Royal Ratbags

    Darcy Dexter


    ART EXHIBITIONISTS:

    Liv Enqvist, Filippa Edghill, Beatriz Ryder, Brianna O’Connell, Karlee Mackie and Abbi Hart.


    SHORT FILMS:

    An array of short films featuring women behind and in front of the lens.


    THE BEER:

    The women of Stone & Wood, with the help of local female creatives featuring in the event, brewed a beer especially for the occasion. In the summer of January 2025, the women all pitched in to put this years’ IWD beer into tank. We’ve brewed a 5.2% Japanese Rice Lager, which we can’t wait to release on event night.


    COMMUNITY SUPPORT:

    For the month of March Stone & Wood Byron will donate $1 per litre of beer sold at the bar to SHIFT Project, a not for profit based in Byron Bay that supports women through the challenges they face moving from homelessness to independence, from welfare to wellbeing.  So be sure to drop into the event, or come have a beer in March to support this incredible cause.

     

    To stay tuned to more event details, follow @stoneandwoodbyronbay.

     

    Up north? Check out Brisbane's Shift The Frame Event

    Shift the Frame:  Celebrating Creative Women

    Thursday March 6th, Stone & Wood Brisbane, 99 Bridge St. Fortitude Valley

    Music, films, food, and beer.

    Doors open at 5pm

    This is a free event for our community

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    Shift The Frame 2025: Celebrating Creative Women

    Stone & Wood presents… Shift the Frame:  Celebrating Creative Women Thursday March 6th, Stone & Wood Byron Bay, 100 Centennial Circuit Doors open at 5pm This is a free event for our...

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