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Northern Rivers Beer

Introducing you to the Northern Rivers Beer, our take on a Northern Rivers Lager. Taking inspiration from the region surrounding us and the people within. At 4.0% ABV this beer is the perfect drop to wet the whistle. A bright, crisp beer that’s easy to drink and have yarn over. And the best part of this local brew, other than its taste, is that it’s made from at least 70% Certified Sustainable malt and 100% Certified Sustainable hops, crops that take things easier on the soil and water they're produced from. Northern Rivers Beer has a subtle malt flavour and low bitterness and to put it bluntly: it’s a beer that is simply good to drink, with no fuss.

What makes this lager different?

A beer that gives back to the community: Community has always been at the heart of our mission. We strive to forge meaningful connections by collaborating with kindred businesses and organisations in our area. NRB is another avenue through which we can achieve this. Since 2018, we’ve contributed $2.1 million to local grassroots, environmental and social charities, both near and far, all through the Ingrained Foundation. For every 100 litres of beer sold from our portfolio, Stone & Wood donates $1, and NRB will proudly continue this tradition. 

70% certified sustainable malt

To date, Northern Rivers Beer is the most sustainable and green beer we’ve made: This beer is made using at least 70% regenerative malt. sourced from our friends at Voyager Malt in Whitton, NSW.

Through an independent verifier called Certified Sustainable, the farmers we get our malt and grains from are held to a higher standard, verifying real environment, social and governance achievements. Think more sustainable practices like using less water, looking after the soil these plants are grown in, the runoff from these areas and using less energy overall.

100% CERTIFIED SUSTAINABLE HOPS

We're also very proud to announce that we are using 100% Certified Sustainable hops in NRB sourced from our friends at Ryefield Hops, a family owned and run business in Bemboka, NSW.

Ryefield use farming methods to promote and build healthy soils, biodiversity, natural predators and enhanced water quality and retention.

Ryefield Hops are also accredited by Independent verifier, Certified Sustainable.

  • 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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  • 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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  • Our Pick for the Best Insulated Stubby Holders & Bottles

    Stone & Wood x Pargo

    At Stone & Wood, we’re always keen to work with likeminded brands and organisations. That’s what compelled us to join hands with the legends over at Pargo for a few collaborative products that can be found on our website and in our breweries.

    Our impact on our community and the planet is something we keep central to everything we do, and we’re proud to align ourselves with another B Corp certified organisation that is working towards a future that we want to see realised.

    At Stone & Wood, we provide drinks that are best served ice cold, and Pargo provides ethical water bottles and stubby coolers that perfectly serve that purpose – as a result, our partnership seemed destined to happen. Watch on below for more about how our collaboration contributes to their cause of providing clean water to those in need.

    More About Pargo’s Purpose

    Pargo is in the business of creating high-quality insulated drink bottles, stubby coolers and cups. From every purchase of one of their products, 5% of the proceeds go directly to funding clean water projects in communities in need the world over.

    With 11% of the world’s population living without access to reliable clean water, their work is critically important in preventing disease and improving the livelihoods of the less fortunate around the globe. Their clean water projects—of which they’ve completed 18 at the time of writing—include drilling wells for rural communities in Uganda, and providing filtration systems to communities in the Philippines, Indonesia and Fiji.

    Using the Sawyer water filtration system from Waves 4 Water, communities can enjoy filtered water for years to come. Their design makes it impossible for bacteria or other nasties to pass through, using just the force of gravity to pass water through the filter at a rate of 1 litre per minute. The reusable and washable filter system is super easy to use and becomes a long-term solution for these households—with a lifespan of 4 million litres of water.

    Our Insulated Bottles and Stubby Cooler Collaboration

    We’ve produced several products alongside Pargo which include 2 in Eucalypt Green, a stubby cooler and a 950mL water bottle (both shown below). We’ve also previously produced another stubby cooler, in a BBQ Charcoal colourway.

    All are available to purchase online from our store and in our brewery (pending availability).

    Both the bottle and stubby cooler have double-wall insulation, meaning your drinks will stay cold (or warm if that’s your preference, we won’t judge) for hours to come. The insulated stubby coolers we have on offer will fit both a 375mL can or 330mL bottle, so the choice is yours about how you want to use it!

    Made with a scratch-resistant, matte outer coating from pro-grade stainless steel, they’re built to last. All of our collaborative products are adorned with our logo alongside Pargo’s.

    Our collaboration with Pargo is about more than just great products – it’s about creating a lasting impact. By choosing these insulated bottles and stubby coolers, you’re supporting clean water projects worldwide and investing in durable, sustainable design. Explore the collection online or at our brewery and make a difference with every sip!

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