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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.

  • The Ultimate Picnic Partner: Why Peach Radler Belongs in Your Cooler

    There’s something about an Aussie picnic that just hits different. The esky packed with ice, the sound of cicadas in the distance, and that moment when someone spreads out the rug under a shady tree, you know it’s going to be a good arvo.

    And while the playlist, the snacks, and the company all matter, let’s be honest, a great picnic needs the right beer. Something light, refreshing, and a little bit special. That’s where Peach Radler comes in: your new go-to for golden afternoons and good times outdoors.

    A Beer Made for Sunshine

    Peach Radler was born from the idea that not every beer has to be bold or bitter, sometimes, it just needs to taste like summer.

    Pouring golden and lightly hazy with a pillowy foam, it’s lightly sparkling and full of vivid pops of peach flavour, soft apricot aromas, and a refreshing touch of citrus. At 4% ABV, it’s bright, sessionable, and endlessly drinkable, the kind of beer that keeps pace with long, lazy days without ever weighing you down.

    Think of it as a beer with the feeling of a spritz, crisp, juicy, and perfectly balanced for those slow, sun-drenched hours that stretch into the evening.

    The Perfect Picnic Pour

    When the esky’s full and the food’s ready, Peach Radler slots right in. It’s the beer that plays nice with everything, from fresh salads and seafood to snacks straight out of the cooler.

    Pair it with:

    • Fresh burrata with basil and stone fruit
    • Vietnamese rice paper rolls with mint and mango
    • Grilled chicken skewers with citrus glaze
    • Or, if you’re feeling fancy, seared scallops with a touch of peach salsa

    It’s just as good next to a cheese board as it is beside a bag of chips. That balance of soft sweetness and crisp refreshment makes Peach Radler the ultimate all-rounder, the beer that ties the whole spread together.

    Brewed for Every Kind of Picnic Crew

    Picnics are about bringing people together, mates, partners, families, and everyone in between. That’s why we brewed Peach Radler with more than just the classic beer drinker in mind.

    It’s for the ones who’d usually reach for a spritz, seltzer, or cocktail, and for the beer lovers too. After a few sips, even the most loyal pale ale fans start to see why this one’s different. It’s beer, but lighter. Fruity, but never sweet. Familiar, but with a twist.

    It’s approachable, balanced, and made to share, the kind of beer you can confidently bring to any picnic and know it’ll go down a treat.

    Cooler Packing 101: What to Bring with Peach Radler

    When it comes to the perfect picnic, it’s all about keeping things simple, good mates, a bit of sunshine, and the right gear to make it effortless. Start by packing your Stone & Wood Soft Cooler with plenty of ice and a few chilled cans of Peach Radler, the ultimate companion for long, lazy afternoons.

    Toss in our Beach Bag to carry the essentials, and a Byron Bay Towel for stretching out under the shade of a gum tree or by the water’s edge. Keep cool with a Green Boonie Hat or Patch Trucker Hat, both made for those golden arvos that roll on well past sunset.

    And when it’s time to crack a cold one, slip your can into the Project Pargo Insulated Stubby Holder to keep it perfectly chilled from first sip to last. Throw in some stone fruit, soft cheese, and a crusty baguette, and you’ve got yourself the makings of an easy afternoon done right.

    From Byron Bay to Brisbane and beyond, Peach Radler’s the kind of beer that fits right in, refreshing, lightly sparkling, and made for those shared moments that make summer feel endless.

    Good Beer, Good Times and Doing Good

    At Stone & Wood, we’ve always believed that great beer should do more than just taste good, it should do good too.

    That’s why we’re committed to brewing in ways that respect the land and support the communities we call home. From using regenerative malts and sourcing ingredients responsibly, to minimising waste and investing in local sustainability initiatives, we’re working to leave the Earth in a better place than we found it.

    So when you crack open a can of Peach Radler, you’re not just enjoying a refreshing drop, you’re raising a beer to something bigger: good beer that gives back.

    Established in Byron, Brewed Australia-Wide

    From our roots in Byron Bay to our breweries across the country, we’ve always been inspired by the easy pace of coastal life, that feeling of connection, community, and care for the place we call home.

    Peach Radler carries that same spirit. It’s a beer made for good company, brewed with regenerative malts, rolled wheat, and a touch of Galaxy hops for that signature Stone & Wood smoothness. Every can is a small celebration of sunshine, simplicity, and time well spent together.

    Ready When You Are

    Whether you’re rolling out the picnic rug by the river, setting up for a day at the beach, or taking a break mid-road trip, Peach Radler belongs in your cooler.

    Refreshing, lightly sparkling, and totally peachy, it’s the beer that brings the good vibes with every crack of the can.

    So this summer, when you’re packing the esky, grab a carton of Stone & Wood Peach Radler and let the afternoon unfold. Because the best picnics aren’t planned down to the minute, they just happen.

    And with Peach Radler in hand, they tend to last a little longer.

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  • Sip Back and Press Play: The Peach Radler Playlist for Every Summer Vibe

    There’s something about music and beer that just makes sense. The right song can turn a moment into a memory, just like the right beer can make a golden afternoon even better.

    That’s exactly what inspired us to create the Peach Radler Playlist, a soundtrack to sip, share, and slow down with. Whether you’re posted up at the beach, firing up the barbie, or kicking back after a long day in the sun, this one’s brewed for every kind of summer vibe.

    A Beer Made for Good Times and Great Tunes

    Peach Radler is light, sparkling, and totally peachy, a beer that feels as refreshing as your favourite track on repeat. Bursting with juicy peach flavour, soft apricot aromas and a touch of citrus, it’s the perfect companion to those songs that just hit different when the sun’s out.

    It’s beer with the feeling of a spritz, beer with a twist, and if it had a sound, we reckon it’d be somewhere between Angus & Julia Stone and Spacey Jane.

    Behind the Playlist

    We pulled this playlist together the same way we brew, with care, creativity, and plenty of love for the Northern Rivers. It’s inspired by the laid-back rhythm of Byron Bay, those days when you’ve got salt in your hair, sand on your feet, and a Peach Radler in hand.

    From road trip singalongs to mellow afternoon jams, the Peach Radler Playlist was made to soundtrack the moments that remind us why summer always feels better shared.

    The Vibe: Golden Afternoons and Easy Rhythms

    Every Peach Radler moment deserves its own soundtrack. So we’ve curated a playlist that rolls from coast-hugging cruisers to backyard singalongs and road trip favourites, the kind of tunes that keep the energy light and the esky within reach.

    Think:

    • Angus & Julia Stone – “Chateau”
    • Ocean Alley – “Confidence”
    • The Teskey Brothers – “So Caught Up”
    • Lime Cordiale – “Robbery”
    • Matt Corby – “Brother”
    • Sticky Fingers – “Rum Rage”
    • Tones and I – “Dance Monkey” (for when someone always requests it)

    It’s a little bit coastal, a little bit carefree, and 100% designed for good mates, good weather, and good beer.

    Where to Listen

    Whether you’re catching the sunrise at The Pass, cruising home from the surf, or setting up the picnic rug by the river, the Peach Radler Playlist fits right in.

    It’s made for those long drives up the coast, backyard BBQs, or that easy Sunday session that just… happens. When the tunes are flowing and the beers are cold, you don’t need much else.

    Perfect Pairings

    Want to make it a full summer session? Pack your Stone & Wood Soft Cooler with a few chilled Peach Radlers, throw in a Byron Bay Towel, and cue up the tunes.

    Then check out our Byron Bay Starter Pack and Ultimate Picnic Partner blogs for more ways to make your summer afternoons effortless.

    Brewed for Every Summer Moment

    From Byron Bay to backyards and beaches across Australia, we brew Peach Radler for the moments that last a little longer, those golden hours that stretch on as the playlist keeps spinning.

    Light, fruity, and made for sharing, it’s beer that pairs perfectly with sunshine, music, and the kind of company that doesn’t check the time.

    Because good tunes, good beer, and good company should always go hand in hand, and if we can leave the world a little better while we’re at it, that’s music to our ears.

    Join the Vibe

    Got a track that pairs perfectly with Peach Radler? We’d love to hear it. Tag us with #PeachRadlerPlaylist, we might just add it to the mix.

    So crack a cold one, press play, and let the afternoon roll. Because when you’ve got Peach Radler in hand, summer’s always got the right soundtrack.

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  • Beach Towel, Sunnies, Peach Radler: The Byron Bay Starter Pack

    There’s a certain rhythm to summer in Byron. Mornings roll in slow with the sound of waves, the afternoons hum with salt, sunscreen, and laughter, and the evenings fade to gold before anyone even thinks about heading home. 

    Around here, we like to keep things easy, grab your beach towel, slip on your sunnies, and crack open a Peach Radler. That’s the Byron Bay starter pack right there, no fuss, no overthinking, just the essentials for a perfect arvo by the water.

    A Beer Made for the Golden Hours

    When we first brewed Peach Radler, we had one thing in mind, those effortless summer moments when the day stretches on and the esky’s never far away. Lightly sparkling with pops of juicy peach flavour, soft apricot aromas and a twist of citrus, it’s the beer that captures the feeling of sunshine in a can.

    It pours golden and lightly hazy, smooth on the palate, and crisp enough to cool you down after a swim. At 4% ABV, it’s easy-drinking, sessionable, and spritz-like, the kind of beer you can sip from first light to sundown without missing a beat.

    What’s in Our Byron Bay Starter Pack?

    When the esky’s full and the food’s ready, Peach Radler slots right in. It’s the beer that plays nice with everything, from fresh salads and seafood to snacks straight out of the cooler.

    Pair it with:

    • Fresh burrata with basil and stone fruit
    • Vietnamese rice paper rolls with mint and mango
    • Grilled chicken skewers with citrus glaze
    • Or, if you’re feeling fancy, seared scallops with a touch of peach salsa

    It’s just as good next to a cheese board as it is beside a bag of chips. That balance of soft sweetness and crisp refreshment makes Peach Radler the ultimate all-rounder, the beer that ties the whole spread together.

    Brewed for Every Kind of Picnic Crew

    You don’t need much to make the most of a Byron day, just a few tried-and-true essentials.

    Start with our Byron Bay Towel, your post-surf hero and impromptu picnic rug. Keep your things sand-free with the Stone & Wood Splash Proof Tote, sturdy enough for a beach session, stylish enough for an afternoon hang. If you’re packing food for the day, the S&W x Bellroy Cooler Bag keeps everything perfectly chilled, while the Stone & Wood Soft Cooler is your go-to for a few cold Peach Radlers on ice.

    Need something lighter? The Stone & Wood Beach Bag is roomy enough for snacks, towels, and sunnies, and perfect for those grab-and-go days.

    Top it off with some shade, the Green Boonie Hat for lazy beach days, the Patch Trucker Hat for a cruisy coastal walk, or the Brewing Co. Cap in Grey for a classic look that goes with everything.

    And when it’s time to crack your next beer, keep it cool with the Project Pargo Insulated Stubby Holder, because a refreshing Radler deserves to stay that way.

    All that’s left to do is toss in your sunnies, queue up a summer playlist, and gather a few mates who know how to settle in and let the afternoon roll.

    Brewed for Every Kind of Beach Crew

    Whether you’re the one chasing waves, setting up camp under the pandanus, or just there for the snacks, Peach Radler is brewed for everyone. It’s light, fruity, and refreshing, perfect for the ones who’d usually reach for a spritz or seltzer, but satisfying enough for those who love a proper beer.

    It’s approachable without being plain, flavourful without being heavy, and made for those moments when the sun’s warm, the tunes are good, and the esky’s still half full.

    Brewing Good into Every Drop

    From Byron Bay to breweries across Australia, we brew with care, not just for great flavour, but for the people, places, and planet that make it all possible. As a proud B Corp certified company, we’re part of a global movement using business as a force for good, ensuring every decision we make supports a more sustainable future.

    That means brewing with thoughtfully sourced ingredients, like regenerative malts and Galaxy hops, and constantly looking for ways to reduce our footprint, support local communities, and keep our patch of paradise thriving.

    Because to us, good beer isn’t just about what’s in the can, it’s about the positive impact that comes with every sip. The best beers are the ones that leave behind nothing but good times, great memories, and maybe a few sandy footprints.

    Your Summer, Sorted

    So, here’s to the essentials: a soft towel, a good pair of sunnies, and a can of Peach Radler chilled just right. The Byron Bay starter pack isn’t about having it all, it’s about slowing down, soaking up the sunshine, and sharing a beer that just fits the moment.

    Whether you’re beachside, in the backyard, or on a road trip up the coast, Peach Radler’s your ticket to that easygoing, feel-good Byron state of mind.

    Because around here, we reckon life’s best enjoyed one sip, one wave, and one golden afternoon at a time.

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