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 with mates, arvos that turn into evenings. At Stone & Wood, we brew with intention, keeping things simple and full of flavour, so every sip feels right at home in the moments that matter most. And our core range is where that all began.

Inspired by our home in the Northern Rivers, each beer in this collection is a reflection of the people, the pace, and the place we love. From the laid-back sessionability of Stone & Wood Pacific Ale, to the tropical fruit aromas of Hinterland Hazy Pale Ale, these are beers you’ll come back to time and time again.

Pacific Ale: The Beer That Started It All

Ask anyone what Stone & Wood means to them, and you’ll probably hear the words “Pacific Ale.” It’s the beer that put us on the map, and for good reason.

Bursting with tropical Galaxy hops and a gently cloudy finish, Stone & Wood Pacific Ale captures the essence of a summer afternoon in the Northern Rivers. Available in both Stone & Wood Pacific Ale bottles and cans, it’s easy to take your favourite with you, whether you’re heading to the backyard, the beach or beyond.

We’ve always believed good beer should be simple, fresh and brewed with intention. That’s why our Pacific Ale continues to be brewed using Australian barley, wheat and those iconic local hops.

For the Hazy Pale Lovers

Chasing something juicy and easy-drinking? Hinterland Hazy Pale Ale is bursting with tropical fruit flavours thanks to three Aussie hops; Vic Secret, Eclipse and Galaxy. With a golden haze, low bitterness and soft, full-bodied finish, it’s refreshing, smooth and fridge ready.

Brewed with Pale, Regen Pale, Munich and Wheat malts, it’s the kind of beer that plays well with just about any dish—think fish tacos, fried chicken, Thai curries, burgers and beyond.

A Pale Ale With a Twist

If you like a classic with character, try our Stone & Wood Hinterland Pale Ale. It’s a golden, full-flavoured pale with a firm bitterness and balanced malt backbone, ideal for those who enjoy a bit more bite in their brew. Named after our lush hinterland region, this beer speaks to our roots and the people who make this place special.

Brewed With Heart in the Northern Rivers

Every beer in our core range is brewed here in our backyard, crafted with care, community and sustainability at heart. From sourcing local ingredients to investing in green initiatives, we’re proudly doing our bit to make sure our beers do good as well as taste good.

Explore our core range and stock up on your favourites. Whether it’s Pacific Ale in bottles, Big Pale Ale in cans, or a crisp Hazy Pale for the esky, this is Stone & Wood beer, ready when you are.

  • Stone & Wood Citrus Radler: The Love Story of Beer & Citrus

     

    Meet the Radler — a crisp, golden beer cut with bright citrus flavours that make every sip feel like a sunny afternoon with good mates. Brewed with pale regen malts and Galaxy hops, it pours lightly hazy with a pillowy foam, delivering a delicate sparkle that’s perfect for warm days.

    Our Citrus Radler bursts with vibrant notes of grapefruit, orange, and lemon, creating a refreshing, naturally zesty taste that’s refreshingly light.

    It’s not just a beer. It’s a beer with a twist. Perfect for anyone who loves their beer crisp, lively, and citrus-kissed. Cheers to good times and great flavour!

    THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT RADLER

    WHAT IS IT?

    Radler, it is a story of beer meeting citrus — lemons, limes, oranges, grapefruit.

    WHY WAS IT INVENTED?

    In the Alps, high in the mountains, for cyclists on a hot summer’s day.

    WHEN IS IT BEST ENJOYED?

    For those warm summer days that feel like they will never end, and you are glad it will not.

    WHO IS IT FOR? WHAT IS IT LIKE?

    Radler... it is like a spritz in the sun. It is light, yes, but with the soul of a beautiful beer. The kind of beer that doesn’t make you feel heavy.

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    Radler, it is a story of beer meeting citrus — lemons, limes, oranges, grapefruit.

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  • 2025 Stone Beer | Wood Fire Porter 6.0% ABV

    Stone & Wood Brews a Fire-Fuelled Porter for the Darkest Nights

    As the winter solstice draws near, Stone Beer emerges—a brew steeped in ancient tradition. Inspired by medieval techniques, we fire stones and cast them into the kettle, caramelising malts to create rich toffee flavours. For its 17th winter, this dark porter features premium Australian malts, pouring deep brown with aromas of chocolate and notes of roasted coffee and biscuit. Best savoured on the darkest of nights, gathered around a crackling fire.

     


    Honouring Tradition, Brewed by Fire: Our Annual Winter Stone Beer Returns

    In the depths of a chilling Northern European winter, a celebration begins. The long-awaited harvest returns a dark bounty that is above all else that has come before.  
     
    Long before the wizardry of steam was invented, brewers used stones and wood to brew their daily beer. Each year we release our winter seasonal Stone Beer, by adding wood-fired stones to the kettle to rouse the boil we pay tribute to this ancient technique and the brewers of the Middle Ages – dating back to the Vikings. Apart from the obvious heating effects, the stones intensify the malt characters and caramelise the brew, creating rich and toffee like flavours

    Every winter, we honour ancient brewing techniques by releasing our annual Stone Beer, a bold yet approachable dark porter brewed with wood-fired stones in the kettle. This year, we’ve opted for a range of the highest quality Australian malts from Voyager Craft Malt, to produce a decadent limited release brew. Stone Beer 2025 pours dark brown, with rich and chocolatey aromas, followed by coffee, dark chocolate and biscuity flavours on the palate and finishes with a firm bitterness. Our wood fired porter is perfect for cold nights, sitting by the fire, beer in hand with mates.

     

    Ingredients

    • Malt
      • Voyager Veloria
      • Barrets Pale malt
      • Voyager Regen pale malt
      • Voyager Biscuit malt
      • Voyager Voodoo malt
      • Voyager Chocolate malt
      • Voyager Smoked Red Gum malt
    • Hops
      • Galaxy
      • Fuggles
    • Yeast
      • 1056 American Ale yeast

     

    Food Pairings

    🔥 Rich & Roasted Pairings (Match Intensity)

    These dishes match the beer’s bold, roasted flavours:

    • Smoked beef brisket with charred bark and caramelised edges
    • Charcoal-grilled lamb burgers with harissa yoghurt or tahini slaw
    • Slow-cooked beef cheek with root veg and jus reduction
    • Sticky BBQ short ribs with molasses glaze

    🌶️ Spice-Driven Pairings (Complement & Contrast)

    Porters often pair beautifully with warm spice blends:

    • Tandoori chicken with garlic naan and mint raita
    • Lamb kofta with tabbouleh and a smoky eggplant dip
    • Turkish-style eggplant stew (Imam Bayildi) for a vegetarian match
    • Pulled lamb shawarma with pickled onion and tahini dressing

    🧀 Cheese Pairings (Cut & Contrast)

    Stone Beer’s roasted bitterness and carbonation can balance fat and salt:

    • Sharp aged cheddar or mature Gouda
    • Smoked provolone or blue cheese with fig paste
    • A cheese board featuring nutty hard cheeses, toasted walnuts, and dates

    🔥 BBQ & Flame-Friendly

    Ideal for the beer’s smoky finish:

    • Chargrilled sausages with caramelised onions
    • Grilled portobello mushrooms marinated in balsamic and herbs
    • Barbecued lamb skewers with chimichurri
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    2025 Stone Beer | Wood Fire Porter 6.0% ABV

    Dark, bold, and brewed with fire. Our limited release Stone Beer is back! Crafted with hot stones, rich malts, and full-bodied flavour.

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  • Great Places to Eat in Byron Bay & Surrounds

    When it comes to great food, Byron Bay has it all. The abundance of local produce makes this region a dream for restaurateurs and foodies, giving Byron and the wider Northern Rivers a very diverse food scene.

    Whether it be fine dining or casual eateries, there’s a lot to choose from. We’ve put together a handy guide to places we love to visit, at a range of price points. Make sure you give some of these local legends some love!

    Italian

    Trattoria Basiloco

    Family-owned and operated, Trattoria Basiloco makes their food with love and that is clear when you visit. Using locally-sourced ingredients, some of the standouts are their wood-fired pizza and their arancini balls. Find Trattoria Basiloco just next door from the Byron Library, inside the Bay Beach Motel.

    Asian Food Fix

    Light Years

    Light Years is pretty well-established, with four locations spread across Byron Bay, Burleigh, Noosa and Newcastle. With a beautiful interior space that celebrates warmth, the sun and the sand, Light Years Byron Bay serves Asian fusion food with a selection of GF and Vegetarian options. Find Light Years down on Jonson Street.

    Hutong Harry’s

    Hutong Harry’s serves up modern Cantonese food, hailing from southern China. With a moody and beautifully styled space, this place is just as suited for date nights as they are for casual get togethers. Hutong Harry’s can be found on Fletcher Street.

    Hot tip: The Crab Fried Rice is one of our faves!

    Mexican Treats

    Costa Taco

    Located in the centre of town, Costa Taco serves up seriously good tacos at great prices. Whether you’re after a quick bite for lunch or dinner, Costa Taco is as good as it gets. Make sure you try the birria tacos!

    Chihuahua Taqueria

    Tucked away on Byron Street, Chihuahua Taqueria serves up similarly authentic Mexican food in handmade corn tortillas. Perfect for an easy-going date night or enjoying a few margaritas, Chihuahua uses locally-sourced meat and freshly caught fish in their meals.

    Freshly foraged

    Harvest Newrybar

    Located down the road in Newrybar, this restaurant/deli/garden hybrid is a must-visit if you’re after fresh, local produce. Harvest has breakfast, lunch and dinner options, and chooses to focus on simplicity to allow the quality of their local ingredients shine. The menu is always in flux as they follow the seasons and what produce is available to them.

    The Farm

    It would be wrong not to include this Byron icon in the list, which similarly uses as much of its own fresh produce in their Three Blue Ducks restaurant. The Farm also boasts a bakery, café, gelato/sorbet store, produce store, florist and a host of other activities for the whole family to enjoy. 

    Pipit Restaurant Pottsville

    Pipit in Pottsville is a unique fine dining experience, one that’s very considered in its approach to food. Everything is made in house, waste products are repurposed where possible and they source produce and meat sustainably from local sources (including a bunch from Byron Bay). Make sure you book a table!

    Hot tip: There’s a set menu here for dinner, but if you go for lunch you can pick and choose your own selection if you prefer.

    The Hut Byron Bay

    The Hut in Byron Bay is located in Possum Creek up in the hinterland and has a menu that refreshes every Thursday based on seasonality and available produce. The Hut is located inside the Old O’Possum Creek schoolhouse, making the atmosphere truly unique and homely. The food is very much mediterranean-inspired, with dishes designed to share.

    Casual Eats

    The Stone & Wood Brewery

    The legends at 100 Mile Table bring their expertise to our brewery kitchen located in Byron’s Arts & Industry Estate. With rotating specials there’s always something fresh to choose from, and they’re perfectly paired with a cold beer from our core range or pilot batches brewed on site. Come visit us today!

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    Great Places to Eat in Byron Bay & Surrounds

    Byron Bay’s food scene is bursting with flavour, from fine dining to laid-back local favourites. Here’s our guide to must-try spots across the region.

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