Beers

31st May
Macadamia Brown Ale - Stomping Ground

Macadamia Brown Ale | Stomping Ground

Stomping Ground Brewing Co has announced its latest release called “Macadamia Brown Ale” (4.5% abv).

This is Stomping Ground’s second Mabu Mabu x Blackhearts & Sparrows collaboration brew.  It was brewed to celebrate indigenous ingredients, with the native macadamia adding smooth, nutty notes to the toasty toffee, chocolate and biscuit base.

Find this brown ale online now. It is also available at Blackhearts & Sparrows, Mabu Mabu restaurants and Stomping Ground’s Beer Halls.

29th May
A can of Squishee, which is Black Hops' GABS 2023 beer

Squishee | Black Hops

Black Hops has announced its GABS Beer for 2023, which is called “Squishee” (6.5% abv).

This Strawberry & Lime Sour combines the juicy sweetness of strawberries with the zingy tartness of limes. It will be served as a slushy at Black Hops’ GABS stall in Brisbane on June 10th.

Untamed can by Black Hops

Untamed | Black Hops

Black Hops has announced its latest limited release called “Untamed” (7.5% abv).

This New Zealand West Coast IPA was brewed with 100% NZ hops, including Green Bullet, Moutere, Motueka and Nectaron, among others. It features pineapple, guava, grapefruit, lemon and stone fruit flavours.

Find this NZ West Coast IPA online, at a range of retail stores across Australia and at all the Black Hops taprooms.

25th May
Mid Crush

Mid Crush | Felons Brewing Co

Felons Brewing Co has announced the release of “Mid Crush” (3.5% abv).

With orange and citrus aromas, this mid strength ale is light, crisp and dry. It is made with US Cascade Cryo Hops, Pilsner Malt and Wheat Malt.

Find this mid strength ale online and at a range of Queensland beer stockists.

Galaxy Haze

Galaxy Haze | Felons Brewing Co

Felons Brewing Co has announced the release of “Galaxy Haze” (4.4% abv).

This hazy pale ale is brewed with Galaxy and Eclipse hops and Ale Malt, giving it flavours of mango, peach and kiwifruit. 

Find this hazy pale ale online and at a range of Queensland beer stockists.

24th May
PX Barrel Aged Triple Amber Ale

PX Barrel Aged Triple Amber Ale | Akasha Brewing Co

Akasha Brewing Co has announced the release of “PX Barrel Aged Triple Amber Ale” (10.5% abv).

This triple strength ale pours a deep amber colour and features fruit, honey and caramel sweetness with lightly bitter citrus notes. It was aged in old sherry barrels from Piggs Peake Winery in the Hunter Valley.

Find this triple amber ale online now.

Jack Daniel's Belgian Quadruple

Jack Daniel’s Belgian Quadruple | Akasha Brewing Co

Akasha Brewing Co has announced the release of “Jack Daniel’s Belgian Quadruple” (10.5% abv).

Thanks to time spent in the barrel, this subtly sweet beer features light oak and vanilla notes. It was fermented with an Abbey yeast strain in the spirit of Belgian monastic brewing.

Find this Belgian beer online now.

Whiskey Barrel Aged Imperial Stout

Whiskey Barrel Aged Imperial Stout | Akasha Brewing Co

Akasha Brewing Co has announced the release of “Whiskey Barrel Aged Imperial Stout” (10.2% abv).

This smooth jet black stout features a malt base of roasted barley and oats, giving it raisin and fudge notes. Having been aged in whiskey barrels from Kentucky’s Heaven Hill Distillery, it is infused with oak and vanilla with distinct toffee and caramel undertones. 

Find Akasha’s imperial stout online now.

Oaty McOatface Hawkers Beer

Oaty McOatface | Hawkers Beer

Hawkers Beer has announced the release of “Oaty McOatface” (8.0% abv).

This Oatmeal Cacao Peanut Milk Stout is a chewy desert stout with infusions of peanut butter and cacao nibs, along with some lactose to sweeten it up.

Find Oaty McOatface online now.

Dark Side Schwarzbier by Akasha Brewing Company

Dark Side Schwarzbier | Akasha Brewing Co

Akasha Brewing Co has announced the release of “Dark Side Schwarzbier” (5.0% abv).

This German-style black lager features chocolate and coffee notes thanks to the use of roasted malts, while New Zealand hops give this brew tropical and stone fruit flavours.

Find this Dark Side lager online now.

22nd May
OOFT Gage Road Brewers

OOFT | Bridge Road Brewers

Bridge Road Brewers has announced the release of “OOFT” (6.0% abv).

Available now via the online shop, this Raspberry Pastry Smoothie Sour combines raspberries, vanilla and lactose, giving it a vibrant red and creamy pink foam.

Iron Wizard

Iron Wizard | The Grifter Brewing Co

The Grifter Brewing Co has announced the return of “Iron Wizard” (6.6% abv).

The Grifter first brewed this hoppy Cascadian dark ale in 2014. It was made with mild roast barley and chocolate specialty malts.

Find this release online now.

Tropopical Pale Ale

TroPOPical Pale | Two Mates Brewing

Two Mates Brewing has announced the release of “TroPOPical Pale” (6.7% abv).

This limited edition pale ale has a tropical fruit profile, featuring guava, passionfruit, mango and pineapple. 

Find this release online now.

The Mill Brewery

Disgorged | The Mill Brewery

The Mill Brewery has announced the release of “Disgorged” (10.5% abv).

This Barrel Aged Imperial Stout was aged for 8 months in ex-Starward tawny port barrels. It features notes of dried raisins and toasted oak as well as chocolate, coffee, brown sugar and caramel flavours. 

Find this release online and at the taproom now.

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Rice Lager | Hop Nation Brewing Co.

Hop Nation Brewing Co. has announced the release of “Rice Lager” (5.0% abv).

This Japanese Rice Lager was brewed with German Pilsner malt, German Saaz hops, New Zealand Motueuka hops and more than 30% rice. It is light and crisp, with citrus and herbal notes.

This release is available at GABS in Melbourne only from May 22.

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Yūgen | Hop Nation Brewing Co.

Hop Nation Brewing Co. has announced the release of “Yūgen” (5.2% abv).

This Chocolate Coffee Milk Stout was brewed in partnership with Japan’s Nara Brewing Co. 

Find this release online now.

19th May
Subtropic Green Beacon

Subtropic | Green Beacon Brewing Co.

Green Beacon Brewing Co. has announced the release of “Subtropic” (4.0% abv).

This hazy pale ale is low in carbs and bitterness.

Find this release online now.

Ethereal Wave Hazy DIPA One Drop

Ethereal Wave | One Drop Brewing Co

One Drop Brewing Co has announced the release of “Ethereal Wave” (5.1% abv).

This clean fusion hazy DIPA is brewed with Phantasm powder, which is made from New Zealand grape skins.

Find this release online now.

Yujo Cold IPA One Drop

Yujo Cold IPA | One Drop Brewing Co

One Drop Brewing Co has announced the release of “Yujo Cold IPA” (6.5% abv).

Brewed in collaboration with West Coast Brewing from Shizuko, Japan, this beer was made with the clean fusion dry hopping technique. One Drop cut a portion of the grain with rice.

Find this release online now.

Skankin Mallard Quad Fruited Gose One Drop Brewing Co

Skankin Mallard Quad Fruited Gose | One Drop Brewing Co

One Drop Brewing Co has announced the release of “Skankin Mallard Quad Fruited Gose” (8.0% abv).

Brewed in collaboration with Sweden-based Duckpond Brewing, this release showcases Australia’s tropical fruits. It is made with banana, mango, chardonnay juice, raspberries and bega lactose.

Find this release online now.

Bougie Moscato Sour One Drop

Bougie Moscato Sour | One Drop Brewing Co

One Drop Brewing Co has announced the release of “Bougie Moscato Sour” (10.5% abv).

This sour-wine hybrid ale is made with a new lager yeast and real passionfruit and has a champagne sweetness.

Find this release online now.

15th May
Double West Coast IPA Hawkers Beer

Double West Coast IPA | Hawkers Beer

Hawkers Beer has announced the release of “Double West Coast IPA” (9.0% abv).

This release is a higher alcohol version of Hawkers’ West Coast IPA.

Find this release online now.

Imperial Stout (2023) Hawkers Beer

Imperial Stout (2023) | Hawkers Beer

Hawkers Beer has announced the release of “Imperial Stout (2023)” (10.5% abv).

This imperial stout features dark, roasty and rich flavours with notes of espresso and dark fruits.

Find this release online now.

King Stout Little Creatures

Stout King | Little Creatures

Little Creatures has announced the release of “Stout King” (6.0% abv).

This rye stout is the brewery’s latest single batch.

This release is available on tap nationally and at your nearest bottle shop. Find it online through Dan Murphy’s.

Flying Low Little Creatures

Flying Low | Little Creatures

Little Creatures has announced the release of “Flying Low” (<0.5% abv).

This non-alcoholic beer is dry hopped and full bodied, featuring passionfruit, stone fruits, citrus peel and mandarin.

Find this release at Dan Murphy’s nationally or at BWS stores in NSW and Victoria only.

Plonk Stone & Wood

Plonk! | Stone & Wood Brewing Co

Stone & Wood Brewing Co has announced the release of “Plonk!” (6.8% abv).

Part of its Counter Culture series, this white wine inspired sour ale is made with pale malts, wheat and American Oak.

Find this limited release online from May 15. It is also available at Stone & Wood’s Brisbane and Byron breweries and select bottle shops Australia-wide.

12th May
Stubborn Imperial Stout 2023

Stubborn Imperial Stout | Bright Brewery

Bright Brewery has announced the release of “Stubborn Imperial Stout” (16.0% abv).

This beer has been brewed continuously for 13 years and pairs well with comfort foods.

The official launch will occur on May 15 at a Vertical Tasting in Bright. Find this release online, direct from the brewery and at selected retail outlets Australia-wide from May 15.

Entropy Mountain Culture

Entropy | Mountain Culture Beer Co

Mountain Culture Beer Co has announced the release of “Entropy” (12.1% abv).

This bourbon barrel-aged oyster stout was brewed in collaboration with Stella Maris and Tasmanian Oyster Co. It tastes of chocolate, coffee and raisins with notes of toffee and bourbon.

Find this release online now.

Carpe Noctem Mountain Culture

Carpe Noctem | Mountain Culture Beer Co

Mountain Culture Beer Co has announced the release of “Carpe Noctem” (7.0% abv).

This oat cream IPA is Mountain Culture’s first collaboration with Japan-based VERTERE Brewery. It features notes of citrus, pineapple and melon and is brewed with Lórien hops.

Find this release online now.

Cerberus Helios Brewing

Cerberus Red IPA | Helios Brewing

Helios Brewing has announced its latest release called “Cerberus Red IPA” (6.5% abv).

This tropical beer is brewed with Galaxy, Nectaron and Strata hops.

Find this release online now.

10th May
Modus Neural Network can

Neural Network | Modus Brewing

Modus Brewing has announced its latest release called “Neural Network” (7.0% abv).

Thanks to a partnership with Absolutely A.i., this unique, tropical-flavoured East Coast IPA was fully designed by artificial intelligence.  

Find this release online now.

9th May
Better Beer Arvo Ale cans

Arvo Ale | Better Beer

Better Beer has announced its latest release called “Arvo Ale” (4.2% abv).

This tropical Pacific Ale tastes of passionfruit and citrus and is brewed with Pale Wheat malt and Galaxy and Vic Secret hops.

Find this release at Dan Murphy’s and BWS stores across Australia now.

Vienna Lager -- One Drop

Vienna Lager | One Drop Brewing Co

One Drop Brewing Co has announced the release of “Vienna Lager” (5.1% abv).

This lager is brewed with barley and Saaz Tettnang hops, offering a slight malty sweetness and a crisp, clean finish.

Find this release online now.

High Grade IPA -- One Drop

High Grade IPA | One Drop Brewing Co

One Drop Brewing Co has announced the release of “High Grade IPA” (7.0% abv).

Brewed in partnership with Serbia’s Dogma Brewery, this Clean Fusion IPA is packed with Balkan Slovenian Wolf, Kiwi Nelson Sauvin, and Aussie Vic Secret hops.

Find this release online now.

Double Take One Drop

Double Take | One Drop Brewing Co

One Drop Brewing Co has announced the release of “Double Take” (10.1% abv).

Every litre of this Double Blueberry Imperial Sour is packed with 420 grams of blueberries. 

Find this release online now.

6th May
Alien Weaponry

Alien Weaponry | Green Beacon Brewing

Green Beacon Brewing has announced the release of “Alien Weaponry” (7.0% abv).

This modern, double dry-hopped  IPA is dank, sticky and extra pale, featuring notes of pineapple and citrus. 

Find this release online now.

Frivolous Juice

Frivolous Juice | Green Beacon Brewing

Green Beacon Brewing has announced the release of “Frivolous Juice” (7.0% abv).

Featuring notes of peach, tangerine, passion fruit and citrus , this hazy IPA is brewed with Citra, Mosaic and Superdelic hops.

Find this release online now.

Deadwood Red

Deadwood Red | The Mill Brewery

The Mill Brewery has announced the return of “Deadwood Red” (6.8% abv).

This Red IPA is brewed with fresh orange juice, stewed plum and ripe mango.

Find this release online now.

Cannonball

Cannonball | The Mill Brewery

The Mill Brewery has announced the release of “Cannonball” (8.2% abv).

This deep mahogany-coloured Oak Aged Scotch Ale features notes of burnt caramel, earl grey tea and fresh coffee.

Find this release online now.

5th May
Side Quest

Side Quest | White Bay Beer Co.

White Bay Beer Co. has announced the release of “Side Quest” (6.7% abv).

This Hazy IPA features a malt base of malted barley, wheat and oats and was dry hopped with Mosaic, Sequoia and Motueka hops.

Find this release online now.

Dr. Karl

Dr. Karl | Rocky Ridge Brewing Co

Rocky Ridge Brewing Co. has announced the release of “Dr. Karl” (8.5% abv).

This experimental Hazy DIPA was made using a step mash process to activate different enzymes within the grain, giving the beer an extra thick juicy haze.

Find this release at selected independents next week and available online and at the Rocky Ridge Brewing TapHouse.

Ken Oats

Ken Oats | Rocky Ridge Brewing Co

Rocky Ridge Brewing Co. has announced the release of “Ken Oats” (7.0% abv).

This Maple Coffee Breakfast Stout was brewed with rolled oats, lactose and roasted coffee beans from Margaret River Roasting Co.

Find this release at selected independents next week and available online and at the Rocky Ridge Brewing TapHouse.

Karlifornia - Rocky Ridge

Karlifornia | Rocky Ridge Brewing Co

Rocky Ridge Brewing Co. has announced the release of “Karlifornia” (5.5% abv).

This fruity West Coast IPA is made over a period of 10 days with no less than five dry hops, including Sabro Hop extract, Strata, Mosaic, Citra and Mosaic Lupomaxx.

Find this release across Australia at Dan Murphy’s.

Admiral Ackbar -Catchment Brewing

Admiral Ackbar | Catchment Brewing Co

Catchment Brewing Co has announced the re-release of “Admiral Ackbar” (8.2% abv) in celebration of Star Wars Day.

This beer features notes of caramel and toffee. Find this release on tap at a range of venues and in cans at a range of bottle shops.

Revel Brewing Brisbane Comedy Festival Laughing Lager

Laughing Lager | Revel Brewing Co

Revel Brewing Co has announced the release of “Laughing Lager.”

This limited release lager was brewed as part of a partnership between Revel and Brisbane Comedy Festival. 

It is only available during the festival and can be found on tap at the Revel Bar and Brisbane Comedy festival hubs, The Tivoli and the Fortitude Music Hall.

Felons x Rosie Woods BSAF 2023

Felons x Rosie Woods Supreme Lager | Felons Brewing Co

Felons Brewing Co has announced the release of “Felons x Rosie Woods Supreme Lager” (5.3% abv).

In partnership with Brisbane Street Art Festival (BSAF), Felons brews a collaborative beer with a renowned street artist each year. For 2023’s official BSAF beer, Felons has joined creative forces with Noosa-based artist Rosie Woodson on this limited-edition Supreme Lager.

Find this release online now or use the Felons beer finder. The Brisbane Street Art Festival will be held on May 6th, 2023.

Fashion Tips

Fashion Tips | Lost Palms Brewing Co

Lost Palms Brewing Co has announced the release of “Fashion Tips” (7.0% abv).

This pineapple and peach fruited milkshake IPA is brewed with fresh citrus and pineapple pulp and has soft vanilla notes.

Find this release online now.

4th May
Spherical Genius

Spherical Genius | Mountain Culture Beer Co

Mountain Culture Beer Co has announced the release of “Spherical Genius” (7.8% abv).

This West Coast IPA was brewed using the Fibonacci sequence, with nature taking the lead in terms of the dry hop dosages. 

Find this release online now.

This Is The Wey

This Is The Wey | Mountain Culture Beer Co

Mountain Culture Beer Co has announced the release of “This Is The Wey” (7.3% abv).

This tropical Double NEIPA celebrates the official Star Wars holiday and was brewed using an experimental malt bill and dry hopping routine. 

Find this release online now.

3rd May
The Haze Has Spoken

The Haze Has Spoken | Wolf of the Willows

Wolf of the Willows has announced the release of “The Haze Has Spoken” (6.5% abv), one of its two new Mandalian Double Release IPAs.

This Hazy IPA has a creamy mouthfeel and tastes of tropical fruit, including mango, pineapple, tangerine, peach, passionfruit and citrus.

Find this release online and in stores now. The Mandalian Double Release IPA launch is Friday 5th of May at the Wolf of the Willows Brewery and Taproom in Mordialloc.

West Coast Is The Way

West Coast Is The Way | Wolf of the Willows

Wolf of the Willows has announced the release of “West Coast Is The Way” (6.5% abv), an Outer Rim IPA that has a light malt body and is dry and super crisp.

Thanks to hops such as HBC586, Citra, Strata, and Amarillo, this beer features citrus, mango, berry and tropical fruit flavours.

This release is one of the brewery’s two new Mandalian Double Release IPAs, with a launch event to be held on May 5th at the Wolf of the Willows Brewery and Taproom in Mordialloc.

Find this release online and in stores now.

Hinterland Hazy Pale Ale

Hinterland Hazy Pale Ale | Stone & Wood

Stone & Wood has announced its latest release called “Hinterland Hazy Pale Ale” (5.2% abv). 

This is the brewery’s first release as part of its All-Australian Hop series, which pays tribute to Australia’s hop farmers.

This beer launches on May 8. Find it online, as well as at all Dan Murphy’s and select BWS stores.

1st May
Low Carb Mid-Strength Lager

Low Carb Mid-Strength Lager | Your Mates Brewing Co

Your Mates Brewing Co has announced the re-release of “Low Carb Mid-Strength Lager” (3.5% abv). 

This limited release was a 2022 success story, so the brewery decided to bring it back after making a few tweaks. 

Find this release online now.