The eighth winter seasonal Stone Beer from Stone & Wood, a dark ale using a selection of seven malts, is now available on draught and in 750 litre bottles.

The 6.5 per cent ABV brew offers a rich roasted cocoa aroma, caramel sweetness and dry finish, Stone & Wood says.

In April Stone & Wood once again brought employees, customers and suppliers together to witness the Stone Beer brew day, whereby wood-fired rocks are thrown into the kettle to rouse the boil in a tribute to ancient brewing techniques.

The video below shows the journey to creating the 2016 Stone Beer, officially launched in Byron Bay on Saturday atthe annual Festival of the Stone event.

Information on where to find the 2016 Stone Beer is available here.