News
21 Nov 2023
New Beer Releases: July
July 30th
Multiple Releases| Brick Lane
Brick Lane has released a few new releases.
Avalanche Blue Hazy IPA (6.7% abv) is brewed with Motueka, Wai-iti, Riwaka, US Strat and has melon and tropical flavours.
Sidewinder Super Ultra Low Alcohol Hazy Pale (1.1% abv) is the first in a new range of low alcohol beer options. Read more info here.
Trilogy of Fear is a set of three barrel-aged imperial stouts. It includes Baba Yaga Russian Imperial Stout (12% abv), The Abyss Amburana Imperial Stout (110.4% abv) and Leviathan Cacao Vanilla Imperial Stout (12% abv).
These brews are available via Brick Lane’s online store.
Runt | Feral
Feral Brewing Co. has released its latest beer.
Runt (3.5% abv) is a pale ale brewed with Australian and American hops to showcase stone fruit and oak notes.
This beer is available in WA across local stockists and on tap at selected venues for the rest of Australia.
Mixed Berry Sweetart Sour Ale | Bright Brewery
Bright Brewery has released the newest beer in its Sweetart Sour Ale series.
Mixed Berry Sweetart (4.3% abv) is brewed with blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and strawberries.
This brew is available via Bright’s online store.
Synchronicity | Hop Nation
Hop Nation has released a new beer.
Synchronicity (10% abv) is a double IPA brewed with Vic Secret, Idaho 7 and Falconer’s Flight hops to bring flavours of lemon and pine.
Find this brew via Hop Nation’s online store.
North Coast Lazy | Sanctus Brewing Co.
Sanctus Brewing Co. has released its latest seasonal release.
North Coast Lazy (4% abv) is brewed with Mosaic, Idaho-7 and Samba/Cryopop and has flavours of pineapple, stone fruit and berries.
This brew is available in the taphouse, online and in select bottle shops.
Mutiny on the Bounty | Akasha Brewing
Akasha has released its newest brew.
Mutiny on the Bounty (6% abv) is milk stout brewed with dark malts, coconut milk and dark chocolate.
This release is available via the online store, in the taproom (takeaway only) and at local stockists.
July 23rd
Electric Wonderland | Balter Brewing Co.
Balter Brewing Co. has released the third brew of its four-part experimental Cryo hopped beer series.
Electric Wonderland (7% abv) is a West Coast style IPA hopped with Cyro Idaho 7 along with Strata and Sabro to present a citrus and pineapple flavour.
This brew is available now via local stockists.
Wayward Son Hazy IPA | Wayward Brewing Co.
Wayward Brewing Co. has announced the return of its first beer.
Wayward Son Hazy IPA (7% abv) is a West Coast style IPA brewed with concentrated Lupulin to optimise the hop profile of Citra and Amarillo.
This brew will be available via Wayward’s online store.
Flemm | Bentspoke Brewing Co.
BentSpoke Brewing Co. has announced the first beer in its new series called Budding Cells, a series dedicated to barrel-ageing and mixed-culture fermentation.
Flemm (5% abv) is a Flanders red ale style brew that is a barrel aged sour beer. It has been aged in oak for over 24 months.
This brew is available via the online store.
Kronos 2021 | Helios Brewing Co.
Helios has announced the return of its Kronos brew.
Kronos 2021 (9.5% abv) is an imperial American porter dry hopped with Loral, Chinook and Centennial.
This brew is available through the Helios online store.
Lupulin Fog | Akasha Brewing
Akasha Brewing has released a new brew.
Lupulin Fog (8.5% abv) is a New England IIPA that is low in bitterness and has orange and tropical flavours.
It’s available now via the online store, in the taproom (takeaway only) and via local stockists.
Polar Opposite Tropical Sour & 3 Quarter Time Session IPA | Newstead Brewing Co.
Newstead Brewing Co. has announced two new releases packed in cans and kegs.
Polar Opposite Tropical Sour (3.8% abv) is brewed with tropical hops and utilises lactic acid from non-dairy sources.
3 Quarter Time Session IPA (3.4% abv) is a mid-strength ale and has flavours of passionfruit, lychee and stonefruit.
These beers are available to order via Newstead’s online store.
Multiple Releases | Black Hops
Black Hops has announced the return of a few limited release beers.
Neverland Grapefruit Hazy IIPA (8.2% abv) is brewed with Citra, Amarillo, Cashmere and Idaho-7 hops to present a citrus and tropical fruit flavour.
This brew is available now in Black Bops taprooms and via the online store.
Trail Mix (4.5% abv) is a session stout brewed to help support Black Hops’ team trekking the Kokoda Challenge hike through the Gold Coast Hinterland.
Hop to the Hilltop IPA (6.5% abv) was brewed in collaboration with Zero Fox Craft Bar in Brisbane, using fresh whole cone hops from Hilltop Hops Farm.
Liquid Schwartz (5.5% abv) is a black coffee lager brewed in collaboration with Crafty Cargo and Minimalist Coffee Roasters in Hervey Bay.
Old Gregg Nitro Stout (11% abv) is an Irish cream imperial stout that was brewed for GABS 2021. This is available in Black Hops taprooms and via the online store.
Strawberry Dreamshake & Mimosa Gose | Sauce Brewing Co.
Sauce Brewing Co. has released two new beers.
Strawberry Dreamshake (7% abv) is a milkshake IPA brewed with strawberries, lactose and vanilla.
In collaboration with Nick & Nora’s cocktail bars, Mimosa Gose (3.5% abv) is a tangy gose fermented with orange juice and topped with French champagne.
Both of these brews are available via lock stockists or the online store.
July 16th
Blood Orange Sour | Bridge Road Brewers
Bridge Road has released the latest beer in its bi-monthly series of sours.
Blood Orange Sour (4.3% abv) is brewed in the style of a traditional German Gose with a light-bodied flavour.
This brew is available now via Bridge Road’s online store.
Inquest 2021 | Colonial Brewing Co.
Colonial Brewing Co. has announced the return of its Inquest beer.
Inquest 2021 (10% abv) is an imperial stout brewed with Goldings and Mosaic to create a rich base with chocolate and coffee-like flavours.
This will be available via local stockists.
Baltic Porters | Hawkers
Hawkers has released two new vintage releases.
Brandy Barrel Aged Baltic Porter (11.7% abv) has a strong fruit cake flavour while the Rum Barrel Aged Baltic Porter (10.8% abv) brings a rum spice flavour to the forefront.
Both of these brews are available via Hawkers’ online store and in person retail.
Sunly Seltzer – Peach & Finger Lime | Stone & Wood
Stone & Wood’s Sunly Seltzer has released a new flavour.
Peach & Finger Lime (4% abv) has subtle layers of peach paired with the light zing of Australian native Finger lime, according to the brewer.
This is available online, in bottleshops and via Stone & Wood’s Byron and Brisbane tasting rooms.
Strawberry Dreamshake and Mimosa Gose | Sauce Brewing Co.
Sauce Brewing Co. has announced a sweet and sour July with two new beers, starting with Strawberry Dreamshake (7.0% abv).
This Milkshake IPA is brewed with strawberry puree, giving the beer a creamy, semi-sweet flavour inspired by strawberries and cream lollies.
Sauce’s second release brings the sour – Mimosa Gose (3.5%), an orange and champagne sour brewed in collaboration with Nick & Nora’s cocktail bars.
Both new releases will be available from Friday, July 16th at the brewery for takeaways or home delivery.
Reef Beers | Ballistic Beer Co.
Ballistic Beer Co. has launched a new range of Reef beers to help support restoration of Australia’s iconic Great Barrier Reef.
Read more about the initiative here.
Idaho 7 DDH SHIPA | Revel Brewing Co.
Revel Brewing Co. has announced the latest instalment in its Double Dry-Hopped (DDH) Single Hop IPA (SHIPA) series.
Idaho 7 DDH SHIPA (6.5% abv) is an IPA with tropical and stone fruit flavours to showcase the flavours of pine and black tea.
This brew will be available via Revel’s online store.
Mexe Molé | Beerfarm
Beerfarm has announced a new stout brew.
Mexe Molé is a chocolate stout brewed with 25kg of cocoa nibs and an addition of smoked Guajillo and Ancho chilies.
This will be available for tasting on Friday, July 23rd at Beerfarm’s Blazing Brews event.
Persistence II | Wolf of the Willows
Wolf of the Willows has announced the re-release of a collaborative brew with The Gospel Whiskey.
Persistence II (12.2% abv) is an imperial stout brewed with malted rye grain and specially selected dark and roasted barley, and then aged for six months barrels from The Gospel Distillery.
This limited release is available via local stockists and the online store.
July 9th
The Activist | Co-Conspirators x Pink Boots
Co-conspirators has announced a collaborative brew with Pink Boots Society.
The Activist (7% abv) is a rye IPA brewed with the Pink Boots 2021 Hop Blend and has flavours of citrus, herbal and tropical fruits according to the brewer.
Find this beer via local stockists or Co-Conspirators online store.
Alter Ego | Hawkers
Hawkers has released its newest IPA style beers.
East & West Alter Ego (6.5% abv) are single hop IPAs brewed with Riwaka with one being East Coast approach and the other a West Coast style.
These brews are available via Hawkers’ online store.
Coral Cay | Hemingway’s Brewery
Hemingway’s has released its AIBA award winning brew.
Coral Cay (6.5% abv) is a West Coast IPA hopped with Chinook, Simcoe and Mosaic to create a citrus flavour.
Order this brew online via Hemingway’s online store.
Captain’s Call | Fixation Brewing Co.
Fixation Brewing Co. has announced its latest beer.
Captain’s Call (7% abv) is a hazy IPA with aromas of mango, orange and pineapple.
This is available in Fixation’s tasting room at their Melbourne venue.
Cake Hole Black Forest Stout & Cherry Seinfeld Cherry Sour Ale | Moon Dog Craft Brewery
Moon Dog has released two beers for winter.
Cake Hole Black Forest Stout (6.5% abv) is inspired by the black forest cake dessert and has flavours of chocolate, cherry and vanilla.
Cherry Seinfeld Cherry Sour Ale (4.5% abv) is hopped with Saaz to present the strong cherry flavour.
Both of these beers are available via local stockists and through Moon Dog’s online store.
Stingray Draught | Bodriggy Brewing Co.
Bodriggy has released its latest brew.
Stingray Draught (4.2% abv) is a Kolsch-style ale with light malts along with floral and stonefruit aromas.
This brew is available to order online.
July 2nd
NEeD – IPA Vol.4 – Tangerine West Coast | Bridge Road Brewers
Bridge Road Brewers has released the fourth beer in its bi-monthly IPA series.
NEeD Vol. 4 (7% abv) is brewed with Citra, Simcoe, Centennial, Cascade, Columbus and Warrior to create a tangerine and bitter taste.
This brew is available to order online now.
Ogden Nash’s Pash Rash | Moon Dog
Moon Dog has announced the return of a brew.
Ogden Nash’s Pash Rash (8.2% abv) is a raspberry candy imperial stout with flavours of chocolate and coffee.
This brew is available in Victorian bottle shops now with other states to follow soon and is also available to order online.
“MuckaMuck” Coconut & Vanilla Imperial Stout | Bodriggy Brewing Co.
Bodriggy Brewing Co.‘s Imperial Stout has returned, with flavours of chocolate, nuts, caramel, coconut and vanilla beans.
“MuckaMuck” (9.6% abv) is available now from the Bodriggy online store.
Barrel Aged Imperial Stout series | Hawkers Beer
Hawkers have announced the release of four new Barrel Aged Imperial Stouts. These include:
- Rum Barrell Aged Imperial Stout 2021 (12.4% abv), aged for over eight months in ex-rum barrels;
- Bourban Barrel Aged Imperial Stout 2021 (12.8% abv), aged for over eight months in ex-bourbon barrels;
- Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout 2021 Maple Edition (13.1% abv), the Bourban Barrel Aged Imperial Stout infused with maple syrup; and
- Bourban Barrel Aged Imperial Stout 2021 Coffee Edition (12.9% abv), the Bourban Barrel Aged Imperial Stout infused with coffee.
All four Imperial Stouts are available now from the Hawkers website.
