Beers
14 Mar 2024
New Beer Releases: April
April 29th
Time Machine | Hawkers Beer
Hawkers Beer has announced its latest limited release.
Time Machine (8% abv) is an Imperial India Brown Ale and has aromas of toffee, toast, cocoa and biscuit, according to the brewer.
This release is available online now.
Perseus & Medusa | Helios Brewing Co.
Helios Brewing Co. has announced multiple releases.
Perseus (7% abv) is a White IPA with tropical hints pineapple, passionfruit and mint.
The 2022 iteration of Medusa (7.5% abv) is a Black IPA double dry hopped with Mosaic, Citra, Galaxy and Amarillo hops.
Both of these limited releases are available online and in the taproom.
Ground Control 3 | Hop Nation Brewing Co.
Hop Nation Brewing Co. has released its annual Fresh Hop IPA.
Ground Control 3 (6% abv) is brewed with Vic Secret hops and has an aroma of pineapple, according to the brewer.
This is available to purchase online.
Regina | BentSpoke Brewing Co.
BentSpoke Brewing Co. has collaborated with local Canberra hospitality brand, Italian & Sons, on a new beer.
Regina (4.2% abv) is a Pale Ale pizza fermented beer using Italian & Sons pizza dough starter.
This is available now via local stockists and at the BentSpoke taproom.
Stout | Bodriggy Brewing Co.
Bodriggy Brewing Co. has announced its seasonal release.
Stout (5.6% abv) has notes of dried cranberries, sultanas and roasted chocolate.
This is available to buy online now.
April 22nd
Multiple Releases | White Bay Beer Co.
White Bay Beer Co. has announced a 6-mixed pack containing new releases to celebrate its second birthday.
Pivotal Moment (9% abv) is a DIPA brewed in collaboration with Pirate Life Brewing.
Gantry Crane (5% abv) is a Czech Style Pilsner brewed with Sladek and Saaz hops.
Random Ripples (5.8% abv) is a Hazy Pale Ale brewed with Mosaic, Nelson Sauvin and Riwaka hops.
The birthday mixed pack is available online now.
Bearbrass | Stomping Ground Brewing Co.
Stomping Ground Brewing Co. has released a new beer in cans.
Bearbrass (4.5 % abv) is a Nitro Milk Stout with notes of cocoa and espresso, according to the brewer.
This release is available online now.
Burleigh Razzle Dazzle | Burleigh Brewing Co.
Burleigh Brewing Co. has released its latest Brewers’ Notebook beer.
Burleigh Razzle Dazzle (5.8% abv) is a Raspberry Wheat Beer with a “subtle wheat aroma and soft sweetness”.
This is now available in stores and online.
Multiple Releases | Rocky Ridge Brewing Co.
Rocky Ridge Brewing Co. has announced multiple collaborative beers.
That John Denver Is Full Of Shit (10% abv) is a WCIIIPA brewed in collaboration with Mountain Culture Beer Co.
Made in collaboration with Against the Grain, Big Dumb Spider Sex (11% abv) is an Imperial Oaked Stout.
Sun Rises in the East (8% abv) is an Oat Cream DIPA and is a collaborative brew made with Range Brewing.
Mallow Vibes (6% abv) is a Raspberry, Blueberry and Marshmallow Tart Ale made with Banks Brewing.
Made in collaboration with Deeds Brewing, The Strong Silent Type (8% abv) is a Chenin Pilsner.
All of these releases are available online and at Rocky Ridge Brewing’s venue.
Relief XPA | Black Hops Brewing Co.
Black Hops Brewing Co. has released a new beer in support of ongoing flood recovery.
Relief XPA (5% abv) is loosely based on the Resilience XPA recipe of 2020, which was made in effort to support the Bushfire relief efforts.
This is now available at all Black Hops taprooms with all proceeds going to charities coordinating relief efforts.
Hopf’n Juicy | Dainton Beer
Dainton Beer has released Hopf’n Juicy (5.5% abv), a Blood Orange Hoppy Weiss brewed with El Dorado & Nelson Sauvin hops.
This release is available online now.
Gongim Red IPA | Bodriggy Brewing Co.
Bodriggy Brewing Co. has announced a limited release.
Gongim Red IPA (6% abv) is a Red IPA and has notes of passionfruit and fresh citrus.
This release is available to purchase online now.
April 14th
Hazy IPA | Wayward Brewing Co.
Wayward has introduced a new Hazy IPA (5.8% abv) to its core range.
After being in development for a number of years, the new brew features Citra, Simcoe and Sabro hop varieties, giving it juicy and tropical coconut flavours.
Hazy IPA is available now.
Haulin’ Oats | Rocky Ridge Brewing Co.
Rocky Ridge has launched a collaborative beer with Dirty Clean Food.
Haulin’ Oats (5.0% abv) is brewed with oats sourced from the Western Australian wheatbelt using regenerative farming practices.
Gongim | Bodriggy Brewing Co.
Bodriggy has this week launched its annual Red IPA with Gongim (6.0% abv).
With “passionfruit and fresh citrus characters” paired with “piney, grassy and resinous accents”. Gongim is available now.
Hopf’n Juicy Blood Orange Hoppy Weiss | Dainton Beer
Dainton‘s latest release is a cultured German liquid wheat ale, brewed including a traditional step mash.
With subtle dry hop additions of El Dorado and Nelson Sauvin, Hopf’n Juicy (5.5% abv) is available now.
Flood Relief Pale Ale | Collaborative beer
Bintani Australia has teamed up with Shelter Brewing, Wayward Brewing, Rocky Ridge Brewing Co., Bevy Brewing Co., Konvoy Kegs and EES Shipping to brew a Flood Relief Pale Ale through the Ingrained Foundation.
With hopes of raising over $30,000 for those in need, Bintani encourages any interested venues to purchase a keg.
Read the full media release here.
Wilde Isotonic and Wilde Guru | Wilde
Drinks brand Wilde has launched a non-alcoholic isotonic beer and a non-alcoholic, sparkling hop water.
Read the full media release here.
April 8th
10 Years Strong | Young Henrys
Young Henrys has brewed a limited edition barrel aged Red Ale called 10 Years Strong (8% abv) to celebrate its 10th anniversary.
To buy one of these 440mL cans, buy any two Young Henrys four-packs or four-packs at participating retailers.
Read the full media release here.
Double Bourbon Barrel Aged White Stout (2022) & Love Affair | Hawkers Beer
Hawkers Beer has announced multiple releases.
The 2022 iteration of the Bourbon Barrel Aged White Stout (8% abv) has aromas of vanilla, coffee and caramel.
Love Affair (6% abv) is a Chocolate Lager brewed in collaboration with Hunted + Gathered.
Both of these releases are available online now.
Tropical Lager | Colonial Brewing Co.
Colonial Brewing Co. has announced a new lager.
The Tropical Lager (4.5% abv) is a Hoppy Helles Lager brewed with Centennial, Mosaic, Bru 1 and Idaho 7 hops.
This release is available online now.
Dream Stream | White Bay Beer Co.
White Bay Beer Co. has released a new beer.
Dream Stream (7.5% abv) is a Double Dry Hopped Hazy IPA brewed with Mosaic, Citra, Simcoe and Riwaka hops.
This release is available online now.
Multiple Releases | Rocky Ridge Brewing Co.
Rocky Ridge Brewing Co. has announced multiple releases.
Made in collaboration with Swings & Roundabouts Margaret River, Harvest Hazy (5.5% abv) is a Hazy IPA brewed with Nelson Sauvin, Citra and Idaho 7 hops.
Holy Sh*t It’s A Mid (3.5% abv) is a Plum Gose brewed with locally sourced fruit.
Mel’s Gin Sour (4% abv) is brewed with Juniper Berries, Mint, Orange Peel, Watermelon, Spearmint, Cinnamon, Salt and Coriander Seeds.
Wet Spice (6.3% abv) is a Wet Hop Red Rye Ale and was brewed in collaboration with South West Hops.
No Ordinary Bunny (9% abv) is a Chocolate Stout Easter release brewed with Cacao Husks, Cacao Nibs, Chocolate Fudge and Chocolate Powder.
All of these releases are available online and in the taphouse.
Trial By Thiol | Rocks Brewing Co.
Rocks Brewing Co. has released its first special release for 2022.
Trial By Thiol (7.1% abv) is a Mash Hopped Double Dry Hopped NEIPA brewed with Zamba, Nelson Sauvin, Mosaic and Citra hops.
This release is available in the taphouse and online.
Cherrywood | Dainton Beer
Dainton Beer has released its barrel aged Cherrywood (12% abv) which has aromas of spice, dark fruit, toasted vanilla, caramel and chocolate.
This release is available through local stockists.
Full Circle #3 | Range Brewing
Range Brewing has released the third iteration of its charity beer.
Full Circle #3 (4.8% abv) is a Pale Ale with profits from these sales of the beer going directly to Loop Growers.
Read the full media release here.
Wooden Leg | Akasha Brewing Co.
Akasha Brewing Co. has released its anniversary beer.
Wooden Leg (10.5% abv) is a IIIPA brewed with Simcoe, Amarillo and Centennial hops.
This release is available online now.
Hawaiian Sour | Wolf of the Willows
Wolf of the Willows has announced its latest limited release.
Hawaiian Sour (6.2% abv) is a Tropical Fruit Cream Sour brewed with Vic Secret and Citra hops.
This is available online now.
April 1st
Autumn Ale | Colonial Brewing Co
Colonial Brewing Co. has announced an Autumn release.
The Autumn Ale (5.7% abv) is a New World Amber Ale brewed with Magnum, Idaho Gem, Rakau and Mosaic hops.
This release is available online now.
Fruit Salad Sour | Bridge Road Brewers
Bridge Road Brewers has announced the return of a favourite beer.
Fruit Salad Sour (4.3% abv) is a traditional German gose and is brewed with mango, passionfruit and pineapple.
This release is now available to purchase online.
Coastal Viewpoint | White Bay Beer Co.
White Bay Beer Co. has released a West Coast IPA.
Coastal Viewpoint (6.3% abv) is brewed with Simcoe, Simcoe Cryo, Triumph, Mosaic Lupomax, Eukanot and Idaho-7 hops.
This release is available online now.
The Aftermath | 4 Hearts Brewing Co.
4 Hearts Brewing Co. has announced a release with part proceeds going towards flood relief.
The Aftermath (8% abv) is an Imperial Brownie Porter brewed with East Kent Golding and Cascade hops.
This release will be available from next week.
Multiple Releases | The Coastal Brewing Co.
The Coastal Brewing Co. has announced multiple releases.
Lakes Pale (4.2% abv) is an English Pale Ale brewed with Fuggles, East Kent Golding and Styrian Golding hops.
Stroud Special Bitter (5.8% abv) is an English Extra Special Bitter brewed with Target, Challenger, Northdown and East Kent Golding hops.
Shelly’s Milk Chocolate Orange Stout (5% abv) is the brewery’s special release for Easter and has flavours of orange zest, chocolate and vanilla.
All of these releases are available via local stockists.
DoggoBrau Tropical XPA | Bright Brewery
Bright Brewery has announced the return of its DoggoBrau Tropical XPA (4.5% abv).
10 per cent of sales from every DoggoBrau (can, case or keg) sold goes directly to RSPCA Victoria to help rescue, rehabilitate and rehome animals in need.
This release will be available at Bright Brewery, online and at local stockists later this month.
Ratto Cane, Clear the Cache & Lager than Life mixed pack | Hop Nation Brewing Co.
Hop Nation Brewing Co. has announced two releases and a mixed pack.
Ratto Cane (5.1% abv) is an Italian Pilsner brewed with Perle, Spalt, Saphir and Tettnang hops.
Clear the Cache (5% abv) is a Dip Hop Lager brewed with German Two-Row Spring Barley and Weyermann Malt.
Lager Than Life is a mixed-5 pack including Ratto Cane, Clear the Cache, Rattenhund (4.8% abv), The Damned (4.8% abv) and Organic Lager (4% abv).
All of these releases are available online now.
Surplus Sour: White Peach | Local Brewing Co.
Local Brewing Co. has released the second beer in its sustainable sour series.
Surplus Sour: White Peach (3.5% abv) uses “farm-fresh white peach and leftover bakery bread to create a refreshing sour.”
This release is available at Liquorland and First Choice Liquor Market stores. For every can purchased, a meal will be provided to someone in need through SecondBite.
Bonza Fontana | Bodriggy Brewing Co.
Bodriggy Brewing Co. has announced its latest release.
Bonza Fontana (5.6% abv) is an Italian Pilsner and has “refreshing notes of tangerine mixed with a uniquely noble floral spice”.
This release is available online now.
Multiple Releases | Beerfarm
Beerfarm has announced multiple releases.
Nectaron IPA (6.5% abv) has aromas of peach, pineapple, passionfruit, and grapefruit.
Royal Standard (3.5% abv) is a Hazy Pale brewed with Citra, Chinook, El Dorado and Ahtanum hops.
Cryo Mountain IPA (6.4% abv) is brewed with Sabro, Ekuanot, Idaho 7 Cryo and Cryo Pop Blend hops.
All three releases are available online now.
Beers for Ukraine
Puck Futin | Prancing Pony Brewery
In collaboration with Barossa Valley Brewing and Route 9 Distillery, Prancing Pony Brewery has brewed a beer for the Ukrainian cause.
Puck Futin (5.8% abv) is brewed from Ukrainian brewery Pravda’s Red Ale recipe. Proceeds from the beer will be donated to charities assisting with humanitarian aid in the Ukraine and for Ukrainian refugees arriving in Australia.
Read the full media release here.
