Our Beers

Our ales and lagers are hand-crafted 1000 litres (9 barrels) at a time. We use nothing but the freshest ingredients to create these dynamic beers. Some are traditional styles and some are blends of styles all designed to be distinct in flavour balance, drinkability and freshness. We use traditional malt grain, hops, and yeast.

SESSION ALE ( KOLSCH )

Aroma:  Floral, flowers blossoming

Taste: Slightly tart, with a sweet hopped flavour that’s crisp and refreshing. Very easy to drink.

Colour: Light Straw 

Midstrength

APPLETHORPE CIDER

Aroma: Blossoming Apple Trees. Two natural ingredients Apple Juice ( grown and pressed in Applethorpe QLD) and Yeast.

Taste: Low acidity, medium sweetness. Very easy to drink.

Colour: Cloudy Champagne

Gluten Free and Vegan

IPA (Indian Pale Ale)

Aroma: Light Floral & Coffee tones.

Taste: A combination of hops, malt gives a refreshing earthy flavour. A real thirst quencher.

Colour: Medium Amber

IRA (Irish Red Ale)

Aroma: Sweet – hint of toffee and caramel,

Taste: Slightly sweet, rich and full bodied, with just enough bitterness to cleanse the pallet.

Colour: Deep Red

Pale Ale

Aroma: Freshly cut grass, light and floral, lightly hopped, floral elderflower tones

Taste:  very refreshing, crisp and easy to drink.

Colour: Hay Colour

Blueberry Ale  (seasonal)

Aroma: Fresh berries

Taste: Local blueberries make the ale start slightly sweet, ending with soft malt finish.

Colour: Deep Crimson

XPA (seasonal)

Aroma: Tropical

Taste: The El Dorado hops bring pronounced bitterness, finishing with stone fruit and mint

Colour: Golden

Merlot Sour (seasonal)

Aroma: Sweet muscat

Taste: Subtle Merlot wine tannins and oak wood, this slightly sour ale makes an excellent night cap.

Colour: Cloudy, settling to a rich amber

porter beer

Porter (seasonal)

Aroma: Chocolate

Taste: Crystal and chocolate malts produce a smooth dark chocolate and coffee  ale

Colour: Midnight