Stone & Wood Brewing Co. is an Australian brewery which is based in Byron Bay, New South Wales. It was awarded 'Champion Large Australian Brewery' at the 2016 Australian International Beer Awards[1] and its Pacific Ale won a silver medal at the World Beer Cup in the English-Style Summer Ale category.[2]
| Industry | Alcoholic beverage |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2008 |
| Headquarters | 4 Boronia Place, Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia |
| Products | Beer |
Production output | 2008 onwards |
| Owner | Lion (Australasian company) |
| Website | www |
History edit
The Stone & Wood Brewing Co. was established in 2008 by Jamie Cook, Brad Rogers and Ross Jurisich,[3] all of whom previously worked at Carlton & United Breweries. They constructed their first 25-hectolitre brewery in Byron Bay.
In 2012 Cook, Rogers and Jurisich bought back the 20 per cent share of its business held by Lion (a wholly owned subsidiary of Kirin), following that company's takeover of Little World Beverages.[4]
In 2014 the company opened a second 50-hectolitre brewery in Murwillumbah.[5] The company won the 'Regional Award' at the 2014 Telstra NSW Business Awards.[6]
In 2021 Stone & Wood parent Fermentum reached an agreement for a 100% sale to Kirin subsidiary Lion (Australia) handing custodianship of the Fermentum family of brands to Lion, subject to regulatory approvals.[7] The Fermentum brands include Stone & Wood Brewing, Two Birds Brewing and Fixation Brewing Company.[7]
Beers edit
Year-round beers [8]
| Beer | Style | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Ale | Golden Ale | Cloudy and golden with a big fruity aroma and a refreshing finish. 4.4% ABV, 45 IBU |
| Green Coast Lager | Lager | Light amber colour with a natural yeast cloud, a balance between subtle hop aroma and full malt palate, finishing soft and clean. 4.7% ABV, 35 IBU |
| Garden Ale | Summer Ale | Citrus aroma balanced with a clean malt characters and an easy bitter finish. 3.8% ABV, 25 IBU |
| Jasper Ale | Altbier | Deep red, has a rich malt character and is well balanced with a firm spicy hop bitterness. 4.7% ABV, 15 IBU |
Seasonal beers [9]
| Beer | Style | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Forager | Witbier | A Belgian Style Witbier, brewed with coriander and bitter orange. 4.8% |
| Stone Beer | Dark Ale | A dark ale, using a selection of seven malts, provides a rich roasted cocoa aroma, caramel sweetness and dry finish. 6.4% |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "AIBA 2016 Results". Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria Ltd. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 14 June 2016.
- ^ Atkinson, James (9 May 2016). "World Beer Cup Gongs for Lion and Stone & Wood". BrewNews. Retrieved 14 June 2016.
- ^ Shailer, Annette (18 September 2015). "Stone and Wood's Square Keg Program". The Shout. Retrieved 14 June 2016.
- ^ Atkinson, James (31 October 2012). "Stone & Wood buys back Lion's share". The Shout. Archived from the original on 14 March 2017. Retrieved 14 June 2016.
- ^ Shanahan, Chris (19 March 2014). "Brewery Boost". Good Food. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 14 June 2016.
- ^ Bowling, Danielle (4 July 2014). "Food and beverage brands recognised at NSW Telstra Business Awards". Food & Beverage Industry News. Retrieved 14 June 2016.
- ^ a b "Lion acquires Stone & Wood parent Fermentum". BrewNews. 4 July 2014. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
- ^ "All Year Beer Archives". Stone & Wood Brewing Co. Retrieved 14 June 2016.
- ^ "Seasonal Beer Archives". Stone & Wood Brewing Co. Retrieved 14 June 2016.
Bibliography edit
- Deutsher, Keith M. (2012). The Breweries of Australia (2nd ed.). Glebe, NSW: Beer & Brewer Media. ISBN 9780987395214.