The 11 Most Popular Craft Beers In Australia
Calling all you beer lovers, enter the delicious world of craft beer! Craft beers are full of unique flavours, giving each one its own distinctive taste. These craft beers are worth trying if you’re after a refreshing change from the status quo.
Now, with several options available in the market, choosing the right one can be quite a task. But don’t fret; we’ve listed the 11 best craft beers in Australia that are totally worth getting your hands on. But first, let’s cover a few craft beer basics.
What is Craft Beer? Everything You Need to Know
Any beer produced by an independent brewery that is not a part of a large corporation gets classified as craft beer. These innovative independent breweries create unique products that redefine the entire beer marketplace. Craft beer is made with all the same ingredients as non-craft beer (think malt, hops, yeast, and water). Still, brewers might be more selective or experimental with their ingredients and methods to achieve that unique taste. Most craft beers are not produced on a large scale; they are made in small quantities, making them perfect when you’re in the mood for something different.
So, without further ado, let’s look at Australia’s most popular craft beers.
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1. Stone & Wood Pacific Ale Bottles
Try Stone & Wood’s iconic Pacific Ale for a quintessentially Australian flavour. Cloudy and gold in the glass, this beer has a fruity aroma and a great, refreshing taste. Every ounce is as breezy as its spiritual home in Byron Bay on the NSW North Coast.
Beer Style - Ale
ABV - 4.4%
2. Balter XPA Cans
Balter XPA offers a unique and delightful taste thanks to its bold tropical flavours and floral aroma. Fully-hopped, award-winning stuff that ticks all the boxes for a light and refreshing craft beer. Perfect for those who want a satisfying, easy-to-drink beer made with quality ingredients.
Beer Style - XPA
ABV - 5.0%
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3. Little Creatures Pale Ale Bottle
Little Creatures Pale Ale is preservative and additive-free, with its live yeast conditioned inside the bottle for unmatched freshness and character. It takes about six weeks from brewing to release, but the wait is worth it! This full-bodied, hop-driven pale ale is bursting with refreshing aromas and flavours: specialty malts and a hit of bitterness balance notes of citrus and stone fruit.
Beer Style - Pale Ale
ABV - 5.2%
4. Mountain Goat Very Enjoyable Beer Cans
If the name didn’t give it away, Mountain Goat’s Very Enjoyable Beer sort of stands out from the crowd. Made with a heavy dose of Australian Galaxy and Ella hops, this clean, well-balanced lager makes for an uncomplicated yet uncompromising drop. Pale gold in colour with a fruity and floral hop aroma, malty on the palate, crisp and clean on the finish.
Beer Style - Lager
ABV - 4.2%
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5. Great Northern Brewing Co. Original Can
impact of sunlight), pale malt, and lager yeast, Great Northern Brewing Co. has knocked it into the park with this one (get it?). Its fruity aroma, low bitterness and clean, crisp finish are the ultimate refreshment for those hot Northern conditions.
Beer Style - Lager
ABV - 4.2%
6. Furphy Original Refreshing Ale Bottles
Furphy's Refreshing Ale is a versatile beer that offers a perfect balance of crispness and fruitiness. With a deep golden colour and slight haze, it has a subtle maltiness that is complemented by delicate hops. The result is a refreshing, dry finish that is sure to please.
Beer Style - Ale
ABV - 4.4%
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7. Coopers Original Pale Ale Cans
A perennial crowd-pleaser and one of Australia's oldest, most iconic craft beers, Coopers Pale Ale is the beer that inspired a new generation of ale drinkers and brewers. Fruity and floral characters are balanced with a crisp bitterness that has serious appeal for craft and non-craft lovers alike.
Beer Style - Pale Ale
ABV - 4.5%
8. Young Henrys Newtowner Australian Pale Ale Cans
It’s the coming together of several local hops that create this unique pale ale. Light and bright with a slightly bitter edge, Young Henrys' ode to their native Sydney suburb's 150th anniversary is enjoyed by many, both far and wide. An instant classic by all accounts.
Beer Style - Pale Ale
ABV - 4.8%
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9. Gage Roads Single Fin Summer Ale Bottles
With summer days in mind, this light-bodied summer ale is bursting with fragrant Australian Galaxy and Enigma hops. It features a big tropical fruit bowl aroma that's balanced by subtle bitterness and a clean finish, making it an easy-drinking crowd-pleaser.
Beer Style - Summer Ale
ABV - 4.5%
10. 4 Pines Pale Ale Bottles
Brewed in the sunny coastal suburb of Brookvale, 4 Pines Pale Ale has quickly become an iconic Sydney beer. Big on flavour and bursting with fresh aromas of pine and grapefruit, this pretty pale features a rich golden hue, a biscuity palate and a soft, bitter finish.
Beer Style - Pale Ale
ABV - 5.1%
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11. Better Beer Zero Carb Lager Bottle
From the larrikins behind The Inspired Unemployed comes Better Beer. Ticking all the boxes for crisp and refreshing, this easy-drinking lager delivers maximum flavour for just 87 calories and zero carbs. An absolute winner from the first sip.
Beer Style - Lager
ABV - 4.2%
Where to Buy Craft Beer?
The best place to find all these craft beers and more is Dan Murphy's. Take advantage of our Lowest Liquor Price Guarantee and enjoy the convenience of delivery direct to your door when you order online.
