Australian beer was built by independent brewers and the vision never changed: create connection through great beer. A lot of those small breweries grew into the names everyone knows. Then they were sold. That identity is quietly being washed away and you aren't told who owns the beer you drink.
Plenty of the beer woven into our daily life here isn't Australian-owned any more. And there's no requirement to disclose it, no labelling law that covers it. So while big beer changes hands, ours stays in yours. Which is why we are throwing everything we have into giving a voice to Australian-owned, independent beer.
What happens after that isn't up to us.
It's up to who wants to raise a glass with us.
Plenty of the beer woven into our daily life here isn't Australian-owned any more. And there's no requirement to disclose it, no labelling law that covers it. So while big beer changes hands, ours stays in yours.
Which is why we are throwing everything we have into giving a voice to Australian-owned, independent beer.
What happens after that isn't up to us. It's up to who wants to raise a glass with us.
The Range
Beechworth Pale Ale
Brewed in Beechworth since 2005. Full flavour, clean finish, easy-drinking and made by a brewery that's still Australian-owned and independent.
Victoria's highest-rated beer in the GABS Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers for eight consecutive years (2017–2025).
"Our water in Beechworth is so pure and so soft that we only ever have to add to it. I'd argue we have access to some of the best water in the world to make beer."
— James Dittko, Head Brewer
Great for:
- When the brisket's been on the smoker since dawn and the neighbours keep checking over the fence.
- Friday knock-offs, when the boss has left early and you're not far behind.
Beechworth Pale Mid
The classic Australian Pale Ale. Full flavour. Easy-drinking. Brewed at mid-strength.
"The idea is to give up nothing. You're taking out some of the alcohol, so you need to replace it with something else to carry the body and the mouthfeel. Same hops, same malts. We just boost the malt profile a little and you get the same experience of drinking Beechworth Pale Ale."
— James Dittko, Head Brewer
Great for:
- When the van's level, the chairs are out and the neighbours have started explaining their solar setup.
- A day on the fairway when keeping score is a matter of opinion.
Beechworth Pale Zero
It's our Beechworth Pale, brewed to under 0.5% ABV. Full flavour, clean finish and made in Beechworth by the same Australian-owned, independent brewery. Skip the alcohol, not the beer.
"We're still using a somewhat manual brew kit, so it gives us time to make adjustments with purpose. The team cares so much about the beer. It's not just a job for anyone. I think that comes through when you drink this."
— James Dittko, Head Brewer
Great for:
- When Saturday's alarm is set for 6am but Friday with your mates is still on.
- When you've told the group chat you're "taking it easy this week".
FIND YOUR BEER
Tee off with a Beechworth Pale Ale. Crack one from the hotel minibar. Grab a carton on the way home. Get it fresh off a frosty tap at your local. Wherever you're drinking, we've taken the guesswork out of finding Aussie-owned beer.
CAN'T FIND YOUR LOCAL?
CAN'T FIND US AT YOUR LOCAL?
Maybe your pub's tap list could do with a shake-up. Maybe the bottle-o on your way home hasn't caught on yet or the golf club fridge is crying out for a Beechworth Pale Ale.
Tell us where you want to see us and we'll send our reps in. The more nominations a venue gets, the sooner we come knocking and every one means one more place pouring Aussie-owned beer.
Nominated. Now for the bit that really moves the needle: next time you're in, ask the bar for Beechworth Pale Ale. Nothing changes a tap list faster than a regular asking for it. We'll let you know the moment we land it.
You're in the perfect spot. Put in a word with whoever runs the tap list and we'll do the rest.
Even better, we'd love to be pouring at yours. Our sales team will be in touch within two business days.