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A blend of New Zealand and US hops deliver a seductive aroma of fresh crushed citrus rounded with ripe tropical characters. A Juicy, tropical brew that is totally crushable.

Created specially for Oktoberfest 2021 but suitable for all festive occassions.

Available in venue from 3rd October and online from Monday 4th October.

The Porter is named after the heavy-lifting port workers during the early 18th century. Hemingway's Brewery Cairns is located at the old port where sugar and other goods were loaded on and off the vessels. The ships were tied to the old Bull Horn bollards and, like the hardy wharfies of the day, were robust. This Porter is a homage to that rugged strength of days gone by.

A citrus twist on the classic Belgian Wit beer. The zest and caviar pearls of the native Thornbush finger lime add little bursts of flavour that impart a pleasant bitter note balanced with the subtle spices of cadamom, coriander and clove. You'll be on Cloud Nine!

Carting newly found gold from the Palmer river to market carried high risk in 1877. The shortest path to Port Douglas was via the Bump Track,280km of rugged terrain, where those intent on dark deeds of robbery or even murder could be around the corner. Here’s to those who braved the trail. 

Brewed specifically for the NZ Hops Great Brew Challenge, an all NZ hopped Hazy Pale Ale showcasing the hop Nectaron.

It’s hot and the rains are here. Green Season has arrived in FNQ. With fresh NZ Taiheke hop flowers delivering lengthy bitterness, complimented with Australian and US hops, this refreshing hoppy lager with citrus, gooseberry, and grapefruit flavour notes dials up the thirst quenchability all the way to level 11.

Summer in the tropics is all about hanging out at the beach or waterhole with friends, jumping on a boat to your favourite islands, exploring the reef, or wetting a line fishing. However the day unfolds, the stories of the adventures are best told over this thirst quenching brew with hints of mandarin and citrus!

400 million years in the making, the Daintree Rainforest covered mountain range sets the stage for spectacular views from Port Douglas at sunset. When the very essence of time becomes a little hazy, the only thing left to do is sit back and relax with brew bursting with fruit juice and packed with hoppy flavour!

As close friends and neighbours, Kiwis and Aussies have long debated the correct term for things: Is it an esky or chilli bin? Thongs or jandals? And let's not even go there on the whole Pavlova fiasco... But it's good to know that with borders closed we can still connect social distance style and brew a cracking beer like this hoppy lager you hold in your hand. Here's cheers to mates across the ditch!