Stone and Wood have launched a new beer: Northern Rivers Beer (NRB). At a warm, and pretty laidback, night at the Billinudgel Hotel earlier in the month, members of the local community were told it’s Stone and Wood’s most sustainable beer to date, they say it’s a commitment to keeping things local: ‘brewed in the Northern Rivers, for the Northern Rivers’.
A key positive feature of the beer, along with its taste, is that it’s made from at least 70% certified sustainable malt, a crop that takes things easier on the soil and water it’s produced from.
‘Northern Rivers Beer champions sustainability at its core – it’s made from at least 70% certified sustainable malt to minimise its environmental impact. We partner with Certified Sustainable (CS), a non-profit certification program that ensures growers adhere to environmentally-friendly practice such as promoting soil health, water conservation, and social responsibility,’ says Jahdon Quinlan, Sustainability Leader, Stone & Wood.
Pat Coulson, Brand Manager, Stone and Wood, said, ‘Our passionate Stone and Wood team, in crafting this beer, have drawn inspiration from the unique landscapes and vibrant communities that define the Northern Rivers. NRB is more than a beer; it’s a celebration of the spirit of this special corner of the world.’
Since 2018, Stone and Wood have contributed $2.1 million to local grassroots, environmental, and social charities through the Ingrained Foundation. NRB will donate $1 for every 100 litres sold, furthering Stone & Wood’s mission.
‘This beer is what we call a Northern Rivers lager, taking inspiration from the region surrounding us and the people within it. Approachable and light, it’s all about nailing the process and using the best raw ingredients we could get our hands on,’ said Caolan Vaughan, Head Brewer, Stone and Wood.
In terms of taste, NRB has a subtle malt flavour and low bitterness; it’s a beer that is simply good to drink, with no fuss. It’s a unique brew and style, that you can only get in the Northern Rivers, as NRB is exclusively available in-store from Tweed River in the north to Yamba in the south.
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