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Wild For Wilderness – Raising Money for Our National Parks

We are so proud to be supporting our mates over at Pony Rider and The National Project as we bring to life the inaugural Wild For Wilderness Van Life festival. The goal of Pony Rider’s #TheNationalProject is to raise funds to support a ‘Land Buy Back’ scheme, where areas of land are bought to protect, regenerate, grow and create new Aussie National Parks.

Based in the Glenworth Valley and spread over two days, the Van Life event features adventure films and IRL adventures by day and live music under the stars by night. For the keen ones, there’s kayaking, hiking, mountain biking or horse riding, and for those feeling more zen, we’ve got breathwork, yoga and native food walks. Heading back into the campsite, there’s food trucks, cold beers, live music and good times.

Tickets are $150 per person and if sleeping in your wheels isn’t your thing, there’s a limited number of glamping sites too. 20% from ticket sales and all proceeds from the bar will be donated, along with other initiatives throughout the weekend.

Use the buttons below for more info on The National Project and Wild For Wilderness, or to buy tickets.

 

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Two days of Van Life, adventure films, live music, good times and raising funds for national parks.  Date: 4th – 5th NOVEMBER Location: GLENWORTH VALLEY, NSW

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Stone & Wood Murwillumbah Open Day

We’re pumped to announce our mini beer festival, Murbah Open Day, is back for another year at our Murwillumbah Brewery on Saturday, 5 August. 

Welcoming locals and beer frothers from all over, Murbah Open Day is a celebration of community, great music, good food and of course, fresh beer straight from the source. 

The only day of year our brewery opens to the public, the festival gives punters the chance to peek behind the curtain of the Stone & Wood engine room, with staff guided tours of the brewery throughout the day.

Running from 11am - 5pm, Murbah Open Day is an event for the whole family and a chance to give back to the amazing community that supports us. 

Entry to the festival is by gold coin donation with all profits going towards an amazing local cause: Wedgetail Retreat.

Wedgetail Retreat provide free palliative care to the Northern Rivers community, giving locals and their families a warm and welcoming environment to call home. Operating without government funding, Wedgetail relies on the support of its community to keep its doors open and continue with the excellent care they provide. 

DETAILS

Saturday 5th August, 11am - 5pm

Stone & Wood Murwillumbah, 5 Kite Cres, South Murwillumbah

Cost: Cold coin donation for Wedgetail Retreat.

BUS TRANSFERS

MURWILLUMBAH LOOP

(40 min loop)

FREE BUS!

SINGHS BUS SERVICE

We encourage patrons to Park & Ride to Murbah Open Day.

We suggest parking at Knox Park off Wollumbin St (not on the street or in the coles carpark) and walking to the Coles Bus Stop.

 

Pick up/drop off times*

Coles Bus Stop       

10:20, 11:00, 11:40, 12:20, 13:00, 13:40, 14:20, 15:00, 15:40, 16:20, 17:00, 17:40                    

Bus stop opposite the Courthouse Hotel 

10:30,11:10, 11:50, 12:30, 13:10, 13:50, 14:30, 15:10, 15:50, 16:30, 17:10, 17:50            

Riverview Hotel (Old Visitors Centre) 

10:40, 11:20, 12:00, 12:40, 13:20, 14:00, 14:40, 15:20, 16:00, 16:40, 17:20, 18:00    

Stone & Wood Brewery, Murwillumbah 

10:50, 11:30, 12:10, 12:50, 13:30, 14:10, 14:50, 15:30, 16:10, 16:50, 17:30  

 

*Pick up and drop offs approximately every 40 mins from there on.

TWEED COAST LOOP

(90 min loop)

$5 PER HEAD / each way

CASH ONLY, please try to have correct $5 note or coins.

SINGHS BUS SERVICE

 

Pick up/drop off times*

Cabarita Beach Hotel, Cabarita

10:00, 11:30, 13:00, 14:30, 16:00, 17:30      

Salt Bar, Kingscliff

10:15, 11:45, 13:15, 14:45, 16:15, 17:45      

Cudgen Surf Club

10:25, 11:55, 13:25, 14:55, 16:25, 17:55      

Chinderah Tavern

10:45, 12:15, 13:45, 15:15, 16:45, 18:15      

Stone & Wood Murbah Brewery

11:00, 12:30, 14:00, 15:30, 17:00

 

*Pick up and drop offs approximately every 90 mins.

SET TIMES

11am - 11:40am - Ben Whiting

12pm - 12:40pm - Blackboi

1pm - 1:40pm - Ben Whiting & The Pacific Nationals

2pm - 2:40pm - The Booty Affair

3pm - 3:40pm - The Booty Affair

4pm - 4:40pm - The Swamps 

FOOD TRUCKS

Pete’s Smokey Meats

 

Map of Murbah Open Day

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Murbah Open Day is Back!

Welcoming our awesome community behind the curtain of the Stone & Wood Engine Room

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FESTIVAL OF THE STONE IS BACK. AND YOU CAN WIN A SET!

Come party with us.

Back with a bang – our Festival Of The Stone returns on Saturday, 3 June 2023 and for the first time ever, we’re giving you the chance to play the first set of the day.

Held across our Byron Brewery site, we’re getting ready to welcome locals and lovers of beer along for a night of music, food, fresh ales and community.

Joining a huge line-up of local and well-known acts, we’re also pumped to announce a competition for emerging and experienced musicians to nab the festival’s opening set…

WIN A SET AT FESTIVAL OF THE STONE!

We’re giving a set to an outstanding artist/s who are willing to put up their hand and slay for beer, merch and money (Yep. It’s a paid gig).

Entry requirements:

  1. Enter up to 4 tracks or a live recording.
  2. Must be available to play Saturday, June 3rd (from 3pm onwards) and able to play a 45-minute set
  3. You must be 18 years of age or older to enter.
  4. Entries close May 1st at 7am

The winner will be selected by the Stone & Wood and Club Raiders crew. Includes performance fee, Stone & Wood prize pack and more!

SUPPORTING FLETCHER ST COTTAGE

Profits from tickets sales and raffles throughout the evening will be going towards the Fletcher Street Cottage, a community service providing meals, showers, laundry, advocacy and support to Byron’s homeless community.

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Held across our Byron Brewery site, we’re getting ready to welcome locals and lovers of beer along for a night of music, food, fresh ales and community.

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TREV THE TROOPIE TOUR: OUR ENDLESS SUMMER

Rossco’s Road Trip Pulling Into A Town Near You.

Over the next two months, Rossco, our main man with the flowing mullet, is bringing a slice of summer to a beer garden near you.

Revving up old Trev the Troopie, Rossco will be hitting the open road, visiting epic East Coast locations and spreading the delicious word about Stone & Wood beers.

Not just there for refreshments, Rossco has also organised live music and giveaways for each place he pulls up, so every stop will feel like a party.

Starting early Feb in Melbourne, Trev & Rossco will be visiting the South Coast, Eastern Suburbs, Northern Suburbs, Newcastle, Coffs Coast, Sunshine Coast and Brisbane.

It’s free entry, just round up the crew and turn up.

Supporting local communities

Working in partnership with legendary venues along the way, Trev’s Troopie Tour will also be supporting local clubs or charities at each stop, with money from each beer sold from a Karma Keg going straight back into the community.

Trev’s Troopie Tour Itinerary

Melbourne
Sat 4 Feb  
From 2pm
The Notting Hill Hotel, Notting Hill
Sun 5 Feb 
From 1pm
The London Tavern, Richmond
South Coast
Sat 11 & Sun 12 Feb
12pm – 8pm
Gerringong Bowling & Recreation Club, Werri Beach
Sydney
Eastern Suburbs
Sat 18 & Sun 19 Feb
1pm – 7pm
The Beach Road Hotel, Bondi
Northern Beaches
Sat 25 Feb
12pm – 5pm
Harbord Diggers, Freshwater
Sun 26 Feb
12pm – 5pm
Pasadena Sydney, Church Point
Newcastle
Sat 4 Mar
12pm – 5pm
The Beach Hotel, Mereweather
Sun 5 Mar
12pm – 6pm
Adamstown Bowling Club, Adamstown
Port Macquarie 
Fri 10 Mar
4pm – close
The Beach House, Port Macquarie
Coffs Harbour
Sun 12 Mar
4pm – 8pm
Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour
Sunshine Coast
Sat 18
6pm – 10pm
Sun 19 Mar
1pm – 6pm
Village Bicycle, Noosa Heads
Brisbane
Sat 25 Mar
5pm – 8pm
The Triffid, Newstead
Sun 26 Mar
2pm – 8pm
Camp Hill Bowls Club, Camp Hill
Rossco Trevs Troopie Tour

Q&A with Rossco

Before the endless summer begins, let’s get to know the enigma that is Stone & Wood’s Rossco.

Where in the world do you hail from?

I’ve lived all over this wide, brown land! Born and raised in country SA, but completed my high schooling and university degree in Ballarat, Victoria. Since then, I’ve quite literally ‘seen the light’ 😁 and moved to Ballina in 2020, and I’m lucky to now call the Northern Rivers home.

What inspired your move up to the Northern Rivers?

There aren’t too many Aussies that didn’t feel the impacts of COVID-19, Victorian’s especially! 2020 was meant to be a big year for my athletic career (basketball), and I had grand plans for the season ahead.

When the lockdowns hit, I had plenty of reflection time (and beer drinking time!). I had a change of heart and decided I was more suited to the laidback surfer lifestyle that Byron promises. Mum’s side of the fam also live in Ballina, so it made a lot of sense to relocate up here.

What’s been your greatest adventure?

When I finished high school in 2014, I decided to take a gap year and backpack Europe. This would easily go down as my greatest adventure! I was young, naive and had a hunger for exploration and new experiences. This adventure taught me so much about the world but also about myself and so I always recommend travelling as much as you can!

Some of the lessons I learned along this journey weren’t cheap. In Beijing I was scammed by two sweet old Chinese women – but that’s a story to share over a Pacific Ale…or 3!

Favourite place you’ve discovered on a road trip?

This is an easy one! When I was 11, my parents sold the house and bought a caravan to circumnavigate Australia. It was on this voyage that we stopped in a small place in northern WA called Ningaloo Reef. Ningaloo was nature’s theme park to an 11-year-old grommet like myself. We went diving with whale sharks, snorkelling with sea turtles, reef sharks and dolphins…right off the beach we were camping on!

What’s your all-time Aussie holiday spot?

For this one I would have to go with Kangaroo Island in South Australia. I have an uncle and Aunt who live in Kingscote there and my family have holidayed there for as long as I can remember. I have so many special memories from that place such as learning to fish and catch crabs from my uncle’s boat. The beaches are pristine and the island itself has such a low population that you can escape all the noise of the mainland.

You’ve just come in from a swim on the beach, what do you choose for lunch – fish & chips, old school burger or vegan sushi?

Fish & Chips is a timeless classic but to be completely honest, I would have to say that a burger hits the spot most often. Anything from Wagyu patty with the lot or something southern-fried…I think the burger wins! (Providing it comes with chips). Check out our fav Fish & Chips recipe.

And finally, best beer to crack open after a long day on the dusty road?

Nothing beats a Pacific Ale after a day on the road! I’ve been drinking these from back in my Ballarat days and I haven’t found a better beer to share a sunset with.

Stay tuned for more details and to follow Ross & Trev’s on the road adventures, make sure you’re following us on Instagram & Facebook.

Donning your new merch or posed up in front of Trev? Tag us in your posts on Insta, Facebook & Snapchat @stoneandwood

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Festival of The Stone Raises $20,000 For Byron's Homeless

We Came. We Partied. We Donated.

We’re stoked to announce our Festival of the Stone held on Saturday 3 June, raised $20,000 for Byron’s homeless and rough sleeping community service, Fletcher Street Cottage.

Over 1800 people passed through our gates to come together, shake off a tough start to the year and dance the night away for a good cause.

With an awesome musical line-up that appeared across two stages, local legends Drop Legs and Death By Denim packed out the mainstage with Melbourne rockers, The Delta Riggs capping off the night with an epic set.

Inside the Brewery, our brewtanks became the illuminated backdrop for one heady dancefloor as the Club Raiders DJS, Cashew and Yazmin dropped some fresh and frothy beats.  

Most importantly, in the process of this revelry, all ticket, beer and raffle sales were steadily raising funds to go directly to Fletcher Street.

Outside of Sydney, the Byron Shire has the largest rough-sleeping population in Australia (even bigger than Melbourne’s), making the Fletcher Street Cottage and its services such a crucial part of the Byron community. They’re open every day, ready with breakfast, hot showers, laundry and counselling services for those in need.

Our Events Guru, Sally G, was blown away by the happy vibe brought by the big crowd on the day.

Sally said, “It’s such an honour to put on an event where locals can come together and really enjoy themselves. Holding it in support of such an important issue for our region, just adds that extra layer of meaning.

There was such a happy spirit here on Saturday, a good sign that big events in Byron are back and here to stay.”

Stone & Wood is proud to support Fletcher Street Cottage and other local grassroots organisations through our not-for-profit arm, the inGrained Foundation.

Song by South of Summit – Runaway

Cheers to our mates at Red Stockholm for capturing the night. Visit our Facebook page for the full collection of photos from the night.



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FESTIVAL OF THE STONE RETURNS THIS JUNE

Join us for our biggest event of the year

A neighbourhood party of epic proportions, we’re thrilled to announce the return of Festival of The Stone to our Byron Brewery, Saturday 5 June!

With live music and food trucks on-site, our family-friendly festival is set to welcome in the colder months ahead, as our prized winter limited release, Stone Beer, waits for the pour behind the bar.

With our music line-up soon to be announced, a portion of every ticket sold will be going back into supporting the community via the inGrained Foundation, our charity organisation.

The pride of the festival, Stone Beer – a wood-fired porter – will be yours for the drinking alongside all of your other Stone & Wood favourites, Sunly Seltzers and new kid on the block, Little Dragon ginger beer.

For those who call the Northern Rivers home, it’s time to come for a dance and enjoy the good times. For those further afield, it’s time to make the beer pilgrimage east as the mighty Stone Beer makes its brief return.

An epic line-up of bands and DJs will be hitting the stage featuring:

JK-47 | SEASIDE | TAYA

The Hombres | The Booty Affair | Casimir 

Cashew | Club Raiders DJs | Richie Carter

Ticket sales contribute to the donation amount for the chosen local charity. Grab your tickets via Eventbrite.

Stay tuned to our Event page or Instagram and Facebook for updates!

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FESTIVAL OF THE STONE RETURNS THIS JUNE

Join us for our biggest event of the year

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Spend the day as a Stone & Wood Brewer!

Introducing our new one-day immersive Stone & Wood Brew Experience

EXPERIENCE NO LONGER AVAILABLE

In our experience, there those who enjoy a good beer – and then there are those who want to dive head-first into beer education, history and brewing. It’s no surprise to us that many of our drinkers sit within this second category!

Well, we have great news for you guys: you now have the opportunity to get your hands dirty behind the scenes at our brewery in Byron Bay!

The Stone & Wood Brew Experience is an all-day immersion that invites those seeking a deeper understanding of beer and the brewing industry to an all-inclusive day of brewing a Stone & Wood all-year or one of our Pilot Batch beers.

 With groups limited to four pax and guided by two of our crew members, participants also enjoy a brewery tour, Cicerone-guided sensory training, tastings poured straight from the tank and casual information sessions on our story and approach to conscious business.

Besides the hands-on brewing activities, packages include transfer from Byron Bay CBD, breakfast, lunch at the brewery’s canteen, beers throughout the day and a pub crawl through Byron town, plus an exclusive merch pack when you finish up.

Priced at $350 per person, the Stone & Wood Brew Experience will run every fortnight from Thursday 5 September – a good idea for Father’s Day coming up (nudge, nudge).

Tickets are on sale now here! Give us a call if you’re interested in any more information on (02) 6685 5173.

Cheers!

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Spend the day as a Stone & Wood Brewer!

Introducing our new one-day immersive Stone & Wood Brew Experience

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Murbah Brewery Open Day - Stone & Wood Brewing Co.

Come to our Murbah Brewery's Open Day, Saturday 4 March.

Get along to our Murbah Open Day on 4 March and support the community’s charity of choice, The Wedgetail Retreat and Tweed Palliative Support.

As Murwillumbah’s local brewer, we can’t wait to re-open the brewery’s gates to the community…Our family friendly Open Day will run from 11-5, with entertainment, food, drinks and some fun for the kids, sorted!

We’ve lined up live tunes from Dos Loona, Holly Tapp and Tim Shou, a jumping castle and, Murbah Brewery tours running every half an hour, explaining our story, the brewing process and a few of our sustainability initiatives.

Food trucks JR Smokehouse and The Backyard Chef, two of the region’s best, will be pulling up to keep bellies full and Keith Coffee Shop and Barber will be making sure the crowd stays caffeinated…

Now lets talk about beer…. and not just any beer. We’ve brewed an exclusive Pilot Batch just for Open Day. Why is it so special? It’s an ode to the infamous ‘Murbah Swamp Beer’. A legendary local tale, where back in 2001, a semi trailer carrying pallets of beer ran off the Pacific Highway. Cartons of brews fell into the Tweed River…and the locals wasted no time in diving in to salvage what they could (some were still icey-cold). Check out the Murbah swamp beer video.

Our tribute ‘Murbah Swamp Beer’ will be tapped at Open Day alongside a few of our other refreshing brews. Beers will be $5 and there is a gold coin entry fee with all profits raised donated to the Wedgetail Retreat and Tweed Palliative Support, so they can continue their amazing work helping the community.

Lock in the date, Saturday 4 March, and get along to our second brewery’s Open Day to support an epic local cause.

Watch – ‘Murbah Swamp Beer’ explained…

Bus Timetables:
Courthouse Hotel  60 Murwillumbah St, Murwillumbah NSW 2484
First Pick up – 11am
11am, 11.40am, 12.20pm, 1pm, 1.40pm, 2.20pm, 3pm & 3.40pm.
 
Riverview Hotel  267 Tweed Valley Way, Murwillumbah NSW 2484
Leaving @ 11.10am
11.10am, 11.50am, 12.30pm, 1.10pm, 1.50pm, 2.30pm, 3.10pm, 3.50pm.
 
Stone & Wood Brewery  35-37 Kite Crescent, South Murwillumbah 2484
Arrive 11.20am
11.20am, 12pm, 12.40pm, 1.20pm, 2.00pm, 2.40pm, 3.20pm, 4.20pm.
 
 
LAST BUS DEPARTS Stone & Wood Brewery @ 4.40pm and returns to Courthouse & Riverview.
**Departs shortly after specified time
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Murbah Brewery Open Day - Stone & Wood Brewing Co.

Come to our Murbah Brewery's Open Day, Saturday 4 March.

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Garden Parties - Stone & Wood Brewing Co

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Influenced by the laid back lifestyle of our hometown in the Northern Rivers, our sessionable Garden Ale is best enjoyed with friends in a beer garden or a mate’s backyard, while kicking back and appreciating the simple things in life.

For us, this time of year is about making the most of the warm weather and long days, enjoying epic food, listening to live tunes, playing a few beer garden games and drinking sessionable beers….

In light of this, for the next three months we’re throwing Garden Parties across the country. So get along and join in on the good times, everyone’s welcome!

Garden Party Event Listing

Brisbane & Surrounds

2 Apr | Wooly Mammoth
Garden Parties in the Wooly Mammoth’s Garden Bar, DJ’s, lawn games and prizes, every Sunday from 26 March to 2 April.

2 Apr | Fitzy’s Toowoomba
Garden Ale inspired menu and live tunes, every Sunday throughout April.

16 Apr | Vielle Branche
Garden Ales, live Gypsie bands and food by Emilie & Solange Fromagerie, every Sunday from 16 April – 7 May.

Northern Rivers

31 Mar | Hotel Brunswick

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

Kick off the weekend at The Bruns…delicious food trucks, Siguenos Mexican, JR Smokehouse and Yami Felafel will be joining us, alongside local musos The Lyrical and Dj Yakis, sessionable ales poured from our beer truck Clyde from 4PM!

2 Apr | Lennox Hotel

Live tunes from The Lyrical, sessionable ales and epic food.

8 Apr | Sun Bistro

Live tunes, epic food and sessionable brews, Sunday 8 & 22 of April.

Gold Coast

2 Apr | Calypso, QT

Live tunes, competitions, prizes, beer games and epic food. Every Sunday from March 19- April 9.

Sunshine Coast 

1 Apr | The Sanctuary
Botanical Garden Party, Garden Ale inspired menu, local gin, croquet and live tunes.

Sydney

2 Apr | The Oaks
Garden Party in the ‘Garden Pavilion’, acoustic live tunes by Andy Mammers, beer and burger menu deal! Sunday, March 12th and 19th, April 2nd and 9th.

2 Apr | The Steyne
Garden Party in the seaside beer garden, sessionable schooner deals, beer games, live tunes and a Garden Ale inspired menu… From 12 March till 2 April.

Victoria

2 Apr  | Captain Melville
Beer games, epic food and sessionable brews, 2-6pm. Every Sunday till 2 April.

Learn more about how our true session ale tastes…by watching the Garden Ale video or purchase online here.

Garden Ale from Stone & Wood on Vimeo.

Photo Courtesy – Figtree Weddings

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There’s only one thing we love more than drinking good beer served fresh inside the brewery, and that’s having great local food to complement it. Our Three & Three Dinner Series is all about bringing these things together under our roof. You’re invited to come and enjoy a seated dinner staged within the brewery featuring […]


There’s only one thing we love more than drinking good beer served fresh inside the brewery, and that’s having great local food to complement it. Our Three & Three Dinner Series is all about bringing these things together under our roof.

You’re invited to come and enjoy a seated dinner staged within the brewery featuring three courses made from seasonal produce from the Byron Bay region perfectly matched by Monique and the team at Seaweed Cuisine with each of the three beers we brew and bottle right here at Stone & Wood.

In matching each course with our Pale Lager, Draught Ale and Stone Beer, Monique has planned a menu that makes the most of the locally farmed produce and freshly caught seafood.

Whether you’re a serious foodie, diehard beer nerd or just someone who enjoys one-of-a-kind experiences, this promises to be a fun night for everyone. We’re brewing up a special evening including some music, door prizes and maybe even an exclusive treat or two. For more details, you’ll just have to come along on the night!

Date:  September 11

Time: 7pm until late

Address: 4 Boronia Place, Byron Bay

There are only 100 seats available, so bookings are essential. Tickets cost $90 and cover all food and beer.

Call 02 66 855 173 or email [email protected]

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Dinner Time

There’s only one thing we love more than drinking good beer served fresh inside the brewery, and that’s having great local food to complement it. Our Three & Three Dinner...

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