We create beer styles from around the world. From crisp, light lagers and pale ales, to full bodied malt forward dark ales.

We have a beer for every season

Our Brewing Process

We use repurposed dairy and industrial vats to create a 3 vessel brew system powered by 2 pumps and a 32kW element. Simple PID controllers are used for temperature control. Brew day is very physical, requiring hoses to be configured for each stage of the brew process. Although quite physical, it allows us great flexibility with the ability to easily setup stepped mashes and decoction brews.

Packaging and Conditioning

We fill kegs and cans with flat beer directly from the fermenter, which has been dosed with a small amount of dextrose. We use secondary fermentation in our cans and kegs to carbonate the beer. This takes 10 days or so. This approach leads to a deeper, more complex profile than using rapid forced carbonation as used by the bigger boys

End Product

It takes about 4 weeks from brew day to get a finished product. Using classic methods, we produce a superior product made with love and patience. Being conditioned in the can means there is some yeast slurry at the bottom. For a clear beer, be gentle when pouring, although there’s nothing wrong with a cloudy beer, just ask Coopers!

Core Range

South Pacific Ale

This modern Australian style has been given a twist with the addition of New Zealand hops adding kaffir lime, passion fruit and berry flavours. A gentle bitterness brings balance to this crisp and aromatic easy drinking ale.

Adopting the brewing techniques used by the original brewers, we have faithfully recreated the style using a touch of Galaxy backed by some awesome New Zealand hops.

Malt: Pilsner, Pale, Flaked Wheat

Hops: Motueka, Galaxy, Amarillo

Bittering Units (IBU): 28

ABV: 4.5%
Yeast: Safale S04
Style: Blonde Ale (18A)
Last Brewed: Recently

Australian Pale Ale

An easy-drinking beer with a gentle malt profile and familiar hop character makes our Australian Pale Ale balanced, approachable and very drinkable. An unassuming beer that makes for good company.

Malt: Pale, Pilsner, Wheat, Crystal

Hops: Pride of Ringwood, Galaxy

Bittering Units (IBU): 41

ABV: 5.0%
Yeast: Safale S04
Style: Australian Sparkling Ale (12B)
Last Brewed: Recently

Fresh Rice Lager

Following Japanese tradition, our Rice Lager is unfiltered, unpasteurised and fresh.
Flaked rice and pilsner malt come together to create a light, crisp and dry Japanese style lager. Delicate in flavour but never dull, it’s perfect on a hot day or whenever there’s a thirst to quench.

Adjuncts: Pilsner malt, flaked rice, dextrose

Hops: Amarillo (0.3g/L)

Bittering Units (IBU): 5

ABV: 5.0%
Yeast: Saflager S23 German lager yeast
Style: American Lager (1B)
Last Brewed: Recently

Good Witch

Rye Blonde

Barley and rye combine to create a light and creamy American style pale ale with a subtle tartness. Vibrant hop notes of orange rind and passion fruit bring brightness and lift. Clean, balanced and quietly intriguing.

We left out the bitterness and replaced it with a rye tartness. Very pleasant indeed.

Malt: Pale, Rye, Munich, Rolled Barley

Hops: Galaxy, Amarillo, Pacifica

Bittering Units (IBU): 22

ABV: 5.2%
Yeast: US-05
Style: Blonde Ale (18A)
Last Brewed: Recently

Pavlova IPA

Pavlova. New Zealand or Australian?
Victorian malt and New Zealand hops come together in this West Coast IPA. Bright notes of peach, passion fruit and plum take centre stage.
A dash of Munich malt adds a gentle toasted balance, creating a beer that’s crisp, refreshing and bold.

Malt: Pale, Pilsner, Munich

Hops: Nelson Sauvin, Motueka, Chinook

Bittering Units (IBU): 110

ABV: 6.0%
Yeast: US-05
Style: American IPA (21A)
Last Brewed: Recently

Brain Freeze NEIPA

Sometimes more is more. Hops added late in the boil keeps bitterness to a minimum. Nectaron and Taiheke hops unleash waves of pineapple, passion fruit and peach, with hints of grapefruit and lime. Vienna malt contributes a subtle nutty note, while rolled barley and oats create a smooth finish. Big, juicy and unapologetically expressive, this is New England IPA at full volume.

Malt: Pilsner, Vienna, Rolled Barley, Rolled Oats

Hops: Nectaron, Taiheke, Amarillo

Bittering Units (IBU): 46

ABV: 6.0%
Yeast: US-05
Style: New England IPA (21B)
Last Brewed: Recently

Sixty Shilling

Scottish Light

Don’t let the name fool you. This traditional Scottish Light Ale pours dark and delivers layers of caramel, fresh bread and subtle spice. Rich in flavour yet remarkably approachable, it’s proof that “light” once meant something very different.

Indies 2023 Bronze Medal winner.

Malt: Pale, Munich, Torrified Wheat, Crystal, Black Malt, Toasted Barley (for colouring)

Hops: Fuggles, Goldings, Pacifica

Bittering Units (IBU): 19

ABV: 3.0%
Yeast: SafAle S04
Style: Scottish Light (14A)
Last Brewed: Recently

ESB

Extra Special Bitter

Inspired by the pub classics of Gloucestershire, this Best Bitter strikes a balance between bitterness and an earthy hop presence. A creamy and soft caramel sweetness finishes with mineral dry notes. There’s a reason why it’s the brewers favourite.

Malt: Maris Otter, Torrified Wheat, Amber, Crystal, Black Malt (0.6% for colour)

Hops: Northern Brewer, Fuggles, Goldings, Green Bullet

Bittering Units (IBU): 22

ABV: 4.5%
Yeast: Safale S04
Style: Best Bitter (11B)
Last Brewed: Recently

Batch 42

English IPA

Don’t Panic! Batch 42 English IPA is here! Goldings, Fuggles, Pacifica and Green Bullet hops combine to create a hop driven bitterness with layers of earth, pine and sultana. A sturdy malt backbone results in a pleasantly dry English India Pale Ale.
A great brownian motion beverage for your next party.

AIBA 2022 Silver Medal winner.

Malt: Pale, Crystal

Hops: Fuggles, Goldings, Green Bullet, Pacifica

Bittering Units (IBU): 60

ABV: 5.5%
Yeast: Safale S04
Style: English IPA (12C)
Last Brewed: Recently

English Oatmeal Stout

Brewed in the classic English style with a prolonged mash and easy boil, rolled oats combine with roasted barley and black malt to create notes of cocoa and a hint of coffee liqueur. This is an easy drinking session stout with a silky mouthfeel and gentle finish. Comforting, complex and worth lingering over.

Indies 2023 Bronze Medal winner.

English Oatmeal Stout history

Malt: Pale, Rolled Oats, Roasted Barley, Crystal, Black Malt

Hops: Northern Brewer, Goldings, Hallertau Hersbruker, Green Bullet

Bittering Units (IBU): 42

ABV: 5.0%
Yeast: Safale S04
Style: Oatmeal Stout (16B)
Last Brewed: Recently

American Brown Ale

American home brewers created this style with a big malt presence. The dark malts give loads of chocolate and a hint of coffee. A touch of fruity hops allows the malt to stand out in this ruby tinged modern dark ale.

The full bodied warming feel of this dark ale is reflected in its ruby tinged darkness.

This beer morphed from a home brew recipe first brewed some thirty years ago. Apart from upscaling the brew quantity, it has had little modification since. Our Brown Ale lovers would most likely revolt if it ever did change.

Malt: Pale, Amber, Wheat, Crystal, Black Malt

Hops: Magnum, Amarillo, Cascade, Galaxy

Bittering Units (IBU): 36

ABV: 5.5%
Yeast: US-05
Style: American Brown Ale (19C)
Last Brewed: Recently

Current Seasonals

Strong Bitter

A beautifully balanced ale where creamy caramel malt meets subtle spice, citrus and pine notes. Firm bitterness is matched by a rounded malt profile, creating a beer that is rich in character yet remarkably easy drinking.

Malt: Pale, Munich, Crystal, Oats

Hops: Green Bullet, Nelson Sauvin, Fuggles, Chinook

Bittering Units (IBU): 44

ABV: 6.0%
Yeast: Safale S04
Style: British Bitter, Strong Bitter (11C)
last brewed: May 2026

Dark Mild Ale

Brown British Beer

June 2026

A dark malt-focused session ale brewed with golden syrup for a smooth caramel character. Traditional Goldings hops provide classic English ale notes, while a touch of Chinook adds subtle grapefruit complexity.

Inspired by a style that filled British pubs in the late 1800s, this fresh, approachable ale delivers plenty of flavour without the weight.

Malt: Pale, Dark Crystal, Roasted Barley, Rolled Barley, Torrified Wheat, Golden Syrup (15%)

Hops: East Kent Goldings, Chinook

Bittering Units (IBU): 15

ABV: 4.5%
Yeast: S04
Style: 13A. Dark Mild
Last Brewed: May 2026

Upcoming Seasonals

Steam Ale

California Common

July 2026

Created by German immigrants adapting to California’s warmer climate, this distinctive style uses lager yeast fermented at warmer temperatures, producing subtle fruit, wood and tobacco character. Balanced hops and malt let the yeast shine, creating a bright copper ale that’s dry, crisp and full of character.
Cross the Bridge. Enjoy.

Malt: Pale, Crystal

Hops: Northern Brewer

Bittering Units (IBU): 39

ABV: 5.5%
Yeast: WLP001
Style: California Common (7B).
Last Brewed: Recently

A9 to Thurso

Scottish Export 80 Shilling

July 2026

Big on malt, rich caramel and fresh bread flavours dominate. Classic English hops bring gentle earthy spice with a subtle twist of orange rind to this smooth, balanced and quietly satisfying Scottish Export Ale. The perfect beer for a relaxed night in.

This beer was originally created for GABS 2017. Created using party gyle method where the late runnings of both batches were made into a sixty shilling light ale.

Is there nothing our self-built brew system can’t do?

Malt: Pale, Dark Crystal, Oats, Roasted Barley

Hops: Fuggles, Goldings, Pacifica

Bittering Units (IBU): 30

ABV: 6.5%
Yeast: Safale S33
Style: Scottish Export (14C)
last brewed: May 2025

Munich Dunkel

July 2026

From Cubby Haus to Munich’s beer halls, this dark lager pays homage to the city that defined the style.
Toasted bread crust, rich malt and gentle caramel are balanced by Chinook hops bringing subtle herbal, spice and citrus notes.
Smooth, flavourful and extremely drinkable.

Using only Chinook hops throughout the brew showcases this versatile hop allowing its subtle citrus grapefruit notes to shine through.

Malt: Pale, Munich, Dark Crystal, Roasted Barley

Hops: Chinook

Bittering Units (IBU): 30

ABV: 5.5%
Yeast: Saflager S23
Style: Dark European Lager, Munich Dunkel (8A)
Last Brewed: May 2025

Bohemian Pilsner

September 2026

A second small batch brew rounds out Summer with the return of our malt forward Bohemian Pilsner. Available on tap and in can February 2026.

Subtle fruity hops are supported by a smooth malt presence giving great body and a clean bitterness.
This Czech style Pilsner is no ordinary lager.

History of Bohemian Pilsner

Malt: Pale, Pilsner, Flaked Barley, Crystal (1%)

Hops: Green Bullet, Hallertau Mittelfruh, Pacifica

Bittering Units (IBU): 43

ABV: 5.4%
Yeast: S-23
Style: Czech Premium Pale Lager (3B)
Last Brewed: Recently

Beers Past

Weizen

Bavarian Wheat Beer

We’re doing a small 100L batch for this Summer. Available on tap and in can January 2026.

This Hefeweizen is made using a traditional double decoction method to produce a characteristic sweet wort, which when combined with German noble hops and Bavarian yeast produces an exceptional Bavarian white beer brimming with pleasant spice and fruit notes.

RABCA 2017 Bronze Medal

Malt: Pilsner, Wheat

Hops: Saaz, Hallertau Mittelfruh

Bittering Units (IBU): 15

ABV: 4.5%
Yeast: WB-06
Style: Weissbier (10A)
Last brewed: January 2024

Saison

Our Belgian farm house style Saison is bold with subtle spice notes.

As is traditional, this beer is made with an assortment of grains to give it a unique and interesting character. Oats add a mellow smoothness.

Bittering and aromatic hops bring balance, making it a delightfully refreshing ale.

6.5%

Cherry Berliner Weisse

Our Cherry Berliner Weisse has arrived in time for Oktoberfest. Using the traditional decoction brew method and kettle souring, this German style wheat ale is fruity and pleasantly sour.

Ahhh Vienna

Amber Lager

Using traditional Hersbrucker and Saaz hops we have created a true to style hoppy and bold malt forward amber lager.
A traditional double decoction brew process adds a mellow bread and toast malt character.
The late addition hops keep bitterness low while imparting floral and spice notes. A gentle creaminess keeps the alcohol in check.
This limited edition lager is now available on tap at Cubby Haus. Ahhhh, Vienna!

Malt: Vienna, Munich, Amber

Hops: Hallertau Mittelfruh, Saaz

Bittering Units (IBU): 25

ABV: 6.4%
Yeast: SafLager S23
Style: Vienna Lager (7A)
Last Brewed: August 2024

Italian Lager

Crisp and dry with a moderate malt flavour. Slight floral hops help achieve a lightly bittered well balanced lager.
Originally commissioned by Carboni’s Italian Restaurant. The style was a little light on for a craft beer, so was superseded by our Bohemian Pilsner.

Malt: Pale, Pilsner

Hops: Green Bullet, Saaz

Bittering Units (IBU): 25

ABV: 5.0%
Yeast: Diamond Lager
Style: International Pale Lager (2A)
Last Brewed: October 2018

Liam O’Flaherty

Irish Red

Like Liam*, this is our first Irish Red. Amber red in appearance, we present a malt driven ale with toast and biscuit notes.
A small addition of roasted barley adds a dry and slightly bitter character.
True to style, we balance this ale with traditional English noble hops.

* Liam O’Flaherty, founder of the Irish Communist Party

Malt: Golden Promise, Munich, Crystal, Torrified Wheat, Black Malt

Hops: Fuggles, Goldings, Pacifica

Bittering Units (IBU): 23

ABV: 3.8%
Yeast: Nottingham
Style: Irish Red Ale (15A)
Last Brewed: July 2019

Blueberry Berliner Weisse

Blueberries add a balancing sweetness to this traditional double decoction brew. Light bread notes enhance this refreshing and subtle kettle soured ale.

From the 1970’s the style went from lightly sour to extremely so. Publicans added flavoured sugar syrups to compensate making the beer sickly sweet also.

Our interpretation precedes this era to recreate a subtle fruity sourness that won’t have you pulling faces.

Malt: Pale, Wheat

Hops: Hallertau Hersbrucker, Saaz

Bittering Units (IBU): 5

ABV: 4.5%
Yeast: Nottingham
Style: European Sour Ale, Berliner Weisse (23A)
Last Brewed: October 2021

Ginger Beer

Our first limited release beer is made from fresh ginger root added to the boil for 10 minutes. A warming big ginger presence is coupled with subtle citrus freshness. It is truly a beer for every season.

This was our first batch made on our pilot system and the brewers first attempt at making a beer from fresh ginger root. The brew was overpowering so was cut with 35% South Pacific Ale which added a complementing citrus note. Ten grams fresh root per litre is ample.

Malt: Pale

Hops: Galaxy

Bittering Units (IBU): 42

ABV: 5.1%
Yeast: US05
Style: Fruit and Spice Beer (29B)
Last Brewed: December 2023