Current News & Events

Gigs

Grand Ridge Brewery Gig Guide  Gigs are currently suspended due to COVID-19. We look forward to commencing gigs soon!

Events

Grand Ridge Brewery & Twisted Sister Cider will be appearing at the following events in 2018

Grampians Grape Escape For tickets and more information click here

GABS GABS Melbourne is held over five sessions between Friday 18 and Sunday 20 May 2018 For tickets and more information click here  GABS Sydney is held over two sessions on Saturday 2 June 2018. For tickets and more information click here

News

July 2017

Winter Warmer is back!

Winter Warmer a chocolate style stout with vanilla and a smouldering hint of chilli.
First released last winter and sold out faster than we could bottle so make sure you stock up this winter before it's all gone!
Cases available NOW to order call 9800 1000 or email beer@grand-ridge.com.au

Available on tap at the following locations: 

• Art Centre Melbourne - The Barre - Melbourne
• Back Alley Sally's - Footscray
• Baden Powell Hotel - Collingwood
• Bar Josephine - Footscray
• Dudleys - Olinda
• Junction Beer Hall - Newport
• The Cellar Door - Ringwood
• The Fox Hotel - Collingwood
• The Palace Hotel - South Melbourne
• The Prince Patrick - Collingwood
• The Provincial Hotel - Fitzroy
• The Retreat Hotel - Brunswick
• The Vault Cafe & Bar - Yarraville
• The Watering Hole Tavern - Monbulk
• Watermark Bar - Docklands
• Young & Jacksons Hotel - Melbourne

January 2017

Yes we can! 

This summer we're getting festival ready and have canned Twisted Sister Apple Cider, Golden Ale, Pale Ale and Almighty Light. Look out for canned GRB goodness at an event near you!

January 2017

New year, new beers! 

We've just bottled a brand new IPA. Head to our Facebook page for more info.  

June 2016

Winter Warmer! 

This winter we introduced our latest limited release Winter Warmer, a chocolate style stout with vanilla and a smouldering hint of chilli. Our friends are loving this new brew so get in quick as it is selling fast! 

May 2016

AIBA - Grand Ridge celebrates 2 medals 

The Australian International Beer Awards (AIBA) 
Presented annually by the Royal Agricultural Society (RASV) in partnership with Federation University Australia, the AIBA is the largest annual beer competition in the world judging both draught and packaged beer. For more information click here.

GRAND RIDGE MEDAL WINNERS MAY 2016
Supershine - BEST BARLEY / WHEAT WINE ? SILVER MEDAL WINNER 
Golden Ale - ENGLISH SUMMER / BEST BRITISH STYLE ALE ? BRONZE MEDAL WINNER

December 2015

2 NEW BEERS IN TIME FOR SUMMER
We are very excited to introduce you to our 2 new beers. The team at Grand Ridge have been working away at a brand new Golden Ale and Pale Ale with new look labels to match. 
Watch out for these new brews at your local BWS or 1st Choice Liquor or why not grab some now from our online store!

October 2015

CIDER AUSTRALIA AWARDS 2015
Cider Australia this year released comprehensive style guidelines tailored specifically to the Australian market that defined how products in each class should present in terms of aroma and flavour, appearance, mouthfeel and overall impression. The awards received 155 entries across 18 classes

TWISTED SISTER MEDAL WINNERS OCT 2015
Twisted Sister Apple -  NEW WORLD MEDIUM CIDER?BRONZE MEDAL
Twisted Sister Pear Cider - NEW WORLD SWEET PERRY ? BRONZE MEDAL WINNER

August 2015

SYDNEY ROYAL BEER & CIDER AWARDS 2015

The Sydney Royal competitions showcase Australia's finest produce and award the best of the best with a coveted Sydney Royal medal. The 2015 awards received the highest number of entries in the history of the competition. 2015 was also the first year Grand Ridge entered in the awards.

GRAND RIDGE MEDAL WINNERS AUG 2015
Hatlifter Stout - STOUTS & PORTERS ? DUAL BRONZE MEDAL WINNER 
Moonshine - STRONG BEERS? DUAL SILVER MEDAL WINNER (NO GOLD MEDALS AWARDED) 
Supershine - STRONG BEERS? SILVER MEDAL WINNER (NO GOLD MEDALS AWARDED)
Natural Blonde - BEST WHEAT BEER ? SILVER MEDAL WINNER 
WHOA! - SPECIALTY BEERS ? SILVER MEDAL WINNER 

May 2015

AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL BEER AWARDS 2015

The 23rd Australian International Beer Awards (AIBA) presentation dinner was held in Melbourne on May 21st.
Presented annually by the Royal Agricultural Society (RASV) in partnership with Federation University Australia, the AIBA is the largest annual beer competition in the world judging both draught and packaged beer.
Entries reached a record 1,700 brews from more than 344 brewers in 35 countries.

GRAND RIDGE MEDAL WINNERS MAY 2015
Supershine - BEST BARLEY / WHEAT WINE ? SILVER MEDAL WINNER 
Moonshine - BEST SCOTCH ALE? SILVER MEDAL WINNER 
Natural Blonde - BELGIAN WIT (BEST WHEAT BEER) ? BRONZE MEDAL WINNER 

November 2014

Twisted Sister Cider is here!

We've been working very hard on a very exciting new project. The whole team at Grand Ridge are extremely proud to present the newest member of the family - Twisted Sister Cider! This hand crafted cider is made using Gippsland fruit with no concentrates and no added sugar. Twisted Sister comes in both Apple and Pear varieties available now from the shopping page of our site and at all good bottle shops. 

September 2014

Grand Ridge Brewery 25 Year Anniversary!

September 27th (Grand Final Day)

Look out for a celebration happening near you and follow the hashtag #25yearsofbeers online to see how we're celebrating this quarter century milestone.

June 2014

Black & Tan returning in June!

Don't miss out,  pre-order now. 
Pre-orders can arranged via emailed to beer@grand-ridge.com.au or by calling our Melbourne office on 03 9800 1000.

May 2014

AIBA - Grand Ridge celebrates 4 medals & a championship trophy

Grand Ridge Brewery is pleased to announce that we have again been recognised at this year?s Australian International Beer Awards.

The standout of the evening was Moonshine taking home a world champion trophy and 4 medals were awarded to Moonshine, Supershine, Draught & Dark Side of Juniper.

It?s an honour to be recognised amongst a record breaking number of entries from breweries across the world. More information here

New Limited Release - GABS Brew Go Figa - Fig & Ginger Ale - 4%

A modern twist on a classic Ginger Ale. This complex brew has a great ginger bite and boasts a real zesty blast from the infusion of organic figs. A subtle hint of spice from coriander seeds makes this a foodie's delight. Try your skill at creating a dish to match this beauty. Available for the first time at the GABS festival May 23rd-25th and direct from the Grand Ridge website from May 26th.