Beer TASTING notes

Truly local craft beer

Lucky Bay Brewing won 2021 Champion Small/Medium Brewery, 2022 & 2021 Champion Porter/Stout, and the 2020 Champion Lager. Plus multiple Gold, Silver & Bronze medals in the 2021, 2020, 2019 & 2018 Perth Royal Beer Awards. Plus 4 silver & 4 bronze medals at the 2022 Australian International Beer Awards.

Making not only the most genuinely local beers, but also some of the best beers in WA.  Every Beer Has A Story.  

All our beers are preservative free, made with Esperance rain water, renewable energy, grain direct from local farmers, vegan, and GM free.

Blue Haven alcohol free beer from Lucky Bay Brewing

BLUE HAVEN - NEW RELEASE

HAVEN: A place of safety and refuge.  Named after one of Esperance’s most spectacular sheltered beaches.  Blue Haven is a tasty craft beer offereing the safety and risk-free bvenefits of zero alcohol.  Made with local Esperance barley and wheat.

Pairing Note: partner with ethanol for full results ! 🙂

Currently only available in 375ml cans.

ABV: 0%

IBU: 15

Honey Seltzer

Refresh your soul in the golden bubbles of this unique grain fermented Honey Seltzer.  Deliciously crisp with subtle notes of honey this drink is perfect for any afternoon.  Gluten Free, low carb, 100% natural, preservative free. Esperance Honey, Ord River corn, South West botanicals.

Winner of bronze medal 2022 Australian International Beer Awards; plus bronze medals at 2022 & 2021 Perth Royal Beer Awards for Gluten Free beer.

Pairing Note: Explore partnering with fried fish, calamari, shrimp, tossed salads and fresh cheese.

Currently only available in 375ml cans.

ABV: 3%

IBU: 16

Sandy Hook – Barley Pale Ale (BPA)

Showcasing Esperance’s premium barley, with a colour and foam resembling the enticing perilous shorelines of Sandy Hook Island. This barley pale ale is all about refreshment and drinkability. Saaz and Cascade hops bring a light bitterness, citrus fruit & spiciness to what is a well balanced and approachable beer.

Winner of silver medal 2021 & bronze medal for best pale ale at 2020 & 2022 Perth Royal Beer Awards.

Pairing Note: Sandy Hook is a great accompaniment to a wide variety of meals including snapper and chips.

Available on tap and 375ml cans.

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ABV: 4.5%

IBU: 25

BEACHES TO BOAB – BLONDE ALE

Truly local and far from ordinary.  Locally grown Esperance barley with Ord River Kimberley corn. Connecting local farmers and communities from the north to south of Western Australia.  A light, easy drinking mid-strength perfect for hot red dusty days.

Winner of silver medal 2022 Australian International Beer awards; Perth Royal Beer Awards Silver medals 2022 & 2021, bronze medal in 2020 & 2019 for low alcohol beer.

Pairing Note: Beaches to Boab is great paired with salad, barramundi, crocodile, chicken, burgers, chips, even cake (eg. the famous cakes from The Hoochery Distillery in Kununurra)!

Currently available in 375ml cans.

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ABV: 3.5%

IBU: 16

Skippy Rock - Kölsch

 

Skippy Rock – German Kölsch This straw-coloured German pale ale is delicate and refreshing. Fermented warm, served cold and drunk young and fresh. It displays subtle apple and pear fruitiness, a malt sweetness and a dry but spicy finish to reward you like only your favourite Skippy Rock can.

Winner of bronze medal for German style ale at 2022 & 2020 Perth Royal Beer Awards.

Pairing Note: The Kölsch is a great accompaniment to a wide variety of meals including chicken and salad.

Available on tap and 375ml cans.

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ABV: 5.5%

IBU: 26

Little Wharton Wheat Beer by Lucky Bay Brewing

LITTLE WHARTON - WHITE ALE

(New recipe) Refreshing crisp low alcohol seasonal ale featuring local wheat direct from the paddock.  This wheat beer is lightly hopped, hazy, with spritzy carbonation and perfect white froth.  Enticing you to dive in and wet your palette like the beaches at ‘The Duke’ are famous for.

Winner of silver medal 2022 Perth Royal Beer Awards (low alcohol), and bronze medal 2022 Australian International beer Awards (wheat beer).

Pairing Note: Partners great to salads, fresh fish, seafood pasta, cheese toastie, fruit salad…

Available on tap only.

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ABV: 3.5%

IBU: 16

Thistle Cove – Scottish Ale

Pairing Note: This thirst quencher is a great accompaniment to a wide variety of meals including bbq meats, roasts and vegies.

A Scottish style ale that is balanced firmly towards the malt flavours. Malt sweetness adds mouth-filling character, while the roasted malts add complexity and bitterness to ensure this mid-strength beer delivers on flavour just like the views at Thistle Cove.

Winner of GOLD medal in 2018, and silver in 2019 & 2021 for best low alcohol beer at Perth Royal Beer Awards.

Currently available on tap and in 375ml cans.

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ABV: 3.2%

IBU: 16

Figure of 8 – Island Ale

A thirst quencher for dusty harvest days when dreaming of island fishing with your mates. Brewed with the best of Esperance barley and specialty Aussie malts with light fruity tones from late hopping. A beer for every wind just like its island namesake.

Winner of silver medal 2022 Australian International Beer awards; Winner of bronze medal in 2022, 2021 & 2020 for Australian style pale ale at Perth Royal Beer Awards.

Pairing Note: Figure of 8 is great paired with a wide variety of meals including burgers, nachos and pizza.

Available on tap and 375ml cans.

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ABV: 4.0%

IBU: 20

FORBIDDEN FRUIT

This Berliner Weisse was created with 100% unmalted Esperance wheat and barley. Fermented with a sour yeast and local mulberries from a recently closed brothel, it has a beautiful red appearance with a slightly pink head. The final resulting “Forbidden Fruit” is tart spritzy and deliciously refreshing.

Silver medal 2022 Perth Royal Beer Awards, for low alcohol beer.

Pairing Note: Partners great to crispy skin on fries, satay chicken wings & stir fry, fruit salads, and chocolate!

Available on tap and 375ml cans.

ABV: 3.5%

IBU: 5

SURF JUICE - LAGER

NEW RELEASE.  Bringing the surf to your glass this beer will refresh you like a session at West Beach.

Art by local surf legend Speed (aka Geoff Smith) – Speedline Art.

Pairing Note: Great paired with pizza, steak burgers, chicken wings, fish and chips.

Available on tap only.

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ABV: 4.6%

IBU: 20

JACK'S AUTUMN ALE

LIMITED SPECIAL RELEASE.  A unique seasonal autumn ale packed full of local organic pears, with a hint of fruity aroma hops. The perfect beer for an autumn arvo. 

Created by Jack, who being a ‘Jack of all trades’ created this tasty beer loaded with everything local.  Bloody awesome.

Pairing Note: Ask Jack – you’ll see him around at the brewery.

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ABV: 4.3%

IBU: 15

The Duke NEIPA

THE DUKE - HAZY

The vibrant combination of late hopping in this HAZY NEIPA can create feelings of post-harvest euphoria. Be ready to slip into a parallel universe of holiday bliss whenever exposed to The Duke. Named after our local favourite place to gather for a post – harvest break. Made using both wheat and barley straight from the farm. A smooth low bitter beer with ‘juicy’ tropical fruit character.

Winner of 2022 bronze medal for juicy/hazy pale ale, Perth Royal Beer Awards. 

Pairing Note: Perfect with corn chips and guacamole, crackers and camembert and whatever other treats have ended up in your holiday camping box.

Available on tap and 375ml cans.

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ABV: 4.2%

IBU: 20

LOCKDOWN - dark lAGER

A lager brewed in dark times.  An easy drinking dark lager with light chocolate biscuity malts up front with a classic dry finish.  A light yet indulgent beer to help you through the COVID-19 times.  Using our local farmers barley this is a truly local craft beer.

WINNER of CHAMPION LAGER TROPHY plus a GOLD medal for BEST DRAUGHT LAGER at 2020 Perth Royal Beer Awards, plus silver medals 2022 & 2021. AND silver medal 2022 Australian International Beer Awards.

Pairing Note:   From steak and chips to roast veggies, this is truly versatile tasty lager.

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ABV: 4%

IBU: 16 

WESTIES – SOUTH COAST IPA

NEW BEER! Westies is an easy drinking juicy IPA with hints of resinous pine, orange, passionfruit and grapefruit. Don’t be fooled by it’s easy drinking – at 6.5% it can be as treacherous as the West Beach rip current ! Now available on tap at Lucky Bay Brewing.
Named after the iconic ‘Westies’ – a spectacular Esperance beach, spoiling locals & tourists alike. Be it for a swim inside the lagoon or a sneaky barrel on your board, this beach is a must.
Artwork by Esperance local Jasmine Lewis All That Jas Design

Pairing Note: Fish tacos, ceviche, spicy food, savory pizza, calamari, fries, strong cheese & Argentinian BBQ’s !    

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ABV: 6.5%

IBU: 35

Cylcops – Indian Pale Ale (IPA)

Every Beer has A Story. Join the adventure here with Cyclops on YouTube…

This one-eyed epic force of nature is easily one of the heaviest waves in the world. Cyclops India Pale Ale reflects the legend wave with enormous, explosive power holding up a strong wall of flavour, ramped up hops and a dry bitter finish.

Winner of GOLD MEDAL 2021;silver medal 2020; bronze 2022, for India Pale Ale at Perth Royal Beer Awards.

Pairing Note: Cyclops is a match for anything from pizzas to burgers to antipasto.

Available on tap and 375ml cans.

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ABV: 6.0%

IBU: 45

BLACK JACK - PORTER

Named after Black Jack Anderson, Australia’s only pirate who roamed the waters near Middle Island wreaking havoc to locals and passers by.  This nearly black porter beers contains strong flavours of roasted grains, toffee, coffee and chocolate with a mild hint of beech.

WINNER of CHAMPION Porter/ Stout TROPHY 2022 & 2021 at Perth Royal Beer Awards!! Plus silver medal 2022 Australian International Beer Awards; GOLD medals 2022 & 2021 and silver medals 2022, 2021, 2020 & 2018 Perth Royal Beer Awards.

Pairing Note: Shines paired with oysters, vintage cheddar, brownies, cheese cake and waffles.

Available on tap and in 375ml cans.

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ABV: 5.2%

IBU: 26 

SHIPWRECK STOUT

LIMITED RELEASE: The “Shipwreck Stout” is like a smooth touch of moonlight on a dark calm ocean. Created from dark malts, local barley & coffee, then aged indulgently for 12 months on a reef of rum soaked oak.

“Esperance’s Recherche Archipelago – bountiful in Islands and reef, over the years, so many ships coming to grief”

Aged on Ord River ‘Hoochery’ rum soaked oak, with Cloud Eleven locally roasted coffee.

Pairing Note: Compliment your stout with peppered steak, mussels , prosciutto, parmesan. Ideal with chocolate pudding, creme brulee and dark chocolate.

Available on tap and in 375ml cans.

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ABV: 9.5%

IBU: 26 

Wharton - Witbier

Wharton – Witbier A refreshing crisp fruity seasonal ale featuring local wheat direct from the paddock to the brewery to you. Belgium Witbier ‘white beer’ is light golden, hazy, with subtle citrus spice balancing the silky smooth malt. Spritzy carbonation and perfect white froth will quench your thirst and entice you to wet your palette like the white sands and spectacular blue waters.

Pairing Note: Witbier partners great to salads, fresh fish, seafood pasta, mussles & fries, cheese toasty, fruit salad, panna cotta…

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ABV: 4.6%

IBU: 20

The Homestead - Farmhouse Ale

This crisp refreshing Belgian Saison ‘farmhouse’ style ale has the rustic strong character of our historical Homesteads. Traditionally these ales were brewed in farmhouses during winter ready for drinking come summer. Pale, unfiltered with expressive citrus spicy flavours and a dry finish.

Winner of GOLD MEDAL 2022 Perth Royal Beer Awards!… also silver 2022 & bronze in 2020, 2019 and 2018 for Saison.  Plus silver medal 2022 Australian International Beer Awards, for Belgian style beer.

Currently only available in 375ml cans.

Pairing Note: The Farmhouse Ale is great paired with full flavoured dishes from spicy asian to curries, grilled meats, shellfish, and garlic herb butter.

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ABV: 6.0%

IBU: 25

The Tanker – Dark Ale

This Dark Ale salutes the great Tanker Jetty. In appreciation of an iconic Esperance landmark with a rich shared history experiencing dark times. The Tanker balances a complex but subtle array of malt flavours (caramel, toast, nuts, liquorice, chocolate and coffee) with a mildly spicy finish.

Pairing Note: Pairing Note: The Tanker tastes great with with BBQ’s, grilled cheese, roasts and stews.

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ABV: 5.1%

IBU: 24

Old Smokey – Porter

This Porter will remind you of happy times sitting around a campfire watching your billy boil, and your eyes watering from the smoke! Very dark smokey porter. Strong flavour of roasted coffee, chocolate, toffee.
Pairing Note: The Porter shines when paired with oysters, vintage Chedder cheese, brownies, cheese cake and waffles.

(Limited Release) – SOLD OUT

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ABV: 5.0%

IBU: 26

Nullarbor Nymph - Belgian Tripel

NULLARBOR NYMPH - BELGIAN TRIPEL

RARE RELEASE.  A curvaceous barrel aged beer with subtle hints of honey to keep you warm on those lonely Nullarbor nights. The flavours of whiskey will linger, just like the Nullarbor Nymph legend. Brewed, barrel aged and bottled in 2020 when the crossing of the Nullarbor was as elusive as the Nullarbor Nymph. Esperance barley, triple fermented (don’t ask why) with Esperance honey. Aged in Melbourne whisky barrels for a true cross Nullarbor brew. Warning: will not protect you from COVID !

Pairing Note: Delicious with smoked pork, basil pesto pasta, shellfish, strong cheeses, and mulberry pie!

Only available in 500ml king brown bottles, direct from cellar door –  fewer than 100 bottles remain!

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ABV: 8.1%

IBU: 25 

THE SOUTHERLY - INDIA PALE LAGER (IPL)

LIMITED RELEASE. A salute to all things South Coast WA. Fresh harvested wet hops from Great Southern Hops provide a beautiful round bitterness balanced against locally grown Esperance barley and rye.  Just like our sea breeze, it’s reliable and crisp, a wonderfully refreshing lager suitable for any hour of the day.

This is the first ever beer made with 100% south coast locally grown produce – hops + raw rye + raw barley + rain water. Truly Local Craft Beer.

Pairing Note: Perfect with tasty cheese and burgers with grilled meats, bacon, chillies with BBQ sauce.

Available on tap  – one batch only!

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ABV: 4.1%

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Special COMMUNITY CONTRACT bREWS

This unique fiery red ale was produced from the last surviving barley after the November 2015 fires.  Fred’s final barley crop has ensured a rich coloured smooth tasting beer.  Brewed by family and close friends to be savoured with a bloody good neck chop whilst on a slight lean and one eye shut.  A truly cultured ale in memory of our truly un-cultured mate.

Brewed by Lucky Bay Brewing on behalf of the Curnow family and friends, 2016.

Brew toasts lost father

Sons of late Scaddan farmer Kym ‘Freddy’ Curnow brew tribute

Richter Ale - Meckering beer

The Railway Hotel in Meckering was destroyed by an earthquake in 1968. To ensure locals could still enjoy a beer, the Shell roadhouse was set up as a temporary pub selling beer that was reportedly “all shook up”.

Richter Ale was brewed for the 50th Anniversary of the Meckering Earthquake using barley grown and harvested in Meckering, by the Snooke family.

Brewed by Lucky Bay Brewing on behalf of the Meckering community, 2018.

Lucky Bay brew Richter Ale ahead of Meckering earthquake anniversary

Richter Ale set for quake commemoration 

Local beer provides anniversary cheer

Roofless Lager - Kalannie special brew by Lucky Bay Brewing

Special brew made with Kalannie barley for ‘Wheatstock Kalannie 2019’.  Celebrating a new roof on the Kalannie Sporting & Recreation Club after a crazy tornado ripped it off in 2018.  

Barley from the good country of Robyn’s home patch, Lucky Bay Brewing is very proud to have made this beer for the Kalannie community.  Cheers to Bob Nixon and the rest of the Kalannie crew. #lovethewheatbelt 

Roofless lager – video.