Stone & Wood Brewing Co.
Byron Bay, NSW, Australia · Est. 2008
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Why this matters
The birthplace of the modern Australian Pacific Ale. A stop in Byron Bay isn't complete without soaking up the coastal vibes and tasting the beer that defined a generation of craft drinkers.
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Timeline
- 2008Founded
Stone & Wood Brewing Co. begins brewing in Byron Bay, NSW.
- 2021Acquired
Originally independent under Fermentum, controversially acquired by Lion in 2021.
The People
Behind the beer
Byron Bay iconic sustainable independent craft brewery.
The Beer Library
Beers
Pacific Ale
Year-RoundAustralian Pale Ale
Unfiltered, cloudy, and hopped entirely with Australian Galaxy. Pacific Ale effectively created an Australian beer style, and half the country's breweries have made a version of it since. Lion — and so Kirin — acquired Stone & Wood in 2021.
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How it changed hands
1 recorded move- 2008Founded
- 2021Acquired
Originally independent under Fermentum, controversially acquired by Lion in 2021.
Today the chain tops out at Kirin Holdings (Lion).
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Sources
- controlConfirmed
Stone & Wood Brewing Co. is controlled by Public company.
Kirin Report 2025 · Kirin Holdings · 2025
PrimaryHigh reliabilityAccessed 2026-08-05Reviewed 2026-08-05
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Straight answers
Common questions about Stone & Wood Brewing Co.
- Who owns Stone & Wood Brewing Co.?
- Stone & Wood Brewing Co. is owned by Kirin Holdings (Lion). Stone & Wood Brewing Co. is based in Byron Bay, NSW, Australia.
- Is Stone & Wood Brewing Co. still independent?
- No. Stone & Wood Brewing Co. is owned by Kirin Holdings (Lion) and is no longer independent.
- When was Stone & Wood Brewing Co. acquired?
- 2021. Originally independent under Fermentum, controversially acquired by Lion in 2021.
- When was Stone & Wood Brewing Co. founded?
- Stone & Wood Brewing Co. was founded in 2008 in Byron Bay, NSW, Australia.
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