When the chill of winter starts to fade and the days grow longer, there’s no better companion than a beer that bridges the gap — something warm enough for cool nights, yet crisp enough for sunny afternoons. Enter Nagambie Brewery’s Amber Ale — a malt-forward beauty that defies the hop-heavy trends and leans into charm, balance, and flavour.

A Taste of Subtle Sophistication

This isn’t your typical American-style Amber Ale. Nagambie’s Amber Ale is refined and full of character — the kind of beer that wins you over slowly, sip by sip. On the nose, you’ll find honeyed nougat, a hint of florals, and a biscuity sweetness that sets the tone for what’s to come.

Take your first sip, and the ripe nectarines and toasty treacle bread take centre stage, creating a rich, layered palate that’s both comforting and fresh. Light copper in colour and medium-bodied, it finishes with a cheeky, tacky note that lingers just long enough to make you want another.

The Perfect Match for Casual Feasts

Food pairing is where this Amber Ale really shines. The toasty malt character and light sweetness complement hearty, savoury favourites. Pair it with a Salami Pizza for a punchy contrast, or a Fish Burger for a coastal twist. And if you’re keeping it simple? Grab a bowl of Potato Gems — it’s an unexpectedly perfect match for that malty, biscuity base.

The Ideal Transition into Spring

There’s something about this beer that captures the spirit of the season. It’s approachable yet intriguing, offering depth without heaviness. Whether you’re enjoying a lazy afternoon by the lake, firing up the BBQ, or sharing stories around the table, Nagambie Brewery Amber Ale brings warmth and personality to every moment.

Visit Nagambie Brewery & Distillery

The best way to experience this Amber Ale is fresh from the source. Visit Nagambie Brewery & Distillery, located in the heart of Victoria’s lakes region, and explore the full range of locally crafted beers and spirits — all made with a deep respect for tradition and flavour.

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Saturday 18th October

Get ready to raise your steins—Oktoberfest is back at Nagambie Brewery & Distillery! We’re transforming the brewery into a buzzing German beer hall, complete with a mouth-watering German-inspired feast and 1L steins of your favourite brews. 

Pull on your lederhosen, bring your mates, and settle in for a weekend filled with hearty food, flowing beer, and that unbeatable Nagambie lakeside energy. It’s the celebration you won’t want to miss — Prost! 

Book your table now via our website and lock in your spot for the biggest Bavarian bash of the year! 

Book now!  

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To be honest, all anyone really means by the term ‘craft beer’ is any froffie that’s created in a traditional way by a small brewery. So, if you take away the big players – Asahi and Lion, both of which are now owned by overseas interests, and Coopers, which is the biggest Australian-owned brewer left – what you have left is the craft brewers.

In Australia, craft brewers are represented by the Independent Brewers Association, who provide a voice for the more than 600 brewers doing their own thing away from the protection of big multinational organisations. According to the IBA, a new small brewery opens somewhere in the country every six days.

This is how the IBA defines an independent or craft brewer: has aggregate beer sales of less than 40 million litres a year, is not more than 20 per cent owned by a brewery that produces more than 40 million litres a year, and doesn’t hold more than a 20 per cent stake in a brewery with sales of more than 40 million litres each year.

Which is all just a fancy way of saying a craft brewery is one that produces a relatively small amount of beer each year (the Melbourne CUB factory makes about 2.7 million bottles of beer every single day) and doesn’t have backing from any of the big boys.

To put that into perspective, that’s about 140 million pots. Here, at Nagambie Brewery, we expect to make about 20,000 litres of beer in 2020 which puts us well and truly in the craft brewing category.

The benefits for the punter and average beer lover, of course, is that they have the privilege of getting to taste beers into which a genuine amount of love and passion have been poured. It’s also an opportunity to support small businesses, which in the current climate is a very big deal.

Then there’s the diversity of flavour. Every brewer has their own idea of what they like to drink, which influences what they produce. If you look at the results of the Hottest 100 Indie Craft Beers as voted by the beer-loving public for GABS (or what used to be known as the Great Australian Beer SpecTAPular), you’ll see every style of bevvie from Australian pale ales to goses listed. Brewers also create special drops just for the festival – in the past, they’ve included Belly Button Beer, created using yeast captured from the brewer’s belly button fluff, and a Wabbit Saison that used waste carrots.

You’re not going to find those sorts of niche flavours at Nagambie Brewery, but our brewer Jamie Chesher doesn’t mind experimenting. In the past he’s made seasonal beers, like an IPA  and British Brown Ale, and for summer 2020 is working on something special we can’t wait to share with you. These are only available on site, so you better hurry up and pay us a visit.

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1. Visit Nagambie Brewery & Distillery

If you enjoy good beer and delicious food, you need to make sure you spend some time visiting us. We pride ourselves on our good, unpretentious bevvies, tasty food and old-fashioned country hospitality. Drop by, find yourself a table out on the deck if it’s sunny or get cosy inside by the fire, then peruse the menu and put in your order. We’ve got gin tastings and brewery tours, too, as well as plenty of special events. Don’t forget Thursdays are steak night, where you can get a rib-eye, chips and salad for 20 bucks.

2. Follow the Black Caviar Trail

This famous mare, who won every race she ever ran, was born at Gilgai Farm in Nagambie on 18 August 2006. To say the whole town is proud of her is an understatement, and it’s no surprise we feature heavily on the Black Caviar Trail. There are 15 stops in Nagambie and the surrounding districts, including Noorilim Estate, a magnificent mansion and estate, a number of stud farms, and Fowles Wines. Right on the lake at Nagambie is sculpture Mitch Mitchell’s bronze statue of Black Caviar, based on a photo of jockey Luke Nolen riding her to victory in the 2011 Schweppes Stakes at Moonee Valley.

3. Take a Taste at Mitchelton Wines

Learn all about the Nagambie wine-growing region when you drop by the Mitchelton cellar door. Take a guided tasting through the vineyard’s current releases or delve back and explore the vintage and museum wines from the Mitchelton and Preece collections. Halliday Wine Companion has given Mitchelton a five-star rating, and the heart and soul of the region and winemakers here are captured in every glass.

4. Float Away on the Goulburn Explorer

Journey between two local wineries, Michelton and Tahbilk, taking in the town of Nagambie along the way on the Goulburn Explorer. This river cruiser has a spacious viewing deck and space for about 50 people. So if you’ve got a special event coming up – a big birthday, maybe – you can book a great day out. Otherwise keep an eye on the Goulburn Explorer Facebook page for winery tours, sunset cruises and other other special events.

5. Shop at Harvest Moon

If you love Australian design, you need to stop at Harvest Moon. This gorgeous shop, with an aesthetic that matches Nagambie’s earthy beauty, has a carefully edited selection of both fashion and homewares. The racks feature beautiful separates for women, and the shelves are filled with cushions, scented candles and other covetable pieces for the home. There’s also a kids’ selection of clothing and toys. Grab a reminder of your trip to Nagambie or buy something special for a friend.

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