About
Caldera Brewing & Blending Co. is a small batch brewery specialising in barrel aged, mixed culture saisons.
Inspired by the world-class growers, producers and chefs of the region, what sets Caldera's beers apart is their unwavering focus on traceable, local, and organic ingredients, as well as an additive-free brewing process. This dedication to origin and quality cultivates a ‘taste of place’ and creates beers with character and body that are exceptionally food-friendly.
To Caldera, quality, sustainability and tradition go hand in hand. Their saisons are fermented with a unique yeast and bacteria blend and aged inside oak barrels. To add character to these beers, they source local, organic, or regeneratively farmed hops, fruits, and botanicals.
Based in South Murwillumbah, NSW, and established in 2022, Caldera Brewing & Blending Co is a small, three-person team with diverse skills and experience.
Nick's experience in production, quality, and engineering was honed at award-winning local breweries Balter, Seven Mile, and Black Hops. Dom brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in commercialising cutting-edge science and technology at QUT and Lava Blue. Hayley's expertise in design, User Experience, and management stems from her time at TomTom.
Regenerative farming and sustainable, local supply chains are a priority for us and we are delighted to be a member of Northern Rivers Food (NRF), with many other passionate and creative local businesses. The abundance of high quality fruit and botanicals in our region means we can now collaborate with even more of the producers of the region, large and small, to deliver an experience unique to the Northern Rivers.
By joining the Independent Brewers Association (IBA), we're supporting a collective voice for independent Australian brewers. The IBA advocates for our industry, fighting for recognition and ensuring a sustainable future for independent beer. We're committed to upholding the values of quality, independence, and community that the IBA represents.
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