A powerful story of community this week, with the release of Harcourt Rising — a fundraising beer created to support businesses devastated by the January fires in Victoria.

Brewed by the breweries of Central Victoria and produced at Holgate Brewhouse, the Harcourt Rising Phoenix Pacific Ale is a refreshing summer ale brewed with 100% Galaxy hops, delivering those classic juicy, tropical notes.

This isn’t just another limited release — every dollar raised goes directly toward fire recovery efforts, helping local businesses rebuild after homes and livelihoods were lost.

Huge credit goes to the suppliers who stepped up to make it happen, including Hop Products Australia, Voyager Craft Malt, Bluestone Yeast, OnPack and Holgate Brewhouse, who donated ingredients, services and time to bring this beer to life.

It’s a reminder that when tough times hit, the Australian brewing community shows up.