Great Northern Brewing Co. beer

Great Northern Brewing Co. is one of Australia's most popular beer brands, famously known as the 'Beer for Up North'. The brand was originally created to pay homage to the brewing heritage of Queensland and has become synonymous with the Australian outdoor lifestyle. The product is primarily brewed at the Yatala Brewery in Queensland and the Abbotsford Brewery in Victoria, ensuring it remains an authentically Australian-made beverage.

While its branding evokes the heritage of the Cairns-based brewery founded in 1927, the modern Great Northern brand was launched in 2010 by Carlton & United Breweries (CUB). Ownership has shifted through major global mergers: CUB was acquired by Anheuser-Busch InBev in 2016, and subsequently sold to Asahi Group Holdings in 2020. Today, the brand is owned by Asahi, a Japanese multinational, but continues to operate under the Carlton & United Breweries subsidiary in Australia.