International beer brings together brewing traditions shaped over centuries by local ingredients, yeast cultures, brewing methods and drinking customs.
The collection spans the complex bottle-conditioned ales of Belgium, crisp Japanese lager, German wheat beer, Irish stout and lager from Italy, Greece and other established brewing nations.
Producers include Chimay, Rochefort, Westmalle, La Chouffe, Duvel, Asahi, Yebisu, Echigo, Erdinger, Guinness, Peroni, Mamos and more.
Belgian Trappist Beer
Trappist beer is associated with recognised Trappist monastic communities and must meet specific production and organisational requirements.
The collection includes Chimay, Rochefort and Westmalle, spanning styles such as Dubbel, Tripel and strong dark ale.
These beers can show considerable fermentation-derived complexity, including fruit, spice and malt character, and are often bottle conditioned.
Belgian Abbey & Strong Ale
Belgian beer extends well beyond the official Trappist tradition.
La Chouffe Blonde, Duvel Golden Ale and Leffe Blonde represent different expressions of Belgian strong and abbey-associated ale traditions.
Although sometimes merchandised alongside Trappist beers, they should not be described as Trappist unless they meet the specific designation.
Japanese Beer
Japanese lager is particularly associated with clean fermentation, restrained malt and crisp finishes.
The range includes Asahi Super Dry, Yebisu Premium All Malt and Echigo Koshihikari Rice Lager.
Echigo incorporates Koshihikari rice, while Yebisu offers an all-malt interpretation, illustrating that Japanese beer extends beyond one standard lager recipe.
German Wheat Beer
Germany's wheat beer tradition is represented by Erdinger Weissbier and Erdinger Dunkel.
Wheat beer typically incorporates a significant proportion of malted wheat and relies strongly on yeast character, which can contribute distinctive fruit and spice aromas.
Hoegaarden, from Belgium, provides another wheat-based tradition through the Belgian witbier style.
European Lager, Stout & Ale
The wider collection includes Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Birra Moretti, Stella Artois, Heineken, Mamos Pilsner and other familiar European lagers.
Ireland is represented by Guinness Draught and Kilkenny Draught, providing contrasting stout and ale traditions.
Together, these beers demonstrate why country of origin can be a useful starting point when exploring international brewing.
Choosing International Beer
For a crisp style, explore Japanese or European lager.
For greater fermentation and malt complexity, Belgian Trappist and strong ales offer a very different experience, while German wheat beer places yeast and wheat character at the centre.
For darker beer, Guinness provides a classic introduction to dry stout.
Shop International Beer at Kent Street Cellars
Explore imported beer from Belgium, Japan, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Greece and beyond, including Trappist ale, lager, wheat beer, stout and other regional styles.
Delivery is available Australia-wide, with same-day delivery also available across eligible Sydney metropolitan areas.
