Dark Beer

Rich, roasty and full of character, dark beer is where the good stuff happens. From velvety stouts and porters to malty dunkels and altbiers, this collection brings together the deepest, most flavour-packed styles from Australia's best craft breweries and beyond. Whether you're after a coffee-laced imperial stout, a smooth nitro pour or a classic Belgian dark ale, there's something here to satisfy every dark beer craving. Browse our full range below and find your next favourite.

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Dark Beer Limited Edition Mixed Pack Mix Packs Beer Cartel

Dark Beer Limited Edition Mixed Pack
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Slow Lane Reverence Belgian Christmas Amber Ale 375ml Can Craft Beer Slow Lane

Slow Lane Reverence Belgian Christmas Amber Ale 375ml Can
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Ocean Reach Brown Ale West Bound 375ml Can Craft Beer Ocean Reach

Ocean Reach Brown Ale West Bound 375ml Can
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King River Stickie Altbier 375ml Can Craft Beer King River Brewing

King River Stickie Altbier 375ml Can
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Frenchies Trippin Noel Belgian Strong Dark Ale 330ml Can Craft Beer Frenchies Brewery

Frenchies Trippin Noel Belgian Strong Dark Ale 330ml Can
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Molly Rose Altbier 375ml Can Craft Beer Molly Rose

Molly Rose Altbier 375ml Can
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Limited Edition Tinnie Pack Mix Packs Beer Cartel

Limited Edition Tinnie Pack
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Trappist Westvleteren 12 Single Craft Beer Westvleteren Brewery

Trappist Westvleteren 12
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Leffe Brune Craft Beer Leffe

Leffe Brune
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Trappist Westvleteren 8 Single Craft Beer Westvleteren Brewery

Trappist Westvleteren 8
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Pauwel Kwak Amber 330ml Bottle Craft Beer Bosteels Brewery

Pauwel Kwak Amber 330ml Bottle
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Rochefort Trappistes 6 Craft Beer Rochefort Brewery

Rochefort Trappistes 6
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St Bernardus Abt 12 Quadrupel 330ml Bottle Craft Beer St. Bernardus Brewery

St Bernardus Abt 12 Quadrupel 330ml Bottle
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Paderborner Pilger 500ml Can Craft Beer Paderborner Brauerei

Paderborner Pilger 500ml Can
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Boatrocker Lamington Stout 375ml Can Craft Beer Boatrocker

Boatrocker Lamington Stout 375ml Can
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La Chouffe 330ml Craft Beer Brasserie d'Achouffe

La Chouffe Blonde 330ml Bottle
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Slow Lane No Mann's Land London Brown Ale 375ml Can Craft Beer Slow Lane

Slow Lane No Mann's Land London Brown Ale 375ml Can
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Westmalle Tripel Craft Beer Westmalle Brewery

Westmalle Tripel
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Reckless West Coast Dark Lager 375ml Can Craft Beer Reckless

Reckless West Coast Dark Lager 375ml Can
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Garage Project Black Denim 440ml Can Craft Beer Garage Project

Garage Project Black Denim 440ml Can
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Westmalle Dubbel Craft Beer Westmalle Brewery

Westmalle Dubbel
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Boatrocker Coffee Stout 375ml Can Craft Beer Boatrocker

Boatrocker Coffee Stout 375ml Can
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Hargreaves Hill As Advertised American Brown Ale 440ml Can Craft Beer Hargreaves Hill

Hargreaves Hill As Advertised American Brown Ale 440ml Can
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Kostritzer Dark Lager 500ml Can Craft Beer Beer Cartel

Kostritzer Dark Lager 500ml Can
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Chimay Tripel (White) 330ml Craft Beer Chimay

Chimay Tripel (White) 330ml
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Dad n Dave Tiramisu Pastry Stout 375ml Can Craft Beer Dad & Dave's

Dad n Dave Tiramisu Pastry Stout 375ml Can
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Boatroacker Sparkling Dramjet Whisky Fortified Imperial Stout 330ml Bottle Craft Beer Boatrocker

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Hofbrau Maibock 330ml Bottle Craft Beer Hofbrau

Hofbrau Maibock 330ml Bottle
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Dangerous Ales Milton Dark Lager 355ml Can Craft Beer Dangerous Ales

Dangerous Ales Milton Dark Lager 355ml Can
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Schofferhofer Dunkelweizen 500ml Bottle Craft Beer Schofferhofer

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Batch Elsie The Nitro Milk Stout 375ml Can Craft Beer Batch Brewing Company

Batch Elsie The Nitro Milk Stout 375ml Can
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Weihenstephaner Vitus Craft Beer Weihenstephan

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International Beer Mixed Pack Mix Packs Beer Cartel

International Beer Mixed Pack
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Jervis Bay POG IPA 500ml Can Craft Beer Jervis Bay

Jervis Bay POG IPA 500ml Can
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Guinness Draught Stout 470ml Can Craft Beer Guinness

Guinness Draught Stout 470ml Can
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Jervis Never Mind the Bullocks Imperial Stout 500ml Can Craft Beer Jervis Bay

Jervis Never Mind the Bullocks Imperial Stout 500ml Can
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White Bay Jumping The Gun Summer Amber 440ml Can Craft Beer White Bay

White Bay Jumping The Gun Summer Amber 440ml Can
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Jervis Bay Black Bevy Session Stout Craft Beer Jervis Bay Brewing Co

Jervis Bay Black Bevy Session Stout
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Delirium Nocturnum Craft Beer Brouwerij Huyghe

Delirium Nocturnum
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Weihenstephaner Hefe Weissbier Dunkel Craft Beer Weihenstephan

Weihenstephaner Hefe Weissbier Dunkel
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Delirium Tremens Craft Beer Brouwerij Huyghe

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Slow Lane Liquid Bread Doppelbock 375ml Can Craft Beer Slow Lane Brewing

Slow Lane Liquid Bread Doppelbock 375ml Can
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Ocean Reach Porter Craft Beer Ocean Reach Brewing

Ocean Reach Porter
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Hofbrau Dunkel 330ml Bottle Craft Beer Hofbrau

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Antwerpse Brouw Miss T Lucie Belgian Strong Ale 330ml Bottle Craft Beer Antwerpse Brouw Compagnie

Antwerpse Brouw Miss T Lucie Belgian Strong Ale 330ml Bottle
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Sunday Road Nitro Irish Stout 440ml Can Craft Beer Sunday Road Brewing

Sunday Road Nitro Irish Stout 440ml Can
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Weihenstephaner Korbinian Craft Beer Weihenstephan

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Weihenstephaner Tradition Bayrisch Dunkel Craft Beer Weihenstephan

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Cypher Shadowplay American Stout 440ml Can Craft Beer Cypher Brewing Co

Cypher Shadowplay American Stout 440ml Can
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Cypher Ancient Kingdom Dunkles Bock 440ml Can Craft Beer Cypher Brewing Co

Cypher Ancient Kingdom Dunkles Bock 440ml Can
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Garage Project London Fog Earl Grey & Vanilla Milk Porter 440ml Can Craft Beer Garage Project

Garage Project London Fog Earl Grey & Vanilla Milk Porter 440ml Can
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Bright Black Diamond Black IPA 440ml Can Craft Beer Bright

Bright Black Diamond Black IPA 440ml Can
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Boat Rocker Chocolate Stout 375ml Can Craft Beer Boatrocker

Boatrocker Chocolate Stout 375ml Can
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Stoic Smoked Porter 375ml Can Craft Beer Stoic

Stoic Smoked Porter 375ml Can
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Ekim Lil Black IPA 375ml Can Craft Beer Ekim

Ekim Lil Black IPA 375ml Can
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Stoic Stout 375ml Can Craft Beer Stoic

Stoic Stout 375ml Can
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Slow Lane Before Dawn Munich Dunkel 375ml Can Craft Beer Slow Lane

Slow Lane Before Dawn Munich Dunkel 375ml Can
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Banks Proper Stout 355ml Can Craft Beer Banks

Banks Proper Stout 355ml Can
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Garage Project Black Milk 440ml Can Craft Beer Garage Project

Garage Project Black Milk 440ml Can
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Local Brewing Co. x Bells Beach Locals Only Nitro Vanilla Milk Stout 440ml Can Craft Beer Bells Beach Brewing

Local Brewing Co. x Bells Beach Locals Only Nitro Vanilla Milk Stout 440ml Can
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Buy Dark Beer Online

Ordering dark beer online through Beer Cartel is easy and hassle-free. Whether you're after a coffee-laced imperial stout, a smooth nitro pour, or a classic Belgian dark ale, we've got the right bottle or can for you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between stout and porter?

Historically, stout was simply a stronger version of porter, and the two share a similar dark, roasty character built on roasted malts. Today the lines are blurrier, but porters generally lean smoother and more chocolatey, while stouts tend to be fuller-bodied with more pronounced roast and coffee notes. Both sit firmly in the dark beer camp.

What is an imperial stout?

An imperial stout is a bigger, stronger take on a traditional stout, typically higher in alcohol and more intensely flavoured, often with notes of coffee, dark chocolate, dried fruit and sometimes bourbon or whisky barrel character. They're best sipped slowly rather than sessioned.

What makes a beer a dark lager rather than a stout?

Dark lager is brewed using lager yeast at cooler fermentation temperatures, giving a cleaner, crisper profile than a stout or porter, which are both ales. It still carries roasty, malty character, but with less body and a smoother, more refreshing finish.

Is Belgian dark ale the same as a stout?

No. Belgian dark ale, like the Trappist beers from Rochefort and Orval, gets its complexity from Belgian yeast strains that produce fruity, spicy esters, alongside dark malt character. It's a different flavour profile to the roasted, often coffee-forward notes of a classic stout.

What food pairs well with dark beer?

Dark beer's roasted, malty character pairs beautifully with rich, hearty food. Think slow-cooked beef, barbecue, aged cheddar, dark chocolate desserts and smoked meats. Belgian dark ales also work well with game and rich stews.

Do you sell dark beer mixed packs?

Yes. Our Dark Beer Limited Edition Mixed Pack brings together a curated spread of stouts, porters and other dark styles in one order, a great way to explore the category without committing to a full case of one beer.