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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Ocean Reach Porter Craft Beer Ocean Reach Brewing

Ocean Reach Porter
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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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Stoic Smoked Porter 375ml Can Craft Beer Stoic

Stoic Smoked Porter 375ml Can
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Sierra Nevada Porter 355ml Can Craft Beer Sierra Nevada Brewing Company

Sierra Nevada Porter 355ml Can
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Dad & Dave's Oak & Whiskey Porter 375ml Can Dad & Dave's Brewing

Dad & Dave's Oak & Whiskey Porter 375ml Can
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Local Brewing Co On What Grounds Coffee Porter 440ml Can Craft Beer Local Brewing Co

Local Brewing Co On What Grounds Coffee Porter 440ml Can
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Sleeping Village Black Alder Robust Porter 440ml Can Craft Beer Sleeping Village

Sleeping Village Black Alder Robust Porter 440ml Can
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Garage Project Baltic Porter 330ml Can Craft Beer Garage Project

Garage Project Baltic Porter 330ml Can
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Alesmith Porter 355ml Can Craft Beer AleSmith Brewing Company

Alesmith Porter 355ml Can
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Siren Coldblooded Porter Craft Beer Siren Craft Brew

Siren Coldblooded Porter
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The Garden Vanilla & Chocolate Porter Single Craft Beer The Garden Brewery

The Garden Vanilla & Chocolate Porter
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Sierra Nevada Farm Trail Harvest Baltic Porter 375ml Bottle Craft Beer Sierra Nevada Brewing Company

Sierra Nevada Farm Trail Harvest Baltic Porter 375ml Bottle
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Badlands Darkness London Porter 355ml Can Craft Beer Badlands Brewery

Badlands Darkness London Porter 355ml Can
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Hope Chocolate Milk Porter Craft Beer Hope Brewery

Hope Chocolate Milk Porter 375ml Can
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Garage Project Campout Vanilla and Honey Porter 330ml Can Craft Beer Garage Project

Garage Project Campout Vanilla and Honey Porter 330ml Can
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Garage Project Cockswain's Courage Double Barrelled Edition (1 Bottle Limit) Single Garage Project

Garage Project Cockswain's Courage Double Barrelled Edition (1 Bottle Limit)
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BrewDog Zombie Cake Praline Porter Single Craft Beer BrewDog

BrewDog Zombie Cake Praline Porter
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Les Trois Mousquetaires Porter Baltique Craft Beer Les Trois Mousquetaires

Les Trois Mousquetaires Porter Baltique
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Amager Baby Wombat From Hell Porter 440ml Can Craft Beer Amager Bryghus

Amager Baby Wombat From Hell Porter 440ml Can
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Yeastie Boys Pot Kettle Black 330ml Can Craft Beer Yeastie Boys

Yeastie Boys Pot Kettle Black 330ml Can
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Anderson Valley Salted Caramel Bourbon Barrel Aged Porter Single Craft Beer Anderson Valley Brewing Company

Anderson Valley Salted Caramel Bourbon Barrel Aged Porter
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Yulli's Fat Nerd Vanilla Porter 375ml Can Single Craft Beer Yulli's Brews

Yulli's Fat Nerd Vanilla Porter 375ml Can
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8 Wired Baltyk Tasman Malbec Barrel Aged Baltic Porter Single 8 Wired Brewing

8 Wired Baltyk Tasman Malbec Barrel Aged Baltic Porter
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Kereru For Great Justice Coconut Porter Kereru Brewing Company

Kereru For Great Justice Coconut Porter
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Mikkeller Tweaker Coffee Porter Craft Beer Mikkeller

Mikkeller Tweaker Coffee Porter
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Robinsons Trooper Red n Black Robinsons

Robinsons Trooper Red n Black
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Maui Coconut Hiwa Porter 355ml Can Craft Beer Maui Brewing Company

Maui Coconut Hiwa Porter 355ml Can
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Zywiec Porter Zywiec

Zywiec Porter
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Tiny Rebel Stay Puft Marshmallow Porter Craft Beer Tiny Rebel Brewing Co

Tiny Rebel Stay Puft Marshmallow Porter
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De Molen Hamer & Sikkel (Hammer & Sickle) Craft Beer Brouwerij de Molen

De Molen Hamer & Sikkel (Hammer & Sickle)
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Wylam Macchiato Coffee Hazelnut Porter Single Craft Beer Wylam Brewery

Wylam Macchiato Coffee Hazelnut Porter
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Harviestoun Old Engine Oil 330ml Can Craft Beer Harviestoun

Harviestoun Old Engine Oil 330ml Can
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Bevog Ond Smoked Porter Single Craft Beer Bevog Brewery

Bevog Ond Smoked Porter
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Collective Arts Origin of Darkness BA Porter Single Craft Beer Collective Arts Brewing

Collective Arts Origin of Darkness BA Porter
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Kereru For Great Justice: Wood-Fired Toasted Coconut Porter Kereru Brewing Company

Kereru For Great Justice: Wood-Fired Toasted Coconut Porter
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3 Fonteinen Zwet.be Craft Beer 3 Fonteinen

3 Fonteinen Zwet.be
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Maui Coconut Hiwa Porter 375ml Can Craft Beer Maui Brewing Company

Maui Coconut Hiwa Porter 375ml Can
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Rogue Mocha Porter Rogue Ales

Rogue Mocha Porter
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Garage Project Island Mind Coconut Vanilla Porter 440ml Can Craft Beer Garage Project

Garage Project Island Mind Coconut Vanilla Porter 440ml Can
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Garage Project Rosie Lee Milk and Three Sugars English Breakfast Porter 440ml Can Craft Beer Garage Project

Garage Project Rosie Lee Milk and Three Sugars English Breakfast Porter 440ml Can
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Sierra Nevada Porter Craft Beer Sierra Nevada Brewing Company

Sierra Nevada Porter
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Fullers London Porter Craft Beer Fullers

Fullers London Porter
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Samuel Smiths Taddy Porter Craft Beer Samuel Smith

Samuel Smiths Taddy Porter
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Townshend's Black Strap Porter Townshend Brewery

Townshend's Black Strap Porter
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Dia De Los Muertos Pay The Ferryman Porter Day of the Dead (Mexicana)

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8 Wired Baltic Smoke Smoked Baltic Porter 440ml Can Craft Beer 8 Wired Brewing

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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.