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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Trappist Westvleteren 12 Single Craft Beer Westvleteren Brewery

Trappist Westvleteren 12
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De Molen Calvados Edition 2024 BA Quadrupel 330ml Bottle Craft Beer De Molen

De Molen Calvados Edition 2024 BA Quadrupel 330ml Bottle
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St Bernardus Abt 12 Quadrupel 2024 1500ml Magnum St. Bernardus Brewery

St Bernardus Abt 12 Quadrupel 2024 1500ml Magnum
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St. Feuillien Quadruple Craft Beer Brasserie St-Feuillien

St. Feuillien Quadruple
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Brouwerij Van Steenberge Gulden Draak 9000 Quadruple 750ml Single Craft Beer Brouwerij Van Steenberge

Brouwerij Van Steenberge Gulden Draak 9000 Quadruple 750ml
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Struise Pannepot 2021 Spiced Strong Ale 330ml Bottle Craft Beer De Struise

Struise Pannepot 2021 Spiced Strong Ale 330ml Bottle
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St Bernardus Abt 12 Quadrupel 2019 1500ml Magnum Craft Beer St. Bernardus Brewery

St Bernardus Abt 12 Quadrupel 2019 1500ml Magnum
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St Bernardus Abt 12 Quadrupel 2013 1500ml Magnum Craft Beer St. Bernardus Brewery

St Bernardus Abt 12 Quadrupel 2013 1500ml Magnum
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La Trappe Quadrupel 750ml Bottle Craft Beer La Trappe

La Trappe Quadrupel 750ml Bottle
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Kereru Sweet Bippy Quadrupel Kereru Brewing Company

Kereru Sweet Bippy Quadrupel
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La Trappe Quadrupel Magnum Single Craft Beer La Trappe

La Trappe Quadrupel Magnum
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St Bernardus Abt 12 Quadrupel 2021 1500ml Magnum St. Bernardus Brewery

St Bernardus Abt 12 Quadrupel 2021 1500ml Magnum
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Atrium Train des Ridera Belgian Quadrupel 330ml Bottle Craft Beer Brasserie Atrium

Atrium Train des Ridera Belgian Quadrupel 330ml Bottle
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St Bernardus Abt 12 Quadrupel 2018 1500ml Magnum Craft Beer St. Bernardus Brewery

St Bernardus Abt 12 Quadrupel 2018 1500ml Magnum
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St Bernardus Abt 12 Quadrupel 2014 1500ml Magnum Craft Beer St. Bernardus Brewery

St Bernardus Abt 12 Quadrupel 2014 1500ml Magnum
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St Bernardus Abt 12 Quadrupel 2012 1500ml Magnum Craft Beer St. Bernardus Brewery

St Bernardus Abt 12 Quadrupel 2012 1500ml Magnum
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Dieu du Ciel Rigor Mortis Abt Belgian Quadrupel 341ml Bottle Craft Beer Brasserie Dieu du Ciel

Dieu du Ciel Rigor Mortis Abt Belgian Quadrupel 341ml Bottle
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North End Salt And Wood Cuvee De Moor Barrel Aged Moroccan Quadruple Single Craft Beer North End Brewing Co

North End Salt And Wood Cuvee De Moor Barrel Aged Moroccan Quadruple
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Abbaye du Val Dieu Grand Cru Belgian Quadrupel 330ml Bottle Craft Beer Val Dieu

Abbaye du Val Dieu Grand Cru Belgian Quadrupel 330ml Bottle
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Struise Sint Amatus Oostvleteren 12 2018 Belgian Quadrupel Craft Beer De Struise Brouwers

Struise Sint Amatus Oostvleteren 12 2018 Belgian Quadrupel
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Straffe Hendrik Heritage 2016 - Rum Oak Aged Ale Single Craft Beer Brouwerij De Halve Maan

Straffe Hendrik Heritage 2016 - Rum Oak Aged Ale
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Alvinne Land van Mortagne Quadrupel Single Craft Beer Brouwerij Alvinne

Alvinne Land van Mortagne Quadrupel
$15.50
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Zundert 10 Trappist Quadrupel Craft Beer De Kievit

Zundert 10 Trappist Quadrupel
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St. Bernardus Abt 12 Quadrupel 750ml Bottle Craft Beer Brouwerij St. Bernardus

St. Bernardus Abt 12 Quadrupel 750ml Bottle
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St Bernardus Abt 12 Quadrupel 2020 1500ml Magnum Craft Beer Brouwerij St. Bernardus

St Bernardus Abt 12 Quadrupel 2020 1500ml Magnum
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St Bernardus Abt 12 Quadrupel 2015 1500ml Magnum Craft Beer Brouwerij St. Bernardus

St Bernardus Abt 12 Quadrupel 2015 1500ml Magnum
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Sierra Nevada Trip in the Woods: Rum Barrel-Aged Quad Single Craft Beer Sierra Nevada Brewing Company

Sierra Nevada Trip in the Woods: Rum Barrel-Aged Quad
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Lost Abbey Judgment Day Quadrupel Single Craft Beer Lost Abbey

Lost Abbey Judgment Day Quadrupel
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Kasteel Barista Chocolate Quad Craft Beer Brouwerij Van Honsebrouck

Kasteel Barista Chocolate Quad
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De Struise XXXX Quadrupel Reserva Single Craft Beer De Struise Brouwers

De Struise XXXX Quadrupel Reserva
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Alvinne Cuvée de Mortagne Virgin Oak 750ml Single Craft Beer Brouwerij Alvinne

Alvinne Cuvée de Mortagne Virgin Oak 750ml
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Struise Pannepot 2022 Quadrupel 330ml Bottle Craft Beer De Struise Brouwers

Struise Pannepot 2022 Quadrupel 330ml Bottle
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Straffe Hendrik Quadrupel 750ml Craft Beer Brouwerij De Halve Maan

Straffe Hendrik Quadrupel 750ml
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Garage Project 12th Anniversary Belgian Quad 375ml Bottle Craft Beer Garage Project

Garage Project 12th Anniversary Belgian Quad 375ml Bottle
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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.