Spinifex Brewing Co. Launches Experimental Drop Series with the Wildly Refreshing Citrus Cerveza

Spinifex Brewing Co. has officially unveiled its new Drop It Like It’s Hop: Experimental Drop Series — an ongoing program celebrating the brewery’s most creative, boundary-pushing, and flavour-forward beers. Designed to champion innovation and exploration, each release offers something unexpected, limited, and unmistakably Spinifex.

The first small-batch brew in the series was the Spinifex IPA, created as a trial to gauge the appetite for a fruity, hoppy 6.5% release. After selling out within weeks, the momentum continued with the launch of the Spinifex Citrus Cerveza — a vibrant Mexican-style lager with a uniquely Australian twist.

This beer utilises Maris Otter for its base with its signature biscuity back bone, supported by a touch of munich malt rounding out the malt profile with a large % of flaked corn/maize for that signature Mexican lager character, keeping the body crisp, dry, and summer-clean.

From there, we let Motueka hops do their thing, bright lime, soft sweetness, and finish with a whisper of lemon myrtle, that unmistakable native citrus that turns a simple cerveza into something layered, lifted, and unmistakably local.

Sitting at 5% ABV and around 22 IBU, it’s sessionable without being simple, the kind of beer that rewards both slow sipping and scorching-day thirst.  Clean. Zesty. Crafted with intent.

“Our Experimental Drop Series allows our brewers to play, push boundaries, and bring our community along for the ride,” said CEO Adam Barnard. “Citrus Cerveza sets the tone perfectly — a refreshing, approachable style infused with a native ingredient that makes it unmistakably ours.”

The Citrus Cerveza officially made its debut at Fremantle BeerFest (14–15 November), where festival-goers enjoyed the exclusive first pour alongside the wider Spinifex range. Bright lemon tones, beachside energy, and plenty of photo moments set the scene as Spinifex embraced the playful, experimental spirit of the series.

“Our Experimental Drops are a fusion of global brewing traditions and local creativity,” said General Manager Jordan Woods. “We’re proud to kick things off with a beer that connects the warmth and refreshment of a Mexican cerveza with the coastal, native character of Western Australia.”

Stay tuned — pre-sale will be available soon on our website, and the Citrus Cerveza will also be stocked in select stores and venues!