Great Northern Super Crisp is brewed by Carlton & United Breweries (part of Asahi) and has grown into one of Australia’s top-selling beers since its launch, closely associated with the tropical Queensland lifestyle the brand markets itself around. It sits at a notably low 3.5% ABV, positioning it as a genuine session beer rather than a standard-strength lager, which has helped it appeal to drinkers looking for something they can have several of over a long, hot afternoon. It has also picked up medals at the Australian International Beer Awards in the reduced-alcohol lager category.
Great Northern Super Crisp Review at a Glance
| Style | Reduced-alcohol lager |
| ABV | 3.5% |
| Brewery | Carlton & United Breweries (Asahi) |
| Country | Australia |
| Serving temp | 2 to 4 C (36 to 39 F) |
| US availability | Not currently exported to the US |
How It Tastes
Great Northern Super Crisp pours a pale straw gold with a light, quickly settling head. The aroma is mild and slightly fruity, with barely any hop character. On the palate it is very light-bodied, with a faint sweetness upfront and a clean, watery finish that leaves almost no aftertaste. At 3.5% ABV it drinks noticeably lighter than a standard lager, which is exactly the point: this is a beer engineered to be sessionable in hot weather rather than to impress with flavor. Judged on those terms, it does what it sets out to do.
At 3.5% ABV it is built to survive a long, hot Queensland afternoon rather than to be studied glass by glass.
- Genuinely low ABV and sessionable
- One of Australia’s best-selling beers
- Award-winning in the reduced-alcohol lager category
- Very light, easy-drinking profile for hot weather
- Not currently exported to the US
- Not stocked on Saucey
- Very light flavor with little to distinguish it beyond drinkability
Great Northern Super Crisp is an Australian lager not sold through US delivery apps. Coors Light is a comparable US-available crisp light lager.
FAQs
Is Great Northern an Australian beer?
Yes. Great Northern Super Crisp is brewed by Carlton & United Breweries in Australia and is one of the country’s best-selling beers.
How strong is Great Northern Super Crisp?
Great Northern Super Crisp is 3.5% ABV, a reduced-alcohol session strength.
Who owns Great Northern?
Great Northern is brewed by Carlton & United Breweries, which is owned by Asahi.
Can you buy Great Northern in the US?
Not currently. Great Northern Super Crisp is not exported to the US and is not stocked on Saucey; it is sold throughout Australia.
