Chuck Hahn launches new independent beer brand Daughter
Australian brewing veteran Chuck Hahn has unveiled a new independent beer brand – Daughter – developed in collaboration with his daughter-in-law and co-founder of Chuck & Son’s Brewing Co, Amy Malpass Hahn.
Brewed in Sydney, Daughter is positioned as a family-owned, fully independent beer brand that focuses on fruit-infused brews, designed to recruit a whole new wave of drinkers to the beer category. The launch marks a major milestone for Hahn, whose brewing career spans more than five decades.
“After fifty years in brewing, I’ve seen the industry evolve in remarkable ways. But one thing that hasn’t changed enough is who beer is made for,” says Hahn. “Daughter is brewed with the same devotion to flavour and quality that has defined my career, but it’s designed through an entirely new lens. It opens the door for people who’ve never quite found their place in beer, while exciting those who thought they’d seen it all.”
Daughter will launch exclusively online from Monday 1 December, debuting with Passionfruit, a crisp, fruit-forward and low-carb beer. Packaged at 4.2 per cent ABV, Daughter Passionfruit offers tropical brightness and a clean, sessionable finish.
As the beer category expands in line with demand for more mindful options, Daughter intends to cater to a new audience entirely and expand the definition of beer itself. Not a seltzer or a shandy, it’s described as “real beer, brewed differently for those who value flavour, design and experience as much as refreshment”.
“Innovation in beer doesn’t have to mean higher ABV or more hops,” says Malpass Hahn. “It can mean reimagining beer for the way people actually drink – and engage with brands – today. There’s enormous potential in creating beers people didn’t know they’d love. Beers that are refreshing, refined, and made with the expertise only Chuck can bring.”
Hahn added: “This is about legacy evolving. Beer is at a crossroads. For decades it’s been made for and marketed to a narrow idea of who a beer drinker is. Daughter shows that when you combine brewing mastery with a modern perspective, you can open the category to entirely new audiences, without losing the soul of what beer is.
“My career has always been about building beers people love. But this one’s different. It’s not just another great beer; it’s a shift in mindset. Daughter proves beer still has room to surprise.”
With Daughter Passionfruit rolling out via www.daughterbrews.com.au from Monday, two further variations – Lychee and Watermelon – are set to follow in early 2026, brewed with the same standards and 100 per cent natural ingredients. Daughter is also expected to reach select bottle shops from mid-2026.
