Beenleigh Launches Hard Orange Crush Just in Time for Summer

Beenleigh — the original name in Australian distilling, doing it since before your granddad was born — is kicking off summer early with Hard Orange Crush, a full-flavoured ready-to-drink (RTD) made with real Australian orange juice and a 4.5% adult twist.

Inspired by the flavours you grew up with, Hard Orange Crush brings soft drink nostalgia into the adult world — crafted with real juice for a bright, refreshing hit and a crisp, full-flavoured finish. Think: your favourite Sunnyboy, all grown up.

The release follows the breakout success of Beenleigh Pineapple Crush, which ranked among the top RTD launches in bottle shops for FY25 (based on scan sales across select banner groups). Now, Hard Orange Crush is here to do it all over again — with a citrusy punch and serious esky appeal.

“After the success of Pineapple Crush, we saw an appetite for nostalgic flavours done well,” says Will Sullivan, Brand Manager at Beenleigh. “Many premixes rely on novelty or overloaded sugar, but we wanted to deliver something that feels elevated — a drink with real flavour, real juice, and genuine replay value. Hard Orange Crush delivers exactly that.”

Beenleigh is Australia’s oldest-operating distillery, doing its thing since 1884. From its original stone building and copper pot still, the brand has grown to become one of the most trusted names in Australian spirits — known for its rich heritage, commitment to quality, and category innovation.

Crisp, bright, and effortlessly drinkable, Hard Orange Crush brings a familiar flavour into new territory. It’s built for easy-drinking moments — from late arvos in the park to house parties, Sunday sessions, and anywhere the esky makes an appearance.

TASTING NOTES​

Aroma: Light and citrusy with notes of sherbet and soft fizz
Palate: Smooth, bright and slightly sweet, with real juice and subtle tang
Finish: Clean and refreshing with soft carbonation and a crushable finish​

PRODUCT DETAILS​

Name: Beenleigh Hard Orange Crush
ABV: 4.5%
Format: 375mL cans (4-pack)

Beenleigh Hard Orange Crush is available now via select Dan Murphy’s and all good independents.