Brewing the Future of the North: North West Brewing Co & Mountway Finance

In the heart of Karratha, North West Brewing Co has become a must‑stop for travellers chasing good beer, great food, and live music. Their vision is bold — to be the beer of the north. But building a brewery and growing a brand in regional WA comes with challenges. That’s where Mountway Finance has been their partner from day one, helping turn ideas into a solid plan for growth.

The Challenge

Starting a brewery isn’t just about hops and barley. The team needed a clear picture of how to make the numbers stack up — from brewing costs to production capacity and how to get beer out across the Pilbara.

“When we were starting to think about building a brewery, we got Jordan to give us a hand with our brew costs and capacity, and how we could get our beer to a point where we could make the margins out of it.”

Then came new challenges: running a seasonal business in a mining region, tackling logistics, and finding ways to keep the beer flowing year‑round.

The Solution

Mountway wasn’t just about sourcing finance — it was about ongoing strategy. Jordan worked closely with the team, looking for creative ways to grow. Together, they identified new opportunities like contract brewing, which meant brewing in the southwest during quieter months and tapping new markets in mining camps up north.

“That’s what Mountway’s been able to do — they don’t just offer finance, they build a long‑term relationship to help us achieve goals and business growth.”

Mountway’s role has been part finance, part mentor, part trusted sounding board — ensuring the brewery could expand in a smart, sustainable way.

The Outcome

The partnership has kept North West Brewing Co moving forward:

• Built and expanded their brewery in Karratha
• Established contract brewing in the southwest to balance seasonality
• Secured new distribution into mining camps across the north
• Kept plans aligned with long‑term growth, not short‑term fixes
• Gained a finance partner invested in their success beyond the loan

Why It Matters

For North West Brewing Co, the road to becoming the beer of the north isn’t just about pouring pints — it’s about building a business that lasts. With Mountway on their side, they’ve been able to take big ideas and make them real, one step at a time.

“Mountway helps us on a journey that’s not just about attaining finance, but about achieving our goals and business growth.”

At Mountway, that’s what it’s all about: real conversations, real partnership, and the confidence that your ideas — no matter how ambitious — have a team backing you to make them happen.