One group of South Australian brewers is looking to do something a little different by blending ale with unique local flavours. The Riverlands Woolshed Brewery now has its sights set on conquering the regions largest crop — citrus.

The Big Orange is the latest idea from the Murtho brewers and Adelaide Hills company Left Barrel Brewing, infusing a kettle of sour beer with juice from locally grown oranges.

Brewer Jackson Beavis said the idea came about due to the abundance of citrus grown around them.

"I was able to use fresh orange juice that was squeezed that morning and get it straight to the brewery," he said.

"We have got access to oranges this season … there are plenty of them around. We came up with this idea to brew something together that brings both of our talents together, and use a bit of local Riverland influence."

The beverage shares its name with the regions once iconic Big Orange attraction, which now sits idle and lifeless off the Sturt Highway. Mr Beavis said the beer was somewhat of a symbol of the monument and the industry overall, given the easy access to imported fruit and juice concentrate.