As millennials shun beer because of its carbs, Pete and Matt discuss the origins of the beer gut. And of course the big news stories of the week.
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Lion microbrewery scaled back after Townsville objections
Lion subsidiary Malt Shovel has agreed to conditions which cap production capabilities on the site of its new microbrewery Tiny Mountain, after objections from Townsville Brewery.
Lion’s Malt Shovel taphouse JV to launch on Sunny Coast
Malt Shovel, the ‘craft beer’ bar concept from Lion, is set to launch at a Sunshine Coast shopping centre following a JV with a Qld hospitality business.
Little Creatures toasts to San Francisco brewery
Lion has announced the opening of its first Little Creatures venue and microbrewery in the United States in San Francisco’s Mission Bay.
Lion secures future for XXXX brewery
Planning extensions have been secured to ensure the future of Lion’s XXXX brewery in Milton, just a year after facing strike action from workers.
Lion completes $2m solar investment at XXXX brewery
Lion has completed work on a multi-million dollar investment in solar energy at its brewery in Milton.
Brews News Week: As Punk As The GoGos
Will Pete be convinced of shower beers? And who has been described “as punk as the GoGos”? These stories and more as Pete and Matt discuss Brews News Week.
XXXX named top five Aussie brand in China
XXXX has been named one of the top five most recognised Australian brands in China, which owner Lion has attributed to tourism and its ‘lucky’ branding.
Malt Shed drops ‘brewery’ in trademark settlement
Victoria’s Malt Shed Brewery will no longer operate under that name following the settlement of a trademark dispute with Lion-owned Malt Shovel Brewery.
Brews News Week: Committed to Compliance
In brewing news this week, Lion acquires the UK’s Magic Rock Brewing and applications are now open for CUB grad programs. Pete and Matt discuss these and much more in this week’s episode of Brews News Week.