The challenges of COVID and the acquisition of New Belgium have led to a change in US strategy for Lion, with the company’s recently launched San Francisco Little Creatures brewpub undergoing a rebrand.
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Furphy to launch second beer Furphy Crisp Lager
Lion-owned Furphy has launched its second beer Furphy Crisp Lager, a 4.5% abv beer that’s “light, crisp and offers the ultimate refreshment” according to Little Creatures brewers.
Brews News Week #267 Local Connection
This week on the podcast we look at how equity crowdfunding campaigns are doing one year on as well as the weeks beer news.
Little Creatures goes big with home brewers
While most people are having to stay home, Little Creatures is calling on home brewers around Australia to break out their systems for the chance to turn their homebrew into something much bigger.
Beer is a Conversation: Dean McLeod
Matt speaks with brewer Dean McLeod, whose brewing credits include Colonial Brewing, Malt Shovel and Little Creatures to see what he’s up to now and how the Canadian beer scene compares.
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.
Government backs $11m Little Creatures brewery renovation
Little Creatures is set for its third expansion in five years with an $11m investment by owners Lion into the renovation and installation of solar panels at its Geelong site.
All founders must plan for sale, says business expert
BDO partner Chris Balalovski speaks to Brews News about the necessity of preparing for a business exit, whether it be a buyout, merger, or the MBO of a brewery.
Jody Thomas: If she can do it I can do it too
Having great female role models in the brewing industry gave Little Creatures Geelong head brewer Jody Thomas the confidence to say, “If she can do it I can too”.
Beer is a Conversation: Ash Cranston and Tom Champion
Ash Cranston and Tom Champion from Brisbane’s Felons Brewing join Matt to discuss how to cope when beer lovers drink your brewery dry.