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James Boag plans to close 145-year-old Tasmania brewery

Lion has begun a consultation period with affected staff to discuss potential redeployment within its remaining brewery ...
Voodoo Ranger Hard Cola and Hard Lemonade

Voodoo Ranger introduces two new RTD flavours

The new beverages feature a 6 per cent ABV and are packaged in 375ml cans.
Recall: Steinlager Alcohol Free bottles, contain alcohol

Not so alcohol-free: Steinlager recalls 2538 cases after labelling error

The recall affects Steinlager Ultra Low Carb bottles with a best-before date of 21/10/26
Lion names new ANZ leadership team

Lion names new ANZ leadership team

The move is part of a broader strategy to integrate Lion’s Australian and New Zealand operations.
White Claw

Mark Anthony Brands to take control of White Claw in Australia

The two companies agreed earlier this year to wind down the partnership.
White Claw alcoholic seltzer

Lion to discontinue White Claw distribution

White Claw is a range of alcoholic seltzers available in various fruit flavours.

Coles Liquor names eight best suppliers of the year

The retailer awarded Lion as top beer supplier and Accolade Wines as top wine supplier.

Lion to shut Malt Shovel Brewery as costs continue to rise

The company will transfer brewing of multiple brands to other plants in northern NSW, and Geelong in Victoria.

Lion restructures Australian leadership team

In an internal announcement, CEO Sam Fischer outlined the leadership changes
White Claw gives a fresh take on hard lemonade with Rfrshr range

White Claw gives a fresh take on hard lemonade with Refrshr

The new range has four flavours: Limon with a hint of Calamansi, Strawberry with a touch of Kiwi, Blood Orange with a hi...

Kirin Hyoketsu to be manufactured and sold in Australia

The beverage's distinctive lemon juice is “meticulously crafted” using the Hyoten Toketsu method – where the lemon juice...

Lion takes full ownership of Australian distiller Four Pillars

Four Pillars co-founders and chief distiller, Cameron Mackenzie and brand and strategy director, Matt Jones will remain ...
Lion unveils new packaging for Tooheys' beer

Lion unveils new packaging for Tooheys beer

The company collaborated with creative agency Weave to give the bottles a “fresh, modern look” while still paying homage...

Hahn Brewery launches its lowest-carb beer yet

Lion has launched its new Hahn Ultra Low Carb beer, with less than 1g carbs per bottle and only 87 calories per serving.

XXXX brewery in Queensland now 100 per cent solar-powered

Justin Merrell, Lion’s sustainability director, said the Milton site is one of Brisbane’s most historic landmarks and th...
XXXX Brewery expands production with $5m investment from Lion

XXXX Brewery expands production with $5m investment from Lion

Patrick Donohue, sales director for XXXX, described the brewery as "a Queensland icon" having operated on Milton Road fo...
Lion, TWE recognised in Australian Drinks Awards

Lion, TWE recognised in Australian Drinks Awards

“It has been a transformational time, and our judging panels certainly had their work cut out for them given the excitin...

Lion Group appoints new CEO

Sam Fischer joins the company after serving as the president of Asia Pacific and global travel at Diageo.

Ostra Distillers acquires Lion’s West End brewhouse

Victoria’s Ostra Distillers has acquired Lion’s West End brewhouse equipment. It is set to produce 120 million litres pe...

Lion-owned carbon-zero brewery, The Fermentist, shuts down

The brewery was closed by Lion in September after losing 12 full-time employees and has been unable to find an alternati...