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THE KOSCIUSZKO BRINGING RACING TO A DOZEN WINNERS

Posted on August 1st, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
Pubs are being encouraged to take part in the chance for punters to win one of the starting slots in the world’s richest country thoroughbred race – the Kosciuszko – on 13 October. The Kosciuszko is part of The Everest

RACING AND INNOVATION PEAK WITH THE KOSCIUSZKO

Posted on July 20th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
Lion has announced it is name partner of The Kosciuszko – the world’s richest country thoroughbred race, part of The Everest event day, and innovative new program of punter engagement. The Kosciuszko will be run over 1200m at Royal Randwick,

LION SNAP UP UK CRAFT STAR

Posted on July 13th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
Lion has expanded on successes in Australia with the outright purchase of leading London craft brewer Fourpure. The craft beer market in the UK is one of the largest and fastest-growing in the world, currently representing around five per cent

LION BACKS UP IRON JACK WITH FULL-STRENGTH

Posted on June 25th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
Following the widespread success of Iron Jack last year, Lion is rolling out a full-strength version to further the stable of the brand. Lion trademarked Legendary Brewing Co. (LBC) in 2017, coloured with stories that are “fictional but familiar”. The

ORIGIN WIN FOR LION WITH XXXX v NEW

Posted on June 8th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
The pinnacle of rugby league is currently electrifying fans throughout the country, and Lion has tapped into the indelible link between State of Origin and beer by backing Blues and Maroons. The State of Origin is for many the highlight

LION LONG-TIMER BUYS INTO GAME AT ROYAL HOTEL

Posted on April 28th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
After decades selling drinks to them, former Lion director Frank Arangio has slipped onto the other side of the bar, buying Wyong’s Royal Hotel for nearly $7 million. Continuing the flow of sales of NSW coastal hotels, Arangio bought the

ALH TEAM WITH LION FOR ‘CHEEKY’ FRANKSTON PUB

Posted on April 24th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
ALH will soon launch a new pub collaboration with Lion, rebranding Daveys Hotel in Frankston as ‘The Cheeky Squire’. Australian Leisure & Hospitality (ALH) is Australia’s biggest publican, and operates over 300 pubs around the country, in every State and

MASSIVE NEW PUB THE CAMFIELD FOR BURSWOOD

Posted on April 24th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
The West has unveiled plans for the massive new pub being constructed inside Perth’s big new stadium at Burswood. The Camfield will be the all-new 2500 capacity pub adjoining the impressive new Perth Stadium – both slated to be open

CRAFT BEER ASSOCIATION LOOKS DOWN AS BIG NAMES EXIT

Posted on March 8th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
The debate in Australia around ‘What is Craft Beer’ has taken a sharp turn, with the Craft Beer Industry Association (CBIA) effectively ousting brands owned and linked to major brewers. The CBIA yesterday announced a “membership reform agenda” that would

IMPERIAL HOTEL TO BREW LOCAL FAVOURITE FOR LION

Posted on October 31st, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Lion has made another move into boutique brewing, partnering with Eumundi’s Imperial Hotel to revive one of Australia’s original craft beer brands. Brewing engineer and developer John Lynch assembled investors for a new brewery in the Eumundi region, just north