Happy New Year!

The Flavour Merchants at Hawthorn Brewing Co. wish you all a happy new year. Thanks to all our stockists and customers who supported us throughout 2009. We have some big things planned for 2010 including our next beer which we hope to have available in the next few months. Watch this space for updates.

Batch 3 now bottled!

Batch 3 has now been bottled and is making its way to stockists. Our brewer Hamish has made some subtle changes to improve further on this great brew. Enjoy!

Brewing trial version of our next beer

Brewing a 20 litre trial version of our next beer today!! Lots of roasted malt and English hops. Mmmmmmm. Stay tuned for our next ale...

Dinner with the Angels

Hawthorn Brewing Company is pleased to announce that we are the sole beer sponsors at this years Anglicare Dinner with the Angels, to be held on Tuesday 24th November at the NGV. This black tie event is the major fundraising event for Anglicare, who provide assistance and support to families and individuals in need. Hawthorn Brewing Company is proud to be associated with such a worthwhile cause and look forward to a great night. Footnote: a great night and a great cause...oh, and Leo Sayer. Need we say more :)

'Hottest 100' Aussie Craft Brews of 2009 - Online Poll

For all those who love Aussie craft beer (including the now award winning Hawthorn Premium Pale Ale!!) cast your votes in the Local Taphouse hottest 100 brews....

And the winner is.......

The Flavour Merchants were on hand at the recent Fed Square Microbreweries Showcase which allows Victorian craft brewers to display their products to the masses. Some 1200 people attended the event which included many industry heavyweights and talented brewers. After two nights of intense tasting, we are very proud to announce our Premium Pale Ale was joint winner of the People's Choice Award in the very competitive "Pale Ale" section. This award is made extra special when you consider the calibre of the other 23 breweries in attendance. Thanks to all who attended (and voted). See results here.

All Ale the Big V

Darren chatted with an industry blog about Hawthorn Brewing Co. Read the article at "All Ale the Big V".