Jennifer Pittorino
Lion has announced they will cease brewing Two Birds beer and will close ‘The Nest’ taproom and brewery in Spotswood.
Two Birds Brewing became part of Lion through the purchase of Fermentum in 2021.
Two Birds Brewing co-founder Danielle Allen said the legacy of Two Birds will continue to live on.
“Not only in the hearts of those who have enjoyed our unique brews but also in the progress we have made towards gender equality in the brewing world,” she said.
“We are honoured to have played a role in shifting perceptions, fostering inclusivity, and empowering countless women to follow their dreams within this industry and others.
“We wish to express our gratitude to our supporters, partners, suppliers, many collaborators and our dedicated team, both past and present, for their unwavering support throughout the years.
We look forward to supporting Lion’s programs aimed at encouraging more women to join the brewing industry.”
The closure will impact six permanent and seven casual team members, with redeployment opportunities currently being explored in other parts of Lion.
If no alternative roles are available, redundancy, outplacement support and counselling will be provided to impacted team members.
Ed Jamison, Head of Marketing for Fermentum said its sales has been on a downtrend for several years despite winning a number of local and international awards.
“Despite continued marketing investment, it is not showing signs of a turnaround, and we’ve made the difficult decision to cease brewing Two Birds and close ‘The Nest’ taproom in Spotswood, Victoria,” he said.
The final day of trade at ‘The Nest’ will be Friday, July 21 and Two Birds Brewing beers will be available for sale until stock runs out.
