IT was a long abandoned wool mill, lying dormant in South Geelong for over a decade.
But its doors swung open again in 2014 and the historic site was no longer in jeopardy of ending up lost to the community.
The team at Little Creatures knew the site had potential and dreamt of creating a brewery village of many delights.
They wanted the site refocused on the love of beer and to share this passion with the community.
The dream has since become a reality, with the historic mill now a shrine to all things beer.
Little Creatures is buzzing with its daily brewery tours and an informal beer school.
With a passion for craft beer that extends beyond brewing, the team loves to support local makers and artisans.
The brewery’s gallery space toward the back of the canteen regularly features local artists, while the brewery transforms on the second Sunday of every month into Creatures Craft Market.
Promoting local creative output, the market is an ideal place to browse, connect and relax afterward with an ale.
The expansive village-style space will further welcome a new addition toward the end of the year when White Rabbit Brewery opens on-site.
The new addition will add to the village experience by offering a new venue that places patrons at the heart of the brewing operation.
Barrels filled with ale will greet customers upon entry, open fermenters will be on display and a crackling fire will provide the perfect backdrop for a beer and a bite to eat.
Even better, the retail space filled with local produce will give customers a little something to take home.
More information is available at littlecreatures.com.au.
