{"id":100786,"date":"2025-02-21T04:33:53","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T04:33:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/beer\/lost-cause-brewing-launches-crowdfunder-the-brewers-journal\/"},"modified":"2025-02-21T04:33:53","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T04:33:53","slug":"lost-cause-brewing-launches-crowdfunder-the-brewers-journal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=100786","title":{"rendered":"Lost Cause Brewing launches crowdfunder \u2013 The Brewers Journal"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Lost Cause Brewing, the independent brewery, founded in 2024 by Vik and Colin Stronge, has today launched a crowdfunding campaign to bring beer production home to Castleford\u2014creating local jobs, building community, and investing in a town that needs more independent businesses.<\/p>\n

The campaign, now live on Crowdfunder, aims to raise \u00a360,000 to fund a new 10hl brewkit, which will allow Lost Cause Brewing to move away from expensive contract brewing and take full control of its beer production. For the brewery, the decision to grow locally is a conscious stand against industry trends.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe had the option to go to one of the bigger cities, like Leeds or Manchester, but we chose Castleford,\u201d says co-founder Vik Stronge. \u201cIt\u2019s where we live. It\u2019s where we want to grow. There are loads of new houses going up here, but not enough infrastructure or opportunities to bring people together. We\u2019re hoping Lost Cause can be part of changing that.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lost Cause Brewing might be new, but its founders are no strangers to making great beer. Head Brewer Colin Stronge has spent over 20 years crafting beers at some of the UK\u2019s most celebrated breweries, including Marble Beers, Buxton Brewery, Northern Monk, Black Isle, and Salt Beer Factory. His beers have poured at the most prestigious craft beer festivals around the world, earning him Brewer of the Year 2022 (The Brewers Journal) and a dedicated following among beer enthusiasts.<\/p>\n

Creative Director and Co-Founder Vik Stronge has worked in marketing and branding for some of the UK\u2019s biggest craft breweries, including Marble, Black Isle, Northern Monk, and Magic Rock. Her playful, monster-filled artwork and bold branding have already made Lost Cause\u2019s cans instantly recognisable\u2014a standout in a crowded craft beer market.<\/p>\n

Together, Vik and Colin have built Lost Cause Brewing with an ethos of accessibility, creativity, and community. In just six months, they\u2019ve grown the business, poured beers at some of the UK\u2019s best festivals, and earned a reputation as a brewery to watch.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re not here to reinvent the wheel,\u201d Colin said. \u201cWe just want to make really great beer that people actually want to drink\u2014big on flavour but easy to come back to, time and time again.\u201d<\/p>\n

Backing the Cause: Perks for Supporters<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lost Cause Brewing is inviting the public to get involved by supporting the campaign at:\u00a0https:\/\/www.crowdfunder.co.uk\/p\/support-the-cause<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

In return, backers can claim a range of exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime rewards, including:<\/p>\n