Hop Nation started out as a pipe dream for us and, like most pipe dreams, testing the waters with a little savings while hanging onto the day jobs was the first goal.

A ton of research, pilot brews and trips to the bank later – we set up the company, came up with a brand and label concept with some friends, put down our first IPA brew and released THE FIEND back in May of 2015.

We've now been brewing in Footscray for over 6 years, and we favour hop-forward styles and experimenting with quality ingredients. Our small batch beers are made using quality, natural ingredients with no fining or pasteurization and minimal filtration.

Little Creatures brewing was born from a love of great beer shared by a few good mates. In particular, it was a hop driven pale ale they tasted in the north west of the US that really captured their hearts and gave rise to our signature Pale Ale. From humble beginnings on the water’s edge within the free spirited open-minded community of Fremantle across to our second home & brewery in Geelong, Little Creatures continues to bring people together. Just like our flavourful beers we know that life gets more interesting when we come together – no matter your quirks, dints, eccentricities or that little piece of magic that makes you, you. All Creatures Welcome.

Brothers Nat and Callum Reeves established themselves as the original hopmasters in 2013. Since their first beer (Aftermath Double IPA) single handedly caused a statewide shortage of Simcoe hops, their hop-driven styles and unique branding have seen them grow the brewery and stay 100% family owned.

Shaped by a life alongside the sea, our roots on the Mornington Peninsula keep us grounded in a sense of community and passionate about local produce and vitality.

Our story began years ago - on a quiet coastal road not far from where we are now - with nothing but a desire to create quality beer, a taste for adventure and a healthy appreciation of the good life.

We’re not really ones for rules but we do have a few guiding principles that were born out of respect for our craft and our community: For one, our aim is to create an educational environment that takes people inside the craft beer experience and makes the enjoyment of a fine ale accessible to all. Then of course there is our love for local harvest, fresh produce and bringing the community together in celebration of the good life. Lastly, we’re very serious about not taking ourselves too seriously - enjoy yourself and drink great tasting high-quality beer. simple.