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Hawthorn Brewing Company is a brewing company founded by partners Darren Milo, Hamish Reed and Peter Willis in Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia, in February 2009.

History
The brewery was founded by Darren Milo, Hamish Reed and Peter Willis, with the first beer, Hawthorn Premium Pale Ale, produced in September 2009.

Owner's philosophy
The company was started on the basis that Broo would remain 100% Australian owned. Grogan stated at the time that the company's charter dictates that the company can never transfer shares to any company or individual that resides in a foreign jurisdiction.

Beers

 * Hawthorn Premium Pale Ale Premium Lager, a premium lager at 4.6% alcohol by volume, was launched by Grogan in September 2009 on the basis that Broo would remain 100% Australian owned. Grogan stating the company's constitution dictates that the company can never transfer shares to any company or individual that resides in a foreign jurisdiction. By 2013, Broo Premium Lager was also being sold in cans in the United States.
 * Hawthorn Pilsner (4.6% alcohol by volume)
 * Hawthorn Amber Ale (4.6% alcohol by volume)
 * Hawthorn Australian IPA (4.6% alcohol by volume)
 * Hawthorn Golden Ale (4.6% alcohol by volume)
 * Hawthorn New World Lager (4.6% alcohol by volume)
 * Hawthorn Witbier (4.6% alcohol by volume)

Awards
In 2011 Broo Ltd. received the Telstra Business Awards 'People’s Choice Award' for Victorian small to medium-sized businesses. In 2012 advertising for Broo Beer, created by Melbourne agency, Nick and Phil, won the single and overall categories for round five of the 2012 Siren Awards.

Advertising and sponsorships
Broo beer sponsored Scott Saunders Racing NASCAR team and Melbourne City Wrestling events.