Foster's Group

Founded by William and Ralph Foster in 1888, Foster’s quickly made a name for itself in its home city of Melbourne. Replacing the colonial ales that the Poms brought with them, Aussies loved the crisp taste and ice-cold refreshment provided by it. In fact, keeping the beer cold was the top priority for William and Ralph - 1888 was a scorcher, and the hot temperatures and bush fires were a constant threat to the city and the locals’ new favourite beer. The solution? The brothers built 6 miles of pipeline to keep their lager chilled with sea water, and even set up their own fire brigade to protect their precious brewery. And we’re glad they did; today over 1.9 million pints are sold in the UK alone, and is also a best-seller in the USA. Show Less