Support the Cause – Help Us Bring Brewing Home to Castleford
We’re Building a Brewery in Castleford – And You Can Be Part of It
At Lost Cause Brewing, we’ve spent the past year brewing some of the best beers we’ve ever made. You’ve enjoyed them in top taprooms, pubs, and festivals across the UK. The demand has been incredible, and we’ve grown faster than we ever imagined.
But here’s the thing: we don’t have our own brewery—yet.
Up until now, we’ve been cuckoo and contract brewing our own recipes, working with some amazing breweries to bring our beers to life. Now, it’s time to bring production home to Castleford. Instead of heading to Leeds or Manchester, we’re choosing to invest here, create local jobs, and prove that independent beer belongs outside the big cities, too.
And we need your help to make it happen.
Why We’re Crowdfunding
We’re raising £60,000 to install a 10hl brewkit in our Whitwood site in Castleford. This will allow us to:
🍺 Brew More Beer – Greater capacity means more of the beers you love, more often. No more waiting ages for the next batch of your favourite pint.
🔥 Launch More Limited-Edition Brews – Smaller batch sizes mean more creative, experimental one-offs. The weird and wonderful beers you’ve come to expect from us? Expect even more of them.
🍻 Finally Brew in Cask! – We know you’ve been asking, and now we’ll be able to make it happen.
🏭 Open Up Brew Days & Events – Ever wanted to brew your own beer with Brewer of the Year 2022, Colin Stronge? Now’s your chance.
💛 Create Jobs & Invest in Castleford – This is bigger than just beer. More houses are going up in Castleford, but without more infrastructure or community spaces, there’s a real risk of losing what makes the town special. We’re committed to staying here and building something for the long term.
What’s In It for You? (The Rewards)
Backing this crowdfunder isn’t just about helping a brewery grow—it’s about getting something great in return. We’ve put together some incredible rewards, so whether you want a little keepsake or to be part of Lost Cause forever, we’ve got you covered.
🎨 Exclusive Funder Beer & Merch – Your name on a beer, limited-edition tees, mugs & prints designed in-house.
🍺 Beer for a Year – A case of beer delivered to your door every month.
👨🔬 Brew a Beer with Colin – Spend a day in the brewery with one of the UK’s most respected brewers.
🎟 The Lost for Life Card – Mega taproom and webshop savings and lifetime discounts on Lost Cause beer.
🎄 The Lost Cause Advent Calendar – 24 beers delivered just in time for Christmas.
🎊 Private Party at the Brewery – A full-on beer-fuelled party for you and your mates.
Check out the full list of rewards here.
Why Castleford? Why Not Leeds or Manchester?
Most breweries looking to grow head for the big cities. We had the option, but we chose Castleford.
Why? Because this town deserves independent businesses that invest in it, rather than just watching big chains come and go. Because we live here, we’re raising our family here, and we want to build something that belongs here.
Castleford is a town on the rise, but it needs small businesses to grow with it. More jobs. More reasons for people to visit. More places to bring people together.
Lost Cause Brewing can be part of that. With your help, we can make this happen.
How You Can Get Involved
🔗 Pledge to the crowdfunder – Choose a reward, claim your spot, and help us bring brewing home.
📢 Share the campaign – Tell your mates, tag a friend, spread the word. Every share helps.
🍻 Come along for the ride – Follow our journey, visit the brewery when we’re up and running, and be part of a new era for Castleford beer.
This isn’t just about beer. It’s about community, about backing local businesses, and about proving that independent breweries can thrive outside the big cities.
Join the cause. Help us build something special.
🔗 https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/support-the-cause
Phew, that was a long one. Kodos if you got this far! ✌️