Beer is a Conversation: Mike Neilson

Published: May 15, 2018, 8 a.m.

b'In this episode of Beer is a Conversation, James catches up with Mike Neilson, co-founder of New Zealand brewery Panhead Custom Ales.\\n \\xa0\\n Originally a home brewer, Mike did his first commercial brewing stint at Tuatara Brewing Company, prior to launching Panhead in 2013.\\n \\xa0\\n Panhead grew rapidly off the back of a distinctive and acclaimed line-up of beers, bringing it to the attention of New Zealand\\u2019s largest brewer, Lion, which acquired the company in 2016.\\n \\xa0\\n Mike discusses the decision to sell and subsequent developments at Panhead, which is now brewing some of its beers at Lion\\u2019s Malt Shovel Brewery in Australia.\\n \\xa0\\n Enjoy the conversation.'