Ansells Brewery Ltd - Aston Brewery
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom · Est. 1857
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Why this matters
UK Pass 147. Joseph Ansell began as a home brewer in 1838 and opened brewery/maltings in Park Road in 1857. Major Aston brewery expanded repeatedly and became a major Birmingham brewing concern; historical closure/lineage to be deepened next pass.
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Brewery record from Tally's UK master, Pass 147. Joseph Ansell began as a home brewer in 1838 and opened brewery/maltings in Park Road in 1857. Major Aston brewery expanded repeatedly and became a major Birmingham brewing concern; historical closure/lineage to be deepened next pass.
Tally's UK master, Pass 147 — Wales public lists, thin beers, photo rights · Tally's Beer Universe research workbook · 2026
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Common questions about Ansells Brewery Ltd - Aston Brewery
- Who owns Ansells Brewery Ltd - Aston Brewery?
- Ansells Brewery Ltd - Aston Brewery is independently owned — there is no parent company above it on record. It is based in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom.
- Is Ansells Brewery Ltd - Aston Brewery independent?
- Yes. Ansells Brewery Ltd - Aston Brewery is recorded as independent, with no parent company. Independence is recorded as the brewery states it; where a stake is a minority holding or joint venture, this archive leaves it unmapped rather than calling it ownership.
- Is Ansells Brewery Ltd - Aston Brewery still open?
- No. Ansells Brewery Ltd - Aston Brewery has closed. UK Pass 147. Joseph Ansell began as a home brewer in 1838 and opened brewery/maltings in Park Road in 1857. Major Aston brewery expanded repeatedly and became a major Birmingham brewing concern; historical closure/lineage to be deepened next pass.
- When was Ansells Brewery Ltd - Aston Brewery founded?
- Ansells Brewery Ltd - Aston Brewery was founded in 1857 in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom.
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