Bass, Ratcliff & Gretton
Burton upon Trent, England, United Kingdom · Est. 1777
Tally's Take
Why this matters
UK Pass 147. Foundational Burton brewing concern; William Bass founded his brewery in Burton in 1777.
The People
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Sources
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Brewery record from Tally's UK master, Pass 147. Foundational Burton brewing concern; William Bass founded his brewery in Burton in 1777.
Tally's UK master, Pass 147 — Wales public lists, thin beers, photo rights · Tally's Beer Universe research workbook · 2026
CommercialMedium reliabilityAccessed 2026-08-21Reviewed 2026-08-21
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Straight answers
Common questions about Bass, Ratcliff & Gretton
- Who owns Bass, Ratcliff & Gretton?
- Bass, Ratcliff & Gretton is independently owned — there is no parent company above it on record. It is based in Burton upon Trent, England, United Kingdom.
- Is Bass, Ratcliff & Gretton independent?
- Yes. Bass, Ratcliff & Gretton 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 Bass, Ratcliff & Gretton still open?
- No. Bass, Ratcliff & Gretton has closed. UK Pass 147. Foundational Burton brewing concern; William Bass founded his brewery in Burton in 1777.
- When was Bass, Ratcliff & Gretton founded?
- Bass, Ratcliff & Gretton was founded in 1777 in Burton upon Trent, England, United Kingdom.
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