Black Country Ales
Lower Gornal, Dudley, England, United Kingdom
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UK Pass 147. Modern brewery at the Old Bulls Head site. First-party history says brewing on the site began around 1834 under Edward Guest, passed to the Bradleys in 1870, was mothballed after WWII, and much original equipment remains in use.
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Brewery record from Tally's UK master, Pass 147. Modern brewery at the Old Bulls Head site. First-party history says brewing on the site began around 1834 under Edward Guest, passed to the Bradleys in 1870, was mothballed after WWII, and much original equipment remains in use.
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 Black Country Ales
- Who owns Black Country Ales?
- Black Country Ales is independently owned — there is no parent company above it on record. It is based in Lower Gornal, Dudley, England, United Kingdom.
- Is Black Country Ales independent?
- Yes. Black Country Ales 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.
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