Eagle Brewery / W. Burridge & Son
Masterton, New Zealand · Est. 1880
From the record
What we have established
Type: National Library authority record establishes the Eagle Brewery in Masterton from 1880, William Burridge's 1898 purchase, family operation through the dry period, and purchase by New Zealand Breweries in 1954. Do not equate the modern Horseshoe Taproom at 4 Queen Street with the historical brewery footprint until archival property/site evidence proves the address match. Address: Southern Queen Street, Masterton — exact street number UNKNOWN.
The People
Behind the beer
Co-founded Eagle Brewery in Masterton in 1880.
Co-founded Eagle Brewery in Masterton in 1880.
Purchased Eagle Brewery in November 1898; 1906 advertisement names W. Burridge proprietor.
Joined the family brewery in 1922.
The Beer Library
Beers
Burridge's Famous Stout
RetiredHistorical label/object evidence; exact recipe and ABV remain UNKNOWN. (Historical / retired)
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RetiredHistorical label evidence; exact style/ABV remain UNKNOWN. (Historical / retired)
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