Grande Brasserie Ardennaise (GBA)
Sedan, Ardennes / Grand Est, France · Est. 1921
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Why this matters
Founded 12 July 1921 by 17 regional brewers; first brew 25 November 1924; brewing ended in 1979 Dedicated historical record documents production, plant, acquisitions, distribution and final 1979 shutdown Owner or parent as recorded: Integrated into Artois group in 1969; merged into Brasseries Lorraines in 1972; site closed under group rationalization in 1979. Ownership as recorded: HISTORICAL / ARTOIS-BRASSERIES LORRAINES AT CLOSURE. Brands: Prince’s Beer; Cervisa Pils; Sedan beers; Cup-final specials. Status as recorded: CLOSED / HISTORICAL.
Straight answers
Common questions about Grande Brasserie Ardennaise (GBA)
- Is Grande Brasserie Ardennaise (GBA) still open?
- No. Grande Brasserie Ardennaise (GBA) has closed. Founded 12 July 1921 by 17 regional brewers; first brew 25 November 1924; brewing ended in 1979 Dedicated historical record documents production, plant, acquisitions, distribution and final 1979 shutdown Owner or parent as recorded: Integrated into Artois group in 1969; merged into Brasseries Lorraines in 1972; site closed under group rationalization in 1979. Ownership as recorded: HISTORICAL / ARTOIS-BRASSERIES LORRAINES AT CLOSURE. Brands: Prince’s Beer; Cervisa Pils; Sedan beers; Cup-final specials. Status as recorded: CLOSED / HISTORICAL.
- When was Grande Brasserie Ardennaise (GBA) founded?
- Grande Brasserie Ardennaise (GBA) was founded in 1921 in Sedan, Ardennes / Grand Est, France.
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