Archive record · Brewery
Holt Brewery Co. Ltd
Gosta Green, Birmingham, England, England, United Kingdom
- Founded
- 1877
- Closed
- 1974
- Archive ID
- TB-DPTE75VX
- Last checked
- 2026-08-21
Who owns this brewery?
Independent ownership is recorded. No parent company is held in the archive.
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Summary
Holt brewing lineage dates to the late 1870s. Acquired by Ansells in 1934 with 250 houses, but brewery remained open until 1974. The squirrel trademark survives in Birmingham architectural fabric.
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Brewery record from Tally's UK master, Pass 147. Holt brewing lineage dates to the late 1870s. Acquired by Ansells in 1934 with 250 houses, but brewery remained open until 1974. The squirrel trademark survives in Birmingham architectural fabric.
Tally's UK master, Pass 147 — Wales public lists, thin beers, photo rights · Tally's Beer Universe research workbook · 2026
CommercialMedium reliabilitySource accessed 2026-08-21Claim last checked 2026-08-21
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Common questions about Holt Brewery Co. Ltd
- Who owns Holt Brewery Co. Ltd?
- Holt Brewery Co. Ltd is independently owned — there is no parent company above it on record. It is based in Gosta Green, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom.
- Is Holt Brewery Co. Ltd independent?
- Yes. Holt Brewery Co. Ltd 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 Holt Brewery Co. Ltd still open?
- No. Holt Brewery Co. Ltd has closed (1974). Holt brewing lineage dates to the late 1870s. Acquired by Ansells in 1934 with 250 houses, but brewery remained open until 1974. The squirrel trademark survives in Birmingham architectural fabric.
- When was Holt Brewery Co. Ltd founded?
- Holt Brewery Co. Ltd was founded in 1877 in Gosta Green, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom.
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