John Smith's Brewery
Tadcaster, England, United Kingdom · Est. 1852
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UK Pass 147. John Smith bought the brewery in 1852; new brewery opened 1883 and remains operational.
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Brewery record from Tally's UK master, Pass 147. John Smith bought the brewery in 1852; new brewery opened 1883 and remains operational.
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 John Smith's Brewery
- Who owns John Smith's Brewery?
- John Smith's Brewery is independently owned — there is no parent company above it on record. It is based in Tadcaster, England, United Kingdom.
- Is John Smith's Brewery independent?
- Yes. John Smith's Brewery 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.
- When was John Smith's Brewery founded?
- John Smith's Brewery was founded in 1852 in Tadcaster, England, United Kingdom.
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