Marston's Brewery / Albion Brewery
Burton upon Trent, England, United Kingdom · Est. 1875
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UK Pass 147. Historic Shobnall brewery complex dates to 1875 and was originally known as the Albion Brewery. Famous for Burton Union fermentation; original commercial Union use for Pedigree was retired in 2024.
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Brewery record from Tally's UK master, Pass 147. Historic Shobnall brewery complex dates to 1875 and was originally known as the Albion Brewery. Famous for Burton Union fermentation; original commercial Union use for Pedigree was retired in 2024.
Tally's UK master, Pass 147 — Wales public lists, thin beers, photo rights · Tally's Beer Universe research workbook · 2026
CommercialMedium reliabilityAccessed 2026-08-21Reviewed 2026-08-21
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Common questions about Marston's Brewery / Albion Brewery
- Who owns Marston's Brewery / Albion Brewery?
- Marston's Brewery / Albion Brewery is independently owned — there is no parent company above it on record. It is based in Burton upon Trent, England, United Kingdom.
- Is Marston's Brewery / Albion Brewery independent?
- Yes. Marston's Brewery / Albion 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 Marston's Brewery / Albion Brewery founded?
- Marston's Brewery / Albion Brewery was founded in 1875 in Burton upon Trent, England, United Kingdom.
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