Thomas Salt & Co.
Burton upon Trent, England, United Kingdom · Est. 1800
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UK Pass 147. Salt began as a maltster in Burton and established his own High Street brewery around 1800. Acquired by Bass in 1927 and brewing ceased; Walsitch Maltings survived into later use.
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Brewery record from Tally's UK master, Pass 147. Salt began as a maltster in Burton and established his own High Street brewery around 1800. Acquired by Bass in 1927 and brewing ceased; Walsitch Maltings survived into later use.
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 Thomas Salt & Co.
- Who owns Thomas Salt & Co.?
- Thomas Salt & Co. is independently owned — there is no parent company above it on record. It is based in Burton upon Trent, England, United Kingdom.
- Is Thomas Salt & Co. independent?
- Yes. Thomas Salt & Co. 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 Thomas Salt & Co. still open?
- No. Thomas Salt & Co. has closed. UK Pass 147. Salt began as a maltster in Burton and established his own High Street brewery around 1800. Acquired by Bass in 1927 and brewing ceased; Walsitch Maltings survived into later use.
- When was Thomas Salt & Co. founded?
- Thomas Salt & Co. was founded in 1800 in Burton upon Trent, England, United Kingdom.
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