William Younger & Co.
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · Est. 1749
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Why this matters
UK Pass 147. William Younger established a brewery at Leith in 1749; company later became part of Scottish Brewers.
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Brewery record from Tally's UK master, Pass 147. William Younger established a brewery at Leith in 1749; company later became part of Scottish Brewers.
Tally's UK master, Pass 147 — Wales public lists, thin beers, photo rights · Tally's Beer Universe research workbook · 2026
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Straight answers
Common questions about William Younger & Co.
- Who owns William Younger & Co.?
- William Younger & Co. is independently owned — there is no parent company above it on record. It is based in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- Is William Younger & Co. independent?
- Yes. William Younger & 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 William Younger & Co. still open?
- No. William Younger & Co. has closed. UK Pass 147. William Younger established a brewery at Leith in 1749; company later became part of Scottish Brewers.
- When was William Younger & Co. founded?
- William Younger & Co. was founded in 1749 in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.
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