10 Fun Facts About Hull Brewery

In what year was The Hull Brewery Company Limited formally established?

The Hull Brewery Company Limited was formed in 1887, succeeding Gleadow, Dibb and Co. Ltd., and is often cited as being founded in 1888.

What company preceded The Hull Brewery Company Limited?

The Hull Brewery Company Limited was formed in 1887 after Gleadow, Dibb and Co. Ltd. was wound up.

Which English city was home to the original Hull Brewery?

Hull Brewery was founded in Hull, England, and its main brewing operations were located on Silvester Street in the city.

Which company first took over Hull Brewery in 1972?

Hull Brewery was taken over by Northern Dairies (which later became Northern Foods) in 1972.

Which brewery purchased the former Hull Brewery, then known as North Country Breweries, in the 1980s?

After being renamed North Country Breweries, the company was purchased by Mansfield Brewery in 1982, with brewing ceasing at the Silvester Street site in 1985.

In what year did brewing cease at Hull Brewery's original Silvester Street site?

Brewing at the Silvester Street site of Hull Brewery officially ceased in 1985 after its acquisition by Mansfield Brewery.

Approximately how many licensed houses did Hull Brewery own by 1890?

By 1890, The Hull Brewery Company Limited had expanded significantly and was recorded as owning 160 licensed houses.

What was the name of the strong beer introduced by Hull Brewery in 1949, designed for ships?

In 1949, Hull Brewery began producing 'Anchor Export', a strong beer specifically designed to keep and travel well for ships' provisions.

What was Hull Brewery renamed after its 1972 takeover by Northern Dairies?

After Northern Dairies took over Hull Brewery in 1972, the company's name was changed to North Country Breweries.

What major event caused significant damage to many of Hull Brewery's properties?

The Second World War, particularly the Hull Blitz, led to a drop in trade and many of the company's properties being damaged or destroyed.