Hull Brewery Quiz
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10 free Hull Brewery trivia questions with answers — trivia quiz, new questions added Sep 2026.
Hull Brewery has been brewing in Yorkshire since 1809, surviving wars and market shifts to become a regional icon. See how well you actually know this historic brewery's story, brands, and legacy with our 10-question quiz.
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Q 01In what year was The Hull Brewery Company Limited formally established?
1888
The Hull Brewery Company Limited was formed in 1887, succeeding Gleadow, Dibb and Co. Ltd., and is often cited as being founded in 1888.
Q 02What company preceded The Hull Brewery Company Limited?
Gleadow, Dibb and Co. Ltd.
The Hull Brewery Company Limited was formed in 1887 after Gleadow, Dibb and Co. Ltd. was wound up.
Q 03Which English city was home to the original Hull Brewery?
Hull
Hull Brewery was founded in Hull, England, and its main brewing operations were located on Silvester Street in the city.
Q 04Which company first took over Hull Brewery in 1972?
Northern Dairies
Hull Brewery was taken over by Northern Dairies (which later became Northern Foods) in 1972.
Q 05Which brewery purchased the former Hull Brewery, then known as North Country Breweries, in the 1980s?
Mansfield Brewery
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.
Q 06In what year did brewing cease at Hull Brewery's original Silvester Street site?
1985
Brewing at the Silvester Street site of Hull Brewery officially ceased in 1985 after its acquisition by Mansfield Brewery.
Q 07Approximately how many licensed houses did Hull Brewery own by 1890?
160
By 1890, The Hull Brewery Company Limited had expanded significantly and was recorded as owning 160 licensed houses.
Q 08What was the name of the strong beer introduced by Hull Brewery in 1949, designed for ships?
Anchor Export
In 1949, Hull Brewery began producing 'Anchor Export', a strong beer specifically designed to keep and travel well for ships' provisions.
Q 09What was Hull Brewery renamed after its 1972 takeover by Northern Dairies?
North Country Breweries
After Northern Dairies took over Hull Brewery in 1972, the company's name was changed to North Country Breweries.
Q 10What major event caused significant damage to many of Hull Brewery's properties?
The Hull Blitz
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.