Allied Lyons
From Graces Guide
1978 merger between Allied Breweries and the food and catering group J. Lyons and Co.
1981 The Group was renamed Allied Lyons. It had 3 main divisions:[1]
- Beer - headed by Allied Breweries (UK) Ltd
- Wines, spirits and soft drinks - headed by Showerings, Vine Products and Whiteways Ltd of Shepton Mallet.
- Food - headed by J. Lyons and Co
After 1989, the pubs were separated from brewing as a result of the Beer Orders
1991 Allied-Lyons was the third largest brewer in Britain[2]
1992 The cider business was subject to a management buyout as Gaymer Group
1993 Allied sold a 50% stake in its breweries to Carlsberg to form Carlsberg-Tetley.
1994 The rest of the group became Allied Domecq
1997 The remaining stake in the brewing company was sold to Carlsberg.
1999 the pubs were sold to Punch Taverns plc.
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Sources of Information
- Brewing History [1]