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1922 Arrangement made with [[Archibald Arrol and Sons]] to undertake the brewing for both companies
1922 Arrangement made with [[Archibald Arrol and Sons]] to undertake the brewing for both companies


1947 Public company incorporated; also owned 5 subsidiary companies in hotel, in the wine and spirit, and in bottling and aerated water businesses.  Had recently acquired [[Greenhead Brewery]] in Glasgow, to expand brewing capacity if needed, and Calders (Newcastle) Ltd.
1947 Public company incorporated; also owned 5 subsidiary companies in hotel, in the wine and spirit, and in bottling and aerated water businesses.  Had recently acquired the Greenhead Brewery and Plant in Glasgow, to expand brewing capacity if needed, and also the premises of Calders (Newcastle) Ltd.


1960 Acquired by [[United Breweries]]
1960 Acquired by [[United Breweries]]

Revision as of 18:22, 21 December 2015

Brewer of Alloa

c.1800 Brewing started at the Shore Brewery, Alloa[1]

1862 James Calder acquired the business

1890 Private company incorporated

1910 Won a gold medal at the Brussels Exhibition for its aerated beverage[2]

1920 Limited liability company

1922 Arrangement made with Archibald Arrol and Sons to undertake the brewing for both companies

1947 Public company incorporated; also owned 5 subsidiary companies in hotel, in the wine and spirit, and in bottling and aerated water businesses. Had recently acquired the Greenhead Brewery and Plant in Glasgow, to expand brewing capacity if needed, and also the premises of Calders (Newcastle) Ltd.

1960 Acquired by United Breweries

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Sources of Information

  1. The Times, Aug 05, 1947
  2. The Times, Sep 15, 1910