Founded in nearby Lorton in 1828 they moved to their current picturesque location in 1874. The brewery used water from it's own well. Taken over by Wolverhampton and Dudley during the early part of 2005.
First brewed on 8th December 2002. A 4½ barrel plant, supplied by PBC Brewery Installations Ltd, was initially located in outbuildings behind the owner's house in Leek. Moved to their current location during May 2004. The brewery also bottles it's beers and provides the same service for other local brewers and sells bottling equipment. The company took over a cheese manufacturer based in the next industrial unit. Updated to a 6BBL plant during July 2007, also supplied by PBC Brewery Installations Ltd, which had previously been used at Conwy Brewery.
Started brewing in 1834 as Marston's. Following a merger and takeover by 1905 it was known as its current name. It was taken over by Wolverhampton & Dudley in 1999. It is the only brewery left using the Burton Union system.
