Break-Up of Scottish & Newcastle Ends Old Brewing Heritage ; Background

Birmingham Post › January 26, 2008

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The break-up of Scottish & Newcastle announced yesterday is set to end more than 250 years of history for the UK's biggest brewer.

The maker of Foster's, Kronenbourg 1664 and Newcastle Brown Ale has consolidated UK brewers and expanded overseas in recent years - but traces its roots back to 1749 when the William Younger brewery was established in Leith, Edinburgh.

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Break-Up of Scottish & Newcastle Ends Old Brewing Heritage ; Background

William Younger grew to become a public company in 1899 before merging with fellow Edinburgh brewer Will...

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