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Tax on beer was lower than in other parts of the United Kingdom, and there was no tax on malt in Scotland – this gave Scottish brewers a financial advantage. During the 18th century some of the best-remembered names in Scottish brewing established themselves, such as William Younger in Edinburgh, Robert & Hugh Tennent in Glasgow, and George ...
Beer has been produced in Scotland for approximately 5,000 years. [1] The Celtic tradition of using bittering herbs remained in Scotland longer than the rest of Europe. Most breweries developed in the Central Lowlands, which also contained the main centres of population. Scottish brewing reached a peak of 280 breweries in 1840.
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The history of beer in Edinburgh is perhaps the lengthiest of any region of Scotland. [ citation needed ] Throughout the history of Edinburgh, brewing takes its place as one of the most important and oldest industries.
In 2008, Heineken acquired the UK assets of Scottish and Newcastle which included the Caledonian Brewery. [6] In May 2022, Heineken announced the proposed closure of the Caledonian Brewery with an agreement in principle for Belhaven Brewery to brew its Scottish brands. [7] In October, JLL was appointed to market the site.
Tennent Caledonian is a brewing company based in Glasgow, Scotland.. It was founded in 1740 on the bank of the Molendinar Burn by Hugh and Robert Tennent. [1] It is owned by C&C Group plc, which purchased the Tennent Caledonian Breweries subsidiary in 2009, [2] from Belgian brewing company Anheuser-Busch InBev (formerly known as InBev).
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