Aldermaston Brewery
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Brewing |
| Predecessor | Aldermaston Brewery |
| Founded | 1770 in Aldermaston Wharf, Berkshire, UK |
| Founder | Unknown (originally Aldermaston Brewery) |
| Fate | Acquired by Scrace's Brewery in 1945; production ceased |
| Successor | Scrace's Brewery (1945), Strong's of Romsey (1950) |
| Headquarters | Aldermaston Wharf, Aldermaston , United Kingdom |
Area served | Berkshire, UK |
Key people | Thomas Strange (owner from 1833), William Jeffreys Strange (manager until 1902), John J Strange (manager after 1902) |
| Products | Ale, stout |
The Aldermaston Brewery, which was later renamed Strange's Brewery, operated near Aldermaston in Berkshire, UK.
History
Founded in 1770 at Aldermaston Wharf, close to the Kennet and Avon Canal, the brewery came under the ownership of Thomas Strange in 1833. Management was overseen by William Jeffreys Strange until 1902, after which John J Strange took charge. In 1910, the company transitioned into a limited liability company under the name W.J. Strange & Sons. The Strange family lived at Bridge House on Mill Lane, a property now incorporated into the local Steiner school.
In 1922, Strange's acquired The Bladebone pub located in Chapel Row for £3,500 (equivalent to approximately £150,000 in 2008). Additionally, the brewery leased part of the Bucklebury estate, including its pub, for an annual rent of £86 (around £3,500 in 2008).
Strange's provided ale and stout to The Stocks pub situated in Beenham.
Acquisition
The brewery continued its operations until 1945, when Scrace's Brewery from Southampton purchased it and halted production. Later, in 1950, Strong's of Romsey took over the business, leading to the demolition of the original brewery premises. By 1995, the site had been redeveloped as part of an expansion project at Aldermaston Wharf.