Bunker Hill Breweries
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Brewing |
| Founded | 1821 |
| Founder | John Cooper, Thomas Gould |
| Headquarters | Charlestown, Boston , United States |
| Products | Beer, ale |
Bunker Hill Breweries was established in 1821 by John Cooper and Thomas Gould in Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. The initial site on Alfred Street was acquired from Samuel Swan for $500. By 1824, Mr. Robbins became a partner, and the three managed the enterprise together until it was sold to Judge Phinney of Lexington. Phinney operated the facility under the name Canal Brewery, inspired by the Middlesex Canal. In May 1841, ownership transferred to John Kent, an English brewer residing in Boston. Kent oversaw the brewery’s operations until 1871, when W. T. Van Nostrand took control.
The brewery specialized in producing beer and ale, featuring prominent labels such as PB (Purest and Best) Ale and Lager, which were extensively advertised in Boston newspapers during the late 1800s.