Whitbread Beer Company
Commercial Brewery in City of London, Greater London, England 🏴
Established in 1742
Closed in 2000
Contact
52 Chiswell Street, City of London, EC1Y 4SD, England
Description
NOTE: This listing is for beers brewed by Whitbread Beer Company discontinued following its sale in 2001. Any beers still produced post-sale are separately listed.
The Whitbread Beer Company officially stopped making beer in May 2000, and sold its brewing operations and beer brands to the Belgian brewing group Interbrew in 2001 (which later became part of Anheuser-Busch InBev).
Some Whitbread-branded alcoholic beverages are still available in the UK, such as canned Whitbread bitter, but these are not produced by Anheuser-Busch InBev, but rather under licence by other producers.
When Whitbread sold its historic brewing business to Interbrew in 2001 (later to become AB InBev), its main London brewing operations and headquarters were located at 52 Chiswell Street, London, EC1Y 4SD. Whitbread moved its central headquarters to Dunstable in 2006. This move followed a brief relocation to Luton in 2005 as the company closed its London offices to centralize its operations and reduce costs.
The Whitbread Beer Company officially stopped making beer in May 2000, and sold its brewing operations and beer brands to the Belgian brewing group Interbrew in 2001 (which later became part of Anheuser-Busch InBev).
Some Whitbread-branded alcoholic beverages are still available in the UK, such as canned Whitbread bitter, but these are not produced by Anheuser-Busch InBev, but rather under licence by other producers.
When Whitbread sold its historic brewing business to Interbrew in 2001 (later to become AB InBev), its main London brewing operations and headquarters were located at 52 Chiswell Street, London, EC1Y 4SD. Whitbread moved its central headquarters to Dunstable in 2006. This move followed a brief relocation to Luton in 2005 as the company closed its London offices to centralize its operations and reduce costs.
6.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle shared in London. Cheers to Seth. Pours murky red-brown with no head. Moderate sweetness, some tangy berries, a little earth, light booze. Medium bodied with fine carbonation. Mellow warmth to finish. Has aged OK.
Tried
from Bottle
on 31 Aug 2023
at 21:43
5/10
Tried
on 31 Aug 2023
at 21:07
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
31st August 2023
Craft Beer Junction bottleshare. Thanks to Seth. Slightly hazy red amber beer, small tan head. Smooth and semi dry palate, quite light, modest fine carbonation. Dry but rich caramel malts, slightly aged papery vibe. Very ripe fruits. Light and dry finish. Tasty if obviously aged.
Craft Beer Junction bottleshare. Thanks to Seth. Slightly hazy red amber beer, small tan head. Smooth and semi dry palate, quite light, modest fine carbonation. Dry but rich caramel malts, slightly aged papery vibe. Very ripe fruits. Light and dry finish. Tasty if obviously aged.
Tried
from Bottle
on 31 Aug 2023
at 20:26
29/12/1977. SWAN, 122 High Street, AMERSHAM, Buckinghamshire, England (WHITBREAD)
Tried
on 18 Feb 2023
at 09:37
19/08/1996. BLACKSMITHS ARMS, 56 St. Peters Street, ST. ALBANS, Hertfordshire, England (WHITBREAD)
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on 18 Feb 2023
at 09:14
Historic check-in
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on 18 Feb 2023
at 09:13
09/12/1995. DUKE OF WELLINGTON, 61 Wolverton Road, STONY STRATFORD, Buckinghamshire, England (ENTERPRISE)
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on 18 Feb 2023
at 09:10
14/04/1996. SHIP ANSON, 10 The Hard, PORTSMOUTH, Hampshire, England (WHITBREAD)
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on 18 Feb 2023
at 09:08
08/10/1996. HEATHS, 8 Bull Green, HALIFAX, West Yorkshire, England (WHITBREAD)
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on 18 Feb 2023
at 09:07
26/05/1994. SUTTON ARMS, 16 Great Sutton Street, LONDON, EC1, England (FREE HOUSE)
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on 18 Feb 2023
at 09:06