List of breweries in Berkshire facts for kids

This article is about breweries in the English county of Berkshire. It includes places that make beer, both those still working today and those that have closed down. It also covers smaller breweries, sometimes called microbreweries.

What is a Brewery?

A brewery is a place where beer is made. It's like a special factory for drinks! People have been making beer in places like Berkshire for a very long time. This list tells you about some of the breweries that have been part of Berkshire's history.

Things to Know About This List

Sometimes, county borders change. For example, the Morland Brewery in Abingdon used to be in Berkshire before the 1970s. But because it's not in Berkshire anymore, it's not on this list. Also, some big breweries, like the Courage Brewery, might have made beer in Berkshire sometimes. However, if their main home wasn't in Berkshire, they aren't included here either. This list focuses on breweries that were primarily based in the county.

A Look at Berkshire's Breweries

Berkshire has been home to many breweries over the years, from small local spots to larger companies. Here are some of them:

Breweries Still Making Beer Today

Some breweries in Berkshire are still busy making delicious drinks!

• Butts Brewery: Located in Great Shefford, this brewery started in 1994 and is still going strong.
• Siren Craft Brew: You can find this brewery in Finchampstead. It opened in 2013 and is an independent brewery.
• West Berkshire Brewery: This brewery in Yattendon began in 1995 and is still operational.
• Windsor and Eton Brewing Company: Based in Windsor, this company started in 2010 and is still making beer.
• Zero Degrees: Found in Reading, this place is a "brewpub," meaning it makes its own beer and serves it right there. It opened in 2007 and is still open.

Breweries from the Past

Many breweries have come and gone in Berkshire's history. Here are a few that played a part in the county's past:

• Aldermaston Brewery: This brewery in Aldermaston Wharf started way back in 1770. It stopped making beer in 1945 after being bought by another company.
• Angel Brewery: Located in Reading, this brewery was bought by the Morland Brewery in 1899.
• Blatch's Theale Brewery: In Theale, this commercial brewery began in 1830 and was later bought by Ind Coope in 1965.
• Burge & Company: This brewery in Windsor closed its doors in 1931.
• Crown Brewery: Found in Hungerford, this brewery started in 1854 and was acquired by Adnams Brewery in 1932.
• Flyer & Firkin: This was a brewpub in Reading that opened in 1996 but closed in 1999.
• Fort & Firkin: Another brewpub, this one in Windsor, also opened in 1995 and closed in 1999.
• Greenwood's Brewery: Located in Wokingham, this commercial brewery operated from 1994 to 1997.
• Phoenix Brewery: This commercial brewery in Newbury was active in the 18th century and was acquired by Ushers of Trowbridge in 1923.
• Simonds' Brewery: A very old commercial brewery in Reading, it started in 1785 and later joined forces with Courage Brewery in 1960.
• Thames Brewery: This brewery in Maidenhead was demolished and later rebuilt as the Bell Brewery in 1854.
• Two Bridges Brewery: Located in Caversham, this commercial brewery opened in 2009 but is now closed.
• Victoria Brewery: This brewpub in Reading was acquired by Courage, Barclay & Simonds around 1900.

See also

• Beer in England
• List of breweries in England