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Burton upon Trent: Marston’s still ferments part of its beer in the Burton Union system of linked wooden casks.

Beer in Burton upon Trent

Beer history, breweries and beer culture in Burton upon Trent (United Kingdom).

The hard, sulphate-rich water made the town the capital of pale ale. Marston’s still ferments part of its beer here in the Burton Union system.

Breweries in Burton upon Trent

Bass

Burton upon Trent · since 1777

William Bass founded the brewery in 1777. Its red triangle became the first registered trademark in the UK in 1876 and even appears in a painting by Manet.

Known for: Bass Pale Ale

Marston’s

Burton upon Trent · since 1834

Still ferments part of its Pedigree in the Burton Union system of linked oak casks from which the yeast overflows.

Known for: Pedigree

Beer history of Burton upon Trent

  1. 1777

    William Bass founds his brewery. Its gypsum-rich water makes Burton the capital of pale ale.

  2. 1876

    The Bass red triangle becomes Britain’s first registered trademark.

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