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Allsopps pale-ale brewery 1862
Allsopp and sons pale-ale brewery at Burton-on-Trent in Staffordshire. Date: 1862
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1850s 1853 Allsopp Beer Brewer Breweries Brewery Burton Messrs Pale Samuel Sons Staffordshire Trent Allsopps
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This photograph, taken in the heart of Burton-on-Trent in Staffordshire during the year 1862, offers a glimpse into the bustling world of Allsopp and Sons Pale-Ale Brewery. The scene is a testament to the industrial might of the 19th century, with the imposing red-brick buildings and towering chimneys that characterised the region's brewing industry. At the forefront of the image stands Samuel Allsopp, the third generation of the Allsopp family to head the brewery. His father, John Allsopp, had expanded the business in the 1830s and 1840s, and Samuel continued this legacy, overseeing its growth during the 1850s. The photograph reveals the intricacies of the brewing process, with malt being unloaded from wagons and transported to the malt houses, where it would be dried and stored. Meanwhile, in the background, the copper vessels used for the boiling of the wort can be seen, as well as the cooling tanks where the liquid would be chilled before being transferred to fermentation vessels. The Allsopp and Sons Brewery was renowned for its pale ale, which was brewed using the local Burton-upon-Trent water, known for its high mineral content, which contributed to the distinctive flavour of the beer. The brewery's success was built on the back of a thriving market for pale ale, which had gained popularity due to its lighter, more refreshing taste compared to darker beers. This photograph provides a fascinating insight into the daily operations of a Victorian-era brewery and the role that the Allsopp family played in the brewing industry during the 19th century.
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