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Meux Brewery
The Horse Shoe Brewery was an English brewery located in central London. It was established in 1764 and became a major producer of porter. The brewery was closed in 1921. Date: 1875
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1764 1875 Brewery Closed Established Located Major Porter Producer Shoe 1921
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This evocative image transports us back in time to the bustling Meux Brewery, also known as The Horse Shoe Brewery, in central London during the late 19th century. Established in 1764, this historic English brewery was a major producer of porter, a popular and richly flavored beer style. By the mid-1800s, the brewery had grown significantly, with its large, red-brick buildings and expansive grounds housing the latest brewing technology and employing hundreds of workers. The photo captures the hive of activity within the brewery, with horse-drawn carts lining the streets outside, delivering raw materials and transporting finished barrels of porter. Inside, malted barley is being unloaded from sacks, ready to be mashed and transformed into wort. Steam engines hiss and puff, powering the brewing process, while workers in heavy boots and aprons labor over vats and barrels. Despite the industrious atmosphere, there is a sense of community and camaraderie among the workers, as they collaborate to create the beloved porter that would become synonymous with London's rich brewing history. The Horse Shoe Brewery continued to thrive until its closure in 1921, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and intrigue beer enthusiasts and historians alike.
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