Sarah Hughes Brewery


The Sarah Hughes Brewery is a brewery sited at Sedgley in the Black Country region of England. The brew house dates from the Victorian era. It was bought by Sarah Hughes in 1921 and brewed until 1957. The brewery re-opened in 1987.

History

The Beacon Hotel and brew house dates from the Victorian era being built around 1850. In 1865 the licensee was Abraham Carter and the hotel was later run by his widow, Nancy. There were two subsequent licensees before the business was bought by Sarah Hughes in 1921. Sarah ran the brewery until her death in 1951. Subsequently, her son, Alfred operated the brewery until 1957 when brewing ceased. It was reopened in 1987 by a grandson of Sarah Hughes.

Location

The brewery is situated at 129 Bilston St, Sedgley, West Midlands. It is attached to the Beacon Hotel which acts as the brewery tap.