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<big>'''Philanthropist & Firkin''', ''11-13 Victoria Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire.''</big>
[[File:Philanthropist & Firkin St Albans PG (2).jpg|thumb|Courtesy Paul Gunnell]]
[[File:Philanthropist & Firkin St Albans PG.jpg|thumb|Courtesy Paul Gunnell]]
<big>'''Philanthropist & Firkin,''' ''11-13 Victoria Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3JJ''</big>


A former library building, by F G W Dudley in 1911. Converted by Allied to the PHILANTHROPIST & FIRKIN, the name reflecting Carnegie's association with the building.
A former library building, by F G W Dudley in 1911. Converted by Allied to the PHILANTHROPIST & FIRKIN, the name reflecting Carnegie's association with the building.


Brewing commenced 1994; ceased 1999 when the Firkin chain was sold to Punch Taverns.
Brewing commenced 1994 utilising a full-mash 5-barrel plant.
 
Brewing ceased 1999 when the Firkin chain was sold to Punch Taverns.
 


''Photos from Michael Croxford, August 1994''
''Photos from Michael Croxford, August 1994''

Latest revision as of 16:35, 20 January 2023

Courtesy Paul Gunnell
Courtesy Paul Gunnell

Philanthropist & Firkin, 11-13 Victoria Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3JJ

A former library building, by F G W Dudley in 1911. Converted by Allied to the PHILANTHROPIST & FIRKIN, the name reflecting Carnegie's association with the building.

Brewing commenced 1994 utilising a full-mash 5-barrel plant.

Brewing ceased 1999 when the Firkin chain was sold to Punch Taverns.


Photos from Michael Croxford, August 1994