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Okell & Sons Ltd, Falcon Brewery, Douglas, Isle of Man.

Founded by William Okell. He began brewing in 1850 at "Castle Hill". He built the new Falcon Brewery at Glen Falcon Road in 1874.

Acquired by Heron & Brearley, wine and spirit merchants in 1945.

Merged with the Castletown Brewery Ltd in 1986 to form Isle of Man Breweries Ltd. 71 tied houses.

In 1993 moved to new site at Kewaigue.


An assortment of images of the brewery

The Falcon Brewery in 2007. Photos: Steve Peck

The Kewaigue site in 2007. Photos: Steve Peck