A local brewer with pubs in Macclesfield has just celebrated a major milestone.

Robinsons Brewery, one of Stockport's most recognisable exports, recently celebrated its 185 year anniversary. 

The brewery was founded on 29 September 1838 and has been serving city pubs and quaint country inns alike with beer. 

In nearly two centuries, the brewery has seen six generations of the Robinson family at the helm. Its estate comprises 260 pubs, inns, and hotels.

Their pubs in Macclesfield include the Three Crowns in Hurdsfield. (Image - Macclesfield Nub News)

Their pubs in Macclesfield include the George and Dragon on Sunderland Street, and the Flower Pot on Congleton Road.

Current joint managing directors Oliver and William Robinson said: "We're thrilled to reach this remarkable milestone. It's a testament to the enduring love for our beers and pubs, and the dedication of our teams."

Robinsons is behind such beers as Old Tom and Trooper - indeed, Bruce Dickinson himself of Iron Maiden visited the brewery recently to celebrate the 10th anniversary of this latter beer. 

Robinsons said in a statement: "Robinsons sends a huge thanks to the local community and all beer enthusiasts who have supported them throughout the years. Here's to another 185 years of brewing excellence."

The Cock is another local pub operated by the Stockport-based company.

Other Macclesfield pubs owned by the 185-year-old brewer include The Cock in Henbury and the Ye Olde Admiral Rodney in Prestbury.

Earlier this week, a Robinsons pub in Macclesfield welcomed a new landlord. Please click HERE to read that story.

For more information about the brewery, please head to their website.

2023 is a year of anniversaries for local brewers. Storm Brewery in Macclesfield turn 25 this year, and Wincle Brewery have turned 15.

Robinsons has been brewing in Stockport for 185 years (Image - Alasdair Perry)

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