In 2005, Marston's Brewery took over production under licence from Interbrew of Draught Bass, succeeding Coors.
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10 Facts About Marston's
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In late 2013, there was some controversy when it was announced that Marston's would sell some 200 pubs to new company New River Retail.
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In May 2017, Marston's announced further expansion with the acquisition of Charles Wells's Eagle Brewery in Bedford.
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In February 2020, Marston's signed a five-year extension to its distribution deal with Japanese beer maker Kirin.
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In May 2020, it was announced that subject to competition law and shareholder approval, Marston's would merge its brewing business with Carlsberg UK, into a joint venture valued at £780m.
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In December 2020, Marston's took over the running of 156 pubs in Wales from Welsh brewer Brains.
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Marston's is the only remaining brewer to use Burton Union Sets, a system whereby fermentation barrels and troughs are linked together by pipework.
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Marston's owns Sunbeam, a blonde beer which is brewed and distributed from the Banks's brewery based in Wolverhampton.
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Marston's was the official supplier of beer at all home test matches and had exclusive beer advertising rights.
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