Business: James Watt and Co
Location: Greenock
Type: Brewery
What became known as the Cartsdyke Brewery had been established by Alexander Knox, a maltman from Glasgow, by 1763, and passed to his son Alexander on his death in 1769.
Alexander, junior, died in in 1774 and his wife Mary managed the brewery until their son, also Alexander, was old enough to take over the reins.
After Alexander died in 1789 his brother James returned from Virginia to take on the management of the brewing business.
James Watt and Company had acquired the brewery by 1805 and, although it was offered for sale in 1832 and 1837, it continued in operation under re-structured partnerships until 1845. In 1846 the stock and movable utensils and brewery were offered for sale by auction. The premises were eventually acquired by James McLean & Co, who established a sawmill. The site has since been cleared for future development.
Active: 1760s - 1845
Address: Main Street
Status: Demolished
Current Use: Undeveloped site
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Books and periodicals
Anon. Extensive sale of brewer's stock. moveable utensils, &c., at Cartsdyke, Greenock. Glasgow Herald, 23rd February, 1846
