We trace our history back to the establishment of a Brewery at Kasauli by Edward Dyer in 1855. He was the India’s brewing pioneer who brought to this sun-drenched land of ours the bliss of a real thirst quencher – the modern beer, to refresh and pep up a people hanging over in sweltering clime that is so peculiar to this part of the World. He realized for the first time that there were a few spots on earth where a really good drink was more welcome.
But, in his flush of enthusiasm he had set before himself such a big task of quenching the thirst of a nation as obviously could not be expected to reach fulfillment by his one, howsoever efficiently working brewery at Kasauli. Consequently, with ardourous zeal he scaled the whole width of this subcontinent and established breweries and distilleries at Simla, Solan, Lucknow and Mandalay (Burma).
During the same century, another enterprising man, named H.G. Meakin, coming from a well known brewing family of Burton-on-Trent where he was trained, came forward with enviable enthusiasm and founded Meakin & Co. Ltd. He bought the old Simla and Kasauli Breweries and built others at Dalhousie, Ranikhet, Chakrarta, Darjeeling and Kirkee.
Both these firms E. Dyer & Co., and Meakin & Co. Ltd., continued doing business separately up till after the second decade of the 20th century. During the first World War (1914-18), when it was a big job to import beer, the two firms quenched the hugely increased thirst of India with superb beer at a rock-bottom price. Vast quantities of Malted Barley were sent to Egypt, to help keep soldiers’ beer at a reasonable price.
Following these successes, the two firms joined hands and started a new joint stock venture under the style of Dyer Meakin & Co.Ltd. Brewing was suspended at the Kasauli Brewery and a latest brewing and bottling plant was installed at conveniently placed Solan. Extensive malting at Kasauli were, however, continued in operation. There are few places on earth where the water is ideally suited to brewing. Solan is one. Those who fancy the hill-climb would like to see our famous springs high up on Karol Mountain, far from everything, a lovely lookout, with the source of crystal clear spring water that drew our pioneer to Solan.
With the times, as modern scientific progress made it possible to augment production several times with the latest machinery, the unproductive centres were closed down one by one retaining distilleries at Kasauli and Lucknow and brewery at Solan (Simla Hills) ; all the three centres enormously expanded to meet any expected demand.
During the World War II, Solan Beer played its valuable part by keeping the soldiers of the allied nations in perfect pep and cheer. After the War, all manufacturing plants at Solan, Kasauli and Lucknow were replaced by the new latest automatic ones.
With these improvements in production plans we invite our patrons to compare our products with the best of their imported counterparts and choose the better – Dyer Meakin’s. You see these are now nation’s own.
In 1935 when Burma was dismembered from India the name of the Company with Indian assets and liabilities was changed to Dyer Meakin Breweries Ltd., from Dyer Meakin & Co. Ltd., and the assets and liabilities of Burma Brewery in Burma were separated. Thereafter the Company’s name was changed from Dyer Meakin Breweries Ltd., to Mohan Meakin Breweries Ltd., w.e.f. 1.11.1966 and from 24.4.1980 the name was further changed to Mohan Meakin Ltd., and as such the Company is now known as Mohan Meakin Limited.
Urgent Requirement: Shift Brewer / Brewing Chemist
📍 Location: Pan India (All India Locations)
🏢 Company: Mohan Meakin Limited
We are looking to onboard experienced professionals for the position of Shift Brewer / Brewing Chemist across our breweries in India.
Job Profile / Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage brewing operations during assigned shifts, ensuring consistency and quality in production.
- Conduct quality checks and chemical/analytical testing at all brewing stages — mashing, fermentation, filtration, etc.
- Monitor and control process parameters including temperature, pH, gravity, and fermentation performance.
- Ensure proper yeast management and propagation practices.
- Maintain strict hygiene and sanitation standards across the brewery.
- Record and report batch data, deviations, and quality observations.
- Troubleshoot brewing process issues and coordinate with maintenance and quality teams as required.
- Ensure compliance with Excise norms, FSSAI, ISO, and other regulatory requirements.
Qualifications & Experience:
- B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Chemistry, Microbiology, or Brewing Technology
- Preferred: Candidates with 2–6 years of experience in breweries or brewing operations
- Sound knowledge of brewing science, process control, and quality systems
- Experience working in a shift-based manufacturing environment
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