Lilley & family

Brewery Farm, Polstead

Brewing is known to have taken place near Brewers Arms from 1885 or earlier by Edward Lilley and other family members. It ceased operations in 1925, with the goodwill of the business acquired by Greene King so they could sell to the farming and country house accounts (and pubs) the Lilleys had supplied.

The brewery sold mainly to local farmers and to country houses, though it also sold beer to a few pubs (perhaps including the Brewers' Arms itself.)

In 1912 Edward Lilley is listed as a brewer & farmer.

In 1922 Edward Lilley is listed as a brewer.

The brewhouse no longer exists.