The Roberts Brewery operated between 1844 and the 1960's. There was a myth that when it stopped operating the locals began a riot. The building it still standing part of it now is a house, the drying/roasting tower is still standing and has had work done to fill cracks that have developed over the years.
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The Ceredigion Council Census information says about this site:-
Roberts Brewery - Established in 1844.
1849 – Hunt and Co's Directory for Gloucester, Bristol and Welsh towns – David Roberts, Trefechan Street, Maltster.
1859 – Slaters Directory – David Roberts, Trefechan, maltster.
1868 – Slater's Directory 1868 – David Roberts, brewer and maltster, Trefechan.
1871 Census – Trefechan (Green)
David Roberts, head, age 50, born in Aberystwyth, Master Malster and Brewer employing 12 men.
Hannah Maria Roberts, wife, age 40, born in Moseley, Worcs.
Anne Roberts, daughter, age 6, born in Aberystwyth.
Emma Roberts, daughter, age 4, born in Aberystwyth.
David Roberts, son, age 2, born in Aberystwyth.
George Fossett Roberts, son, age 5 months, born in Aberystwyth.
Margaret Owens, servant, age 21, born in Llangian, general servant.
Margaret Davies, servant, age 21, born in Llanilar, general servant.
Jane Evans, servant, age 21, born in Llanfihangel Geneu'r Glyn, general servant.
1871 – Post Office Directory of Monmouthshire and South Wales 1871 – David Roberts, brewer and maltster, Trefechan.
1880 – Slater's Directory of North and South Wales 1880 – David Roberts, Trefechan.
1881 Census – Magistrate and Brewer – The Green
David Roberts, head, age 60, born in Aberystwyth, magistrate and brewer.
Hannah Maria Roberts, wife, age 50, born in Birmingham.
Maria Roberts, daughter, age 21, born in Aberystwyth.
Oliver Legge Roberts, son, age 20, born in Aberystwyth, brewer.
Henry Roberts, son, age 7, born in Aberystwyth, scholar.
Daniel Rowland Roberts, son, age 5, born in Aberystwyth, scholar.
Margaret Davies, servant, age 18, born in Cwmerfin, general servant.
Catherine Jenkins, servant, age 19, born in Llanfihangel Genau'r Glyn, cook.
1891 Census – Brewer - Trefechan Green
David Roberts, head, age 70, born in Abrystwyth, brewer.
Hannah Maria Roberts, wife, age 60, born in Birmingham.
Maria Griffiths, daughter, age 32, born in Aberystwyth.
Oliver L. Roberts, son, age 30, born in Aberystwyth, brewer.
Emma Roberts, daughter, age 24, born in Aberystwyth, brewer.
Daniel Rowland Roberts, son, age 15, born in Aberystwyth.
Sibyl Griffiths, granddaughter, age 4, born in Lampeter.
Elizabeth Williams, servant, age 26, born in Tregaron, cook.
Mary Williams, servant, age 21, born in Tregaron.
1895 – Slater's Directory of North and Mid Wales 1895 – David Roberts, brewer and maltster, Trefechan.
1895 – According to Kelly's Directory 1895, 'David Roberts, brewer and maltster, Trefechan'.
1900 – Bennett's Business Directory – D. Roberts and Sons Ltd, The Brewery, telephone 20.
1903 – Trades Directory Wales – David Roberts and Sons Ltd, The Brewery, Trefechan.
1907 – Aberystwyth Handbook – Adverts – 'David Roberts & Sons Limited. Brewers, Aberystwyth. Call attention to their table ale in bottle. Light, brilliant, excellent condition. Can be obtained of most licensed retailers. 2s. 6d. per dozen imperial pints.'
1907 – South Wales and Monmouthshire Directory – Brewer - D. Roberts and Sons Ltd, Trefechan.
1912 – Wales Trades Directory 1912 – David Roberts and Sons Ltd.,, The Brewery, Trefechan. There was another brewer in Smithfield Road (Park Avenue) in 1912 – S. Allsopp and Sons Ltd.
1918 – Trade Directory Wales – David Roberts and Sons Ltd, The Brewery, Trefechan.
1920 – Kelly's Directory 1920 – ' Roberts and Sons Lim. Brewers and maltsters, Trefechan.'
1924 – Aberystwyth Official Guide – Advert – ' The Brewery, Aberystwyth. Established in 1844. David Roberts & Sons Limited. Brewers and ice manufacturers. Bottlers of Bass, Pale Ale and Guinness' Extra Stout. Mild & Bitter Beers of the finest quality. Pure ice supplied. Telegrams : Roberts, Brewery, Aberystwyth. Telephone : Aberystwyth 112.'
1931 – Aberystwyth, the Biarritz of Wales – Advert – 'David Roberts & Sons Limited. Established 1844. Brewers and Ice Manufacturers. Bottlers of Bass, Worthington and Guinness. Pure ice supplied. Telegrams : Roberts, Brewers, Aberystwyth. Telephone : Aberystwyth 112.'
1948-49 – Cardiff, Swansea, Newport and District Directory – D. Roberts and Sons, Ltd., The Brewery, Trefechan.
1940s-1950s – Aberystwyth : For Glorious Holidays – Advert – Enjoy the full flavour of Roberts's Crown Ale or Brown Ale. Served with pride at most licensed houses. These brilliant appetising and nourishing beers are available in pints and half pints screw bottles. Brewed at Aberystwyth by David Roberts and Sons Ltd. Telephone : Aberystwyth 512. Telegrams : Roberts, Brewers, Aberystwyth.'
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A picture of the brewery advert can be seen here:- (
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With thanks in all cases to Ceredigion council for the census information and the links.