2002, Vol.4

a) Memories – Aitken’s Brewery in Falkirk – by the people of Falkirk.
b) The Bottling Hall (Aitken’s new bottling hall, 1938).
c) The Mighty Bass – by Edward Burns, the Bass court action against Aitkens 1877.
d) Scottish Brewery Playing Cards and the dawning of the BBPCS –by Mike Johnston.
e) Today’s Breweries: Eglesbrech Brewing Co. (Falkirk) – By Edward Burns.
f) Book Review – Homebrew Classics, India Pale Ale by Clive Le Pensee & Roger Protz.
g) James Aitken & Co., Falkirk– No 10 in a series of beer labels. – by Paul Dean.
h) Old Photo Corner – Aitken’s brewery 1889.
i) Brewing Words – Pundie (or Pundy).

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