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The history of Mohan Meakin Limited traces its roots back to 1855, when Edward Dyer established Asia’s first brewery in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh. Recognized as the pioneer of brewing in India, Dyer introduced modern beer to the Indian subcontinent, identifying the cool climate of Kasauli as an ideal location for beer production. This brewery laid the foundation for what would later become a legendary name in India’s alcoholic beverages industry.

Over the decades, the brewery evolved through mergers and ownership changes—most notably when it merged with the Mohan family’s distillery, giving rise to the iconic Mohan Meakin Ltd. The company became renowned not just for beer but also for launching the legendary Old Monk rum, one of India’s most celebrated spirits. Today, Mohan Meakin continues to hold a unique place in Indian industrial and cultural history, representing a blend of colonial legacy and indigenous entrepreneurship.