The Ytteborg Brewery (Ytteborg Bryggeri in Norwegian) was a brewery in Christiania (present-day Oslo), Norway. It was founded in 1836 by Nils Jensen Ytteborg, a master tanner and Member of Parliament in Norway.[1] The company underwent changes in name and ownership during its existence for more than a century. In 2011, Foss Bryggeri AS resumed operations, also headquartered in Oslo.[2]
Early years
The brewery's first facilities were located Hausmanns street 8–12, site of the present-day Blue Cross Building.[3] In 1844, the brewery built cellars for cooling and storage on the Aker hill close to the Old Aker Church. Its large storage rooms, with brick walls and vaults, was very advanced when it was opened in 1843, and crown prince Oscar was present at the opening.[4]