It's a name that is synonymous with Sunderland. It's Vaux and here are nine photos of the workers who served the company well over the years.
In our latest retro look at Wearside businesses, we are putting the brewery in the spotlight.
We've got workers on the last day at the brewery too.
Find out more by browsing through this gallery of photos from the Echo archives.
1. Staff scenes from Vaux
Workers in the picture but we want to know if you recognise any of them.
2. Happy times in Houghton
A flashback to May 1986 at the Beehive in Houghton. Tenants Mr and Mrs Jim Foley were pictured with David Fortune, Vaux district sales manager, in the refurbished bar.
3. Such loyal service
All these workers were presented with their long service awards in a ceremony in 1992.
4. 25 years and counting
Meet the staff who were rewarded for giving 25 years service to the company. Their awards were presented by Sir Paul Nicholson in December 1995.