England - Breweries

Aston Manor Cider (formerly Aston Manor Brewery) is a former brewery and current cider maker in Aston, Birmingham.
The company was formed in 1981 by four former employees of Ansells, after Ansells closed its Aston Cross brewery. By 2008 it was the third largest cider company in the UK by market share, and the fourth largest in the world.
In August 2018 it was announced that Aston Manor cider had been acquired by French co-operative Agrial.
Some of the Brewery's Range
Crumpton Oaks Apple Cider -
Crumpton Oaks Pear Cider -
Kingstone Press Apple Cider -
Kingstone Press Pear Cider -
Kingstone Press Wild Berry Cider -
Kingstone Press Low Alcohol Cider-
Frosty Jacks Cider -
Friels Vintage Cider -

Over the years the brand identity is updated and re-launched with subtle changes, a change of Logo or a new font.
Sometimes this brand update is done by the new owners after a brewery has been sold, other times just to give the brand a fresh new look on the ever growing market.

Below are some notes to help identify some of these changes and an aid to reference the year of the glass.