In 1841, Thomas Moulden became the licensee of the Sir John Barleycorn Hotel (later known as the Rundle Hotel) on Rundle Street, Adelaide. Like many early publicans, Moulden brewed his own beer on the premises, making him one of South Australia’s pioneering brewers. The last known reference to his brewery dates from 1844, after which it appears to have ceased operations. In 1851, Moulden established the Deepdell Brewery at Brownhill Creek, where he once again attempted commercial brewing. However, the venture struggled financially, and he was declared insolvent later that same year. Despite this setback, Moulden's skill as a brewer remained highly regarded. He went on to serve as head brewer for several of the colony’s early large breweries, including the Morphett Street Brewery, where his name was even featured in advertisements promoting the company’s beers, a rare acknowledgment at the time. Adelaide Observer 9th September 1843