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Thomas Bramwell Welch

British–American Methodist minister and dentist

Died when: 77 years 363 days (935 months)
Star Sign: Capricorn

 

Thomas Bramwell Welch

Thomas Bramwell Welch (December 31, 1825 – December 29, 1903) was a British–American Methodist minister and dentist.He pioneered the use of pasteurization as a means of preventing the fermentation of grape juice.

He persuaded local churches to adopt this non-alcoholic wine substitute for use in Holy Communion, calling it "Dr.Welch's Unfermented Wine".

The company he founded is now called Welch's.


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