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Why Are Beefeater and Brewers Fayre Closing? Whitbread’s Restaurant Shutdown Explained
Brewers Fayre has closed and Beefeater is about to follow. Here's why Whitbread is retiring both restaurant brands, what happens to the buildings and whether Premier Inn will still serve food.

The Hopper
Sep 9


Where Is Hawkstone Brewed, and Does It Use Clarkson’s Barley?
Is Hawkstone just Tennent’s in different packaging? I asked Hawkstone and C&C about Wellpark, Jeremy Clarkson’s barley and who controls the recipe. Here’s what they told me.

The Hopper
Sep 3


Andy Burnham Is Prime Minister. What John Healey as Chancellor Could Mean for Britain’s Pubs and Breweries
If Andy Burnham became Prime Minister after Keir Starmer's resignation, what could it mean for Britain's pubs, breweries and hospitality industry? We examine the possible Chancellors, beer duty, business rates, National Insurance and what the sector may hope for next.

The Hopper
Jun 25
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