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Breweries


Save Marston’s Brewery: The Jobs, the Heritage and the Questions Still Unanswered
Marston’s Brewery faces closure, with around 310 employees affected. Here’s who I’ve contacted, what they’ve said and why Burton’s brewing heritage matters.

The Hopper
Oct 166 min read


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 35 min read


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 259 min read
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