Fullers to close Gales on March 31

To nobody’s great surprise, Gales brewery in Horndean will cease brewing on March 31, with the site being used as a depot from then. The beers will be brewed at Chiswick — for now, anyway.

The Bitter is being dropped — always likely, considering it was up against London Pride. Butser, Festival Mild, HSB and Prize Old are safe — for now. Still, the more paranoid reader might like to consider stocking up on Prize Old… (Going off-topic for a second, what of the country wines? The Black Beer & Raisin would be sorely missed…)

(Story from The Publican — more at BBC News)