Comments on: When the music stops…

By: Scott

Scott — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:48:11 +0000

The power to tax is the power to destroy. I wonder what the UK is going to look like in 10 or 20 years if that trend continues? No pubs except those that can survive in tourist areas under 90% taxes? I ask this of our own politicians sometimes, How do these people keep getting elected?
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By: Bob the Brit

Bob the Brit — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:08:59 +0000

@nate you are correct, Scottish & Newcastle are owned by Heneken and, by all accounts, will be changing their name to Heineken UK in November – probably just as well if they no longer have a connection with Newcastle.

@Scott – beer sales are down in the UK because of increased duty, we already had the highest rate of duty in Europe and that was increased again this year by the Government. This is one factor which has lead to more that seven pubs a day closing in the UK.
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By: Scott-TheBrewClub

Scott-TheBrewClub — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:46:02 +0000

Unfortunately, I guess it comes down to profits in the end. If they can’t figure out how to make money, they either need to consolidate, or worse, close down or sell to someone with money who would likely close them down anyway! Seems odd, that sales are down so much.
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By: nate

nate — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:21:34 +0000

I agree. Heritage is a part of beer that keeps me coming back. Isn’t Heineken the mega company that actually owns Scottish and Newcastle?

Corporate mindsets often forget the histories and heritages in and out of the brewing industry in my opinion.
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