finlo Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 10 hours ago, alpha-acid said: I don't think they are making money at al I predict the Brewery (Okells ) will shut this year and H+B shortly after It's not looking good, as discretionary spending will be very much in the spotlight this year I think anybody who does go out will be seeking VFM venues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowman Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 House prices and rent are killing discretionary booze spending. Shit food in most of the brewery pubs is killing discretionary food spending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 2 hours ago, snowman said: House prices and rent are killing discretionary booze spending. Shit food in most of the brewery pubs is killing discretionary food spending. Agreed, in addition to H&B's own pricing killing discretionary booze spending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackwhite Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 1 hour ago, Non-Believer said: Agreed, in addition to H&B's own pricing killing discretionary booze spending. I'm not one for defending the brewery, believe me I'm not. But can you clarify what you mean about their pricing? How specifically do you think it should be different? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlo Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 7 minutes ago, jackwhite said: I'm not one for defending the brewery, believe me I'm not. But can you clarify what you mean about their pricing? How specifically do you think it should be different? Well it's not difficult to find Carling for £2 odd across! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackwhite Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 1 minute ago, finlo said: Well it's not difficult to find Carling for £2 odd across! Other than in 'spoons? TBF they do drive the prices on the likes of Carling (as they are importers and one of the only stockists) Average cost of a pint in UK is £4.07 but going up in most places. You do have to factor in getting it here. I'm not saying they're the cheapest (and like I said not a fan) but I don't think they're THAT much more than other places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Onchan Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 29 minutes ago, jackwhite said: Other than in 'spoons? TBF they do drive the prices on the likes of Carling (as they are importers and one of the only stockists) Average cost of a pint in UK is £4.07 but going up in most places. You do have to factor in getting it here. I'm not saying they're the cheapest (and like I said not a fan) but I don't think they're THAT much more than other places. A pint of McEwans in the east coast of Scotland is, on ave, £3.50/pint and lager's even cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted March 15, 2022 Author Share Posted March 15, 2022 52 minutes ago, jackwhite said: I'm not one for defending the brewery, believe me I'm not. But can you clarify what you mean about their pricing? How specifically do you think it should be different? Brewery prices and prices from the suppliers are increasing in the UK. The likes of Weatherspoons economies of scale enable them to offer a pint with a meal (selected brands) or cheaper alcoholic drinks than a lot of their competitors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passing Time Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 4 minutes ago, 2112 said: Brewery prices and prices from the suppliers are increasing in the UK. The likes of Weatherspoons economies of scale enable them to offer a pint with a meal (selected brands) or cheaper alcoholic drinks than a lot of their competitors. Weatherspoons sell the ale that is very close or on the use by dates. That's why its so cheap. I believe Quids in do the same 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lethargy Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 15 minutes ago, Passing Time said: Weatherspoons sell the ale that is very close or on the use by dates. That's why its so cheap. I believe Quids in do the same This is a long-held fallacy. Think about it logistically for a second - that approach simply would not work at anywhere near the scales JDW operate. They sell cheap beer because they buy it by lakeful. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 52 minutes ago, Andy Onchan said: A pint of McEwans in the east coast of Scotland is, on ave, £3.50/pint and lager's even cheaper. Mc yewww ens. Whatever it costs, they are overcharging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passing Time Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 36 minutes ago, lethargy said: This is a long-held fallacy. Think about it logistically for a second - that approach simply would not work at anywhere near the scales JDW operate. They sell cheap beer because they buy it by lakeful. That is exactly why it does work, the beer does not stay in the barrels that long - have a think about it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Onchan Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 16 minutes ago, Happier diner said: Mc yewww ens. Whatever it costs, they are overcharging Don't necessarily disagree..... but have you tried getting a decent bitter on the east coast of Scotland at a reasonable price? Belhaven is not what it used to be and that's definitely over-priced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackwhite Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 55 minutes ago, Andy Onchan said: Don't necessarily disagree..... but have you tried getting a decent bitter on the east coast of Scotland at a reasonable price? Belhaven is not what it used to be and that's definitely over-priced. Both are awful drinks tbh. There are always outliers. H&B sell some drinks at less than £4 a pint but they’re generally crap. Again still don’t see or been given a valid explanation as to why the brewery’s prices are OTT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlo Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 7 minutes ago, jackwhite said: Again still don’t see or been given a valid explanation as to why the brewery’s prices are OTT. That's something we'd all love to know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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