Dunkield Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 Greene King boss faces a roasting The boss of the Greene King brewery could have his effigy burnt with that of Guy Fawkes this Sunday as a row with drinkers at a Sussex pub escalates. Lewes is famous for its bonfire night celebrations Lewes Arms regular are campaigning against the Suffolk-based brewery, which wants to withdraw locally-brewed Harveys Best Bitter from the pub. They have been backed by the mayor of the town and local MP Norman Baker. Lewes' famous bonfire societies are now set to lend their support and give Greene King a roasting on 4 November. Chamber pots and broom sticks Such a gesture would be in keeping with the traditions of the quirky 220-year-old pub, which has built up a reputation for hosting activities including the Annual World Pea-Throwing Championship and Dwyle Flunking, a traditional game involving two teams, a broom stick, a chamber pot and a beer-soaked rag. Their ire was first raised at the beginning of October when the pub informed them that Harveys would be withdrawn by the end of the year. "It was only a month ago, but the campaign got going very quickly," said Jack Wilkinson, a regular at the Lewes Arms. A pressure group, the Friends of the Lewes Arms, has written to Greene King and Harveys trying to arrange some form of compromise agreement that might see its favourite real ale kept on tap. Previously, Greene King has held firm, saying it wants "to serve our own award-winning quality ales in our own pubs". However, the drinks distributor supplying the Lewes Arms said it hadn't received any instructions to stop delivering Harveys Best Bitter and Greene King has now said it is preparing a new statement on the issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 Stuart the Lewes Arms is a cracking little pub. One things for sure, the odd few pubs in Lewes that don't serve Harveys are not as busy. Maybe Green King should consider that. It'll make little difference to us hardened Lewes Pub Crawlers. Stuart, you definitely need to come down and experience the Lewes Tour. {hic} Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussex lad Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted November 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 Sounds like an offer I can't refuse All I would need is somewhere to crash, let me know next time you boys are planning a bit a of a drink up and will try to get along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 Theres always a 'tour of duty' lurking round the corner. I'll keep you informed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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