In the last few weeks Diageo, the owners of Guinness, have restricted us, and many small independent pubs, from their usual supply and prioritised selling through large chains.
So, from today, Guinness will no longer be sold here. I can’t compete on fair terms and give my customers a reasonable price point so I will not try. We have, instead, partnered with Bristol Beer Factory (BBF) to be one of the first pubs to bring you ‘Black Gates’; a nitro stout brewed and poured just like Guinness. I believe ‘Black Gates’ stands on its own – it’s a superb Nitro Stout, superb flavour, body and a rich and creamy head. BBF are a privately owned independent brewer that values the Docks, values community, and champions quality through the craft of brewing – together we stand independent.
This is just the start; the Docks will continue to change and champion independence. Utopian Brewery, a Devon based all British ingredient brewer, is another such partner. Oh, and it’s good for the environment too, fewer food miles, more sustainable and the best bit is, you’ll pay less for it.
Please support us, please champion independence, embrace change and enjoy a pint of Black Gates – I truly believe it is a great pint.
