Brixton news, rumours and general chat

[jimbarkanoodle]

This seems timely:

Beer drinkers are being ‘misled’

A campaign has been launched to help prevent beer-drinkers being ‘misled’ into buying brews created by global giants rather than true independents.

www.kentonline.co.uk

The corporate takeover of ‘craft beer’ leaves a nasty taste in the mouth | Katie Mather

Giant multinationals have been swallowing up independent breweries yet keeping the subversive, sock-it-to-the-man branding, says food and drink writer Katie Mather

www.theguardian.com

Whats the name for beers that are apparently from an 'independent(ish!)' company but who are 'partners' with a massive global brewer, who also happen to own 100% of independent(ish!) company?

 

[alex_]

Whats the name for beers that are apparently from an 'independent(ish!)' company but who are 'partners' with a massive global brewer, who also happen to own 100% of independent(ish!) company?

Dependent brewers ?

 

[editor]

*I've moved some recent posts to the thread about bars and clubs - Brixton food & drink news: new restaurants, bars, pop ups, cafes and more

 

[Winot]

Any news when M&S is reopening?

Just had a rumour that it's now going to be January because original contractor went bust. Can anyone confirm?

 

[Mr paulee]

London to Brighton Veteran car run tomorrow
Always good to watch

https://cdn.asp.events/CLIENT_Goose_Co_7F6419AF_5056_B739_54C4F8B966B46831/sites/Veteran-Car-Run-2019/media/Routes/VCR24-Participant-Route-Guide.pdf

Route

 

[Rushy]

London to Brighton Veteran car run tomorrow
Always good to watch

https://cdn.asp.events/CLIENT_Goose_Co_7F6419AF_5056_B739_54C4F8B966B46831/sites/Veteran-Car-Run-2019/media/Routes/VCR24-Participant-Route-Guide.pdf

Route

Cheers!

ETA bollocks. Just remembered at 9.30

 

[CH1]

This was apparently on at the Academy yesterday. There was a heavy security presence outside including a van which looked like some sort of drug assistance vehicle.
BARRY CAN'T SWIM

 

[jezg]

The corporate takeover of ‘craft beer’ leaves a nasty taste in the mouth | Katie Mather

Giant multinationals have been swallowing up independent breweries yet keeping the subversive, sock-it-to-the-man branding, says food and drink writer Katie Mather

www.theguardian.com

I read this Opinion piece with interest and responded as below. It's from beer writer in the "craft" bubble and didn't feel very balanced to me.

 

[T & P]

The previously cobbled section of Effra Road by Windrush Square is now a much safer and smoother asphalt surface, in particular for cyclists and pedestrians. Shocking it has taken so many years to fix, but a massive improvement going forward.

 

[edcraw]

The previously cobbled section of Effra Road by Windrush Square is now a much safer and smoother asphalt surface, in particular for cyclists and pedestrians. Shocking it has taken so many years to fix, but a massive improvement going forward.

It's a shame as it's a nice idea but like Exhibition Rd & Upper Ground also show there's no point making cosmetic changes to roads without also taking measures to reduce the amount of traffic on them.