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[Aqualung]

Craft beer cocktails - anyone tried a Tothill Street Martyr?

http://www.blueboarlondon.com/bar/drink/beer-cocktails/

I once tried mixing Guinness and Advocaat. It looked like a glass of mud and wasn't very nice.

[london calling]

I once tried mixing Guinness and Advocaat. It looked like a glass of mud and wasn't very nice.

Now why doesn't that surprise me.

[Quinno]

http://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/mr...y-9850637.html

A convicted cocaine smuggler who gave videos of drug-fuelled sex romps to his friends has been allowed longer to repay a £3.2 million debt to the taxpayer — so he can make more money running a London brewery.

Former public schoolboy Jules de Vere Whiteway-Wilkinson was jailed for 12 years in 2004, after a court heard how he supplied drugs to clients including celebrities, City traders and music industry figures.

He was later ordered to hand back his £2.1 million criminal profit. He still owes nearly 90 per cent of the sum, plus another £1.2 million in interest, with much of the money held in “hidden assets” that have remained out of reach of prosecutors for years.

But a judge has now allowed him to defer repayment until well into next year at the earliest.

It followed a plea by his barrister Gavin Irwin, who told Westminster magistrates that the new London Fields Brewery in Hackney was “heading” towards success and likely to be earning millions of pounds within two years. Mr Irwin said that would allow his client to clear his debt to the taxpayer.

Having read that I feel somewhat less inclined to drink their beer...

[NickDavies]

Hungry Horse

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-30000934

[Strongers]

http://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/mr...y-9850637.html

A convicted cocaine smuggler who gave videos of drug-fuelled sex romps to his friends has been allowed longer to repay a £3.2 million debt to the taxpayer — so he can make more money running a London brewery.

Former public schoolboy Jules de Vere Whiteway-Wilkinson was jailed for 12 years in 2004, after a court heard how he supplied drugs to clients including celebrities, City traders and music industry figures.

He was later ordered to hand back his £2.1 million criminal profit. He still owes nearly 90 per cent of the sum, plus another £1.2 million in interest, with much of the money held in “hidden assets” that have remained out of reach of prosecutors for years.

But a judge has now allowed him to defer repayment until well into next year at the earliest.

It followed a plea by his barrister Gavin Irwin, who told Westminster magistrates that the new London Fields Brewery in Hackney was “heading” towards success and likely to be earning millions of pounds within two years. Mr Irwin said that would allow his client to clear his debt to the taxpayer.

Having read that I feel somewhat less inclined to drink their beer...

This is absolutely disgraceful!

How can somebody be allowed to use illegal money to set up a legitimate business? Is that not a classic example of money laundering?

I will defiantly not be buying any more London Fields Brewery products.

[aleandhearty]

http://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/mr...y-9850637.html

A convicted cocaine smuggler who gave videos of drug-fuelled sex romps to his friends has been allowed longer to repay a £3.2 million debt to the taxpayer — so he can make more money running a London brewery.

Former public schoolboy Jules de Vere Whiteway-Wilkinson was jailed for 12 years in 2004, after a court heard how he supplied drugs to clients including celebrities, City traders and music industry figures.

He was later ordered to hand back his £2.1 million criminal profit. He still owes nearly 90 per cent of the sum, plus another £1.2 million in interest, with much of the money held in “hidden assets” that have remained out of reach of prosecutors for years.

But a judge has now allowed him to defer repayment until well into next year at the earliest.

It followed a plea by his barrister Gavin Irwin, who told Westminster magistrates that the new London Fields Brewery in Hackney was “heading” towards success and likely to be earning millions of pounds within two years. Mr Irwin said that would allow his client to clear his debt to the taxpayer.

Having read that I feel somewhat less inclined to drink their beer...

Jeez, the whole thing stinks worse than a ten day old mackerel. I wouldn't be surprised if some big favours have been called in on the 'old boy' network. Just reading the article has made me feel so grubby, I might have to take a shower. Like 'Strongers', I won't be buying any more LFB beers, when in London

[aleandhearty]

Hungry Horse

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-30000934

I'm not surprised the Double Donut burger has been so heavily criticised...where's the cornichon, for God's sake?

[Wittenden]

Jeez, the whole thing stinks worse than a ten day old mackerel. I wouldn't be surprised if some big favours have been called in on the 'old boy' network. Just reading the article has made me feel so grubby, I might have to take a shower. Like 'Strongers', I won't be buying any more LFB beers, when in London

Funny handshakes...I went out of my way to try LFB beer during the summer,wasn't really impressed:even less now

[ETA]

Hungry Horse

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-30000934

In some areas of England and Scotland that would be considered health food.

[oldboots]

more on some peoples least favourite brewery/PubCo

http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/C...er+All+News%29

the pub mentioned is Woodies .......and they'll have some work to do if they're actually serious about jumping on this particular bandwagon.