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Sean Murphy

Brewdog create new 'Barnard Castle Eye Test' beer poking fun at Dominic Cummings with profits going to help NHS

Scots beer brand  Brewdog  has poked fun at the recent controversy surrounding  Dominic Cummings  with a new beer they've named Barnard Castle Eye Test.

Cummings  came under fire over the weekend when it was revealed he broke the UK Government’s own rules on coronavirus travel.

He later claimed he drove from Durham to Barnard Castle before returning to London to see if he could drive safely after his eyesight became affected by coronavirus.

The new Hazy IPA. (Brewdog FB)

Making light of the situation, Brewdog launched a few suggestions for new beer names on a post on Facebook including 'Cummings and Goings' and '260 miles'.

However, they decided upon 'Barnard Castle Eye Test' after it was a clear winner with fans commenting on the post.

Now taking pre-orders for the new limited-edition beer after deciding to go ahead with it, the brewing firm stated that all profits from sales will go to funding their production of "free sanitiser for the NHS & Health Care Charities".

Dominic Cummings has come under fire for flouting lockdown rules. (Supplied)

Speaking about the new beer, the brand described it as a "short sighted beer for tall stories", the said: "Our New England, Old School IPA is locked down and loaded.

"Dry-hopped for a juicy hit with pineapple, mango and hint of zesty lime."

Delighted be the release, beer fan Truls Rostrup wrote: "Love that this is a Hazy IPA."

Another added that they loved that the can even featured blurred lettering.

While Iain Lewis jokingly asked if they could produce a "Prince Andrew's Pizza Party" next.

The new release follows Brewdog COO Dave McDowall tweeting that the civil service employee who created the now deleted, 'Can you imagine having to work with these truth twisters?' tweet which followed the Prime Minister's decision to defend Mr Cummings, could have, 'Free Punk IPA and chicken wings for life in Brewdog bars'.

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