The UK's vaccine roll-out is underway, with positive news this week as the Oxford/Astra Zeneca vaccine was approved.
Unlike the existing Pfizer jab, the new medicine can be stored in a normal fridge, making it far easier to distribute and transport.
But with a lofty target of two million vaccines per week to be administered, the logistics of inoculating the country's most vulnerable citizens are complicated.
Now one nationwide bar brand has offered up its shuttered pubs to be used as vaccination centres.
Addressing both health secretary Matt Hancock and Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon, BrewDog's president has proposed the venues be used, free of charge.
David McDowall said his venues have the storage, waiting areas and staff to help man such a programme.
He said: "We would like to offer our closed @BrewDog venues to help with a quick roll out of the vaccine. For free.
"We have waiting areas, huge refrigerators, separate rooms for vaccinations and an ace team who can help organise. We want to help."
With more than 80 sites across the UK, including two here in Manchester, BrewDog is one of the most recognisable names on the beer scene.
It is due to open its first beer hotel in Manchester in 2021.
Many of its bars have been closed for several months under tier restrictions and national lockdowns, after a year that has hit hospitality hard.
Several people have praised the move from the craft beer business, pointing out that a ' Dunkirk-like effort ' is needed to get the country moving again.
Someone else commented: "This is great. Please don’t snarl this up in red tape! Get trained medics on the premises; train up willing volunteers and go, go, go!"
Another said: "The quicker the population is vaccinated the quicker venues like this can open. I’m 100% certain they want more support for hospitality but if it gets places open sooner then fair play."
BrewDog was also one of the first alcohol brands to start producing hand sanitiser at its distillery in Aberdeen, delivering it free of charge to key workers and the NHS.
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