Wetherspoons has announced that starting next month it will be making a major change to its menu - that is sure to leave some regulars disappointed.
The budget pub giant revealed that, from December 15, some of the country's most popular drinks will no longer be sold.
When the change comes into effect, customers will no longer be able to order Strongbow or Strongbow Dark Fruits, as well as John Smiths bitters.
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The news comes after J D Wetherspoon agreed a new 20-year deal with the Budweiser Brewing Group to become its primary supplier.
The contract means that drinks such as Budweiser, Stella Artois, Corona, Leffe Blonde and Bud Light - as well as Bathtub Gin, Bud Light Seltzer and Mike’s Hard Seltzer - will be available in every single Wetherspoon pub.
Consequently, draught ciders Strongbow and Strongbow Dark Fruits will be replaced by Stowford Press Apple and Stowford Press Mixed Berries, made by Westons Cider.
John Smith's bitter is being replaced by Worthington's bitter, supplied by brewer Molson Coors, as reported by the Manchester Evening News.
The changes will come in to effect on December 15 across all pubs after a 41-year association with Heineken and other predecessors.
Wetherspoon says demand for Budweiser Brewing Group drinks has increased during the pandemic and its menu change will reflect this.
Tim Martin, chairman of JD Wetherspoon, said: “Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I will now become our biggest supplier, with new beers Budweiser, Corona and Leffe Blonde, in addition to their existing products, Stella Artois and Bud Light - as well as a range of bottled beers.
“We are also pleased to have agreed long-term supply deals with BrewDog, Westons Cider, Carlsberg and Molson Coors."
