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The only positive outcome I see (in my personal life) to these mega-corporations is a minor backlash that encourages people to patronise smaller businesses.
I was talking to a customer in the pub about it tonight. We're technically part of a chain as we are owned by a company. We have limited choice in what we sell and consequently only stock the really big names. BUT we are small enough to pass under their radar and have a much more personal feel because of it.
Ideally I'd like to work in a Freehouse (as I did back in Aylesbury) but there's precious few around in this area. Those that are - and those that appear to be, like us - are often treasured. If only we could get a few more real ales/ local brews in we'd be laughing.
I love to go in a pub and see something different on the pumps. I'm not a bitter drinker, but I figure if I see some unusual bitters I'm probably somewhere that's worth coming back to.
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