Pubs fear there will be a beer shortage as they plan to reopen for indoor service for the first time this year on Monday.Around 45,000 boozers will welcome back customers indoors for the first time in more than five months as coronavirus restrictions are eased on the next step out of lockdown.
Pubs were allowed to reopen for outdoor service in April, but just 40% of them were able to do so due to a lack of outdoor space.
Patrick Dardis, chief executive of Young's, one of Britain's biggest pub chains, told the Telegraph he has directly lobbied major brewers to step up production after unexpected demand following the initial reopening.
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