It certainly looks like good news for Hackney Wick, and something to cheer about for lovers of all things 'Pub'!
The issue of 1p up or down is an ancient ridiculousness. Better that there be a Cabinet Minister to oversee all things 'ale' related. There would never have been a 'heart of oak' if it were not for the hogshead of oak.
Three cheers for beers.

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