Mine's a Pint - Winter 2018

pubs remain at the heart of communities and
continue to make a valuable contribution to
our society, culture and economy.”
Speaking at the Members’ Rally, Mike Wood
MP, Chairman of the All Party Parliamentary
Beer Group added:
“We need to make sure that we have a proper
review of local business taxation which goes
beyond what was announced (in the Budget)
on business rates, so that pubs of all sizes are
actually taxed at a fair rate and we have a
taxation system fit for the 21st century rather
than the 1950s, and one that recognises the
economy as it is now rather than one that was
based solely on land values.”
award winning beers and I personally could not
have done it without my Amigo. We have lost
an amazing part of New Wharf Brewing Co
and, in Stewart’s honour, we will brew a beer in
his memory; “Amigo”.
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NEW WHARF
Kevin Black has asked us to include this tribute
to his friend Stewart who passed away in
October, and we’re happy to do so.
Amigo, Amigo, where are you Amigo? In
October 2018 we celebrated the life of a
friend and work colleague who gave so much
to making sure every day ran smoothly in
the brewery at New Wharf. Stewart wasn’t
shy of hard work and always embraced the
challenging environment that we faced. Many
people around the world have enjoyed our
Stewart and Kevin in the brewery
The last couple of months have been hard but
we must celebrate the life of a man who has
touched many people’s lives. Stewart was funny
and always laughed and joked about everything.
Everyday at around 11am his mobile would go
ping and he would say “ that’s my Sarah up” -
this always brought a smile to his face.
His other love in life was his daily packet of
digestive biscuits and wine gums. These became
a staple part of the brewery diet. Stewart was
also fond of his Breakfast Stout and always
got excited when we brewed it. Of course he
sampled it most days in the brewery for quality
control purposes. He treasured his son Dan
and daughter Georgi and was always telling me
about what they were up to.
I say goodbye to my Amigo but his memory
will live on in every beer I brew at the New
Wharf. On behalf of New Wharf Brewing Co
we would like to send our deepest condolences
to Dan, Georgie and Sarah.
Kevin Black
Head Brewer, New Wharf Brewing Co
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