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Wetherspoon's Drops Popular San Miguel Beer

Wetherspoon's will replace San Miguel with Poretti beer, sparking mixed customer reactions and raising questions about business partnerships and cost increases.

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Tim MartinPaul Davies

Why is Wetherspoon's stopping the sale of San Miguel beer?: Wetherspoon's decision to stop selling San Miguel beer, recently voted the nation's favorite, has sparked outrage among some customers. The pub chain will replace it with Poretti, an Italian beer, starting in November.
What are the potential implications of Wetherspoon's decision?: Wetherspoon's decision is expected to impact both San Miguel's sales and Wetherspoon's operations, although the overall effect on the pub chain's profitability remains to be seen.
What other factors are contributing to changes at Wetherspoon's?: Wetherspoon's chief executive, Tim Martin, recently warned of upcoming price increases at the pub chain due to increased costs and the recent Labour budget. This context adds another layer to the San Miguel replacement news.
How have customers reacted to the news of San Miguel's removal from Wetherspoon's?: Customers have expressed mixed reactions on social media, with some expressing disappointment while others welcomed the change, considering San Miguel inferior to Poretti.
What is the relationship between San Miguel and Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company?: The partnership between San Miguel's Spanish wing, Mahou San Miguel (MSM), and Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company (CMBC) is ending. This dissolution, after 15 years, is speculated to be a major reason behind Wetherspoon's decision.

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