Breweries from across the UK were coming together to “buy the NHS (National Health Service) a pint” to recognise its contribution during the coronavirus pandemic, a media report said.
At least 10 companies were so far taking part in the nationwide initiative, which allows drinkers to ‘Pay a Pint Forward’ for health workers, who can then claim their reward in person once the COVID-19 lockdown was over, the Metro newspaper said in the report on Friday.
Each brewery has created an option to donate 5 pounds to NHS workers in their online stores, which will later be redeemable in pint form in pubs and taprooms.
The co-founder of one company involved, Sam McMeekin from Gipsy Hill Brewery, told the Metro newspaper: “As small, independent brewing businesses, we don’t have an abundance of PPE or raw materials to donate, and feel we can’t do much to help except keep providing beers to all of you.