The Beer Orders

The Beer Orders were a set of regulations in the UK introduced in 1990 to reduce the dominance of large breweries and promote variety in the pub industry. They limited the number of beers large breweries could supply to individual pubs and encouraged the growth of smaller, independent breweries. This aimed to increase competition, provide consumers with more choices, and prevent monopolistic practices by big brewery companies. Essentially, the orders helped diversify beer options and supported the sustainability of smaller breweries and pubs.