The Registry, Portsmouth

thomasgx1 - Firstly is there any proof to the accusation that they are watered down. Secondly watering down drinks is a very serious offence and trading standards can impose massive fines and shut premises down (in 2004 a premises in Gunwharf was shut down temporarily and fined �50,000). Thirdly in the case of draught beer, cider etc they come in highly preassurised containers so opening them incorrectly to pour in water for example is extremely dangerous and you would waste lots of the product. Fourthly also in the case of draught lager, cider etc it passes through a glycol system that is below 0 C the only reason the products do not freeze is because of the alcohol content. Fithly (if that is a word) the Reg is owned by Mitchells and Butlers Plc the biggest pub operator in the UK, you get a good deal because of their buying power, just because your getting a good deal don't mean you are being ripped off. I worked there when I was at uni (best job I have ever had) and the only complaints I have ever had is about Pepsi or lemonade which can sometimes run out of syrup either half way through a pint or when you are using it as a mixer. But this effects the taste and it is normally brought staright back an replaced. I have worked in about 10 different pubs and i have never known any watering down of drinks in any of them. I hope this answers your question.

12 Sep 2009 00:57