WANTED: What do we call a Liverpool beer to beat the Brexit blues?

Angie Sammons 6 September 2016

WE are all in this together - at least when it comes to getting the ale in - so how about a pint of Trouble Brewing?

Or maybe yours is an Ozzie Points, a foaming stein of Bitter and Twisted, or a swift Bastard Blond?

For just when you thought it the name-calling was over, the EU/Brexit debate hs been fermenting away nicely, this time in the vats of a city brewery.

A new Republic of Liverpool beer brand is being launched to mark the city's majority vote to remain in the EU, and to drown your sorrows (or to celebrate - depending on your view) brewers are asking the public to come up with possible names for the range, with the first due to be launched later this month.

The people behind the plan say they are hoping to "bottle Liverpool's rebellious spirit", are proud of the city's stance following June’s referendum and believe "Liverpool can stand on its own two feet".

Father and daughter team Tony and Liz Rothwell from Republic of Liverpool Beer Company

Tony Rothwell, director of the Republic of Liverpool Beer Company, said: "The referendum result has thrown everything up in the air and only time will tell what impact it will have on the city.

"The uncertainty means government initiatives like the Northern Powerhouse and future funding have been thrown into doubt."

But people will always need a bevvy and what better than to start the table banging with a pint of good old political rabble rousing?

Says Mr Rothwell: "The Republic of Liverpool beer company is appealing to Scousers everywhere to get involved by helping to name our beers and together we can raise a toast as we face the future together.

"Many people share our dream of becoming a republic which may now not be as ridiculous as it once seemed."

Any suggestions? Head to their Facebook page, The Republic of Liverpool Beer Company Ltd, or park it here.