reached the Island.

Imports of canned Boddingtons bitter, from the northern English city of Manchester, should soon be in stores Islandwide following the arrival of the first shipment.

Beer fans in Britain have disputed the claim by makers Whitbread that the brew reproduces the traditional draught bitter found in the country's pubs.

But the importers, Frith's Liquors, are hoping ex-pats, visitors and locals alike will enjoy the brew's frothy "head'', created by a gas device in the can.

BITTER SWEET -- Mr. Tim Lindon-Morris, international marketing manager for English brewers Whitbread, toasts the arrival of new Boddingtons canned beer.