Morrissey Fox

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Morrissey Fox is a range of beers developed by actor Neil Morrissey and chef Richard Fox. Development of the original 'Blonde' ale began in January 2008 and was documented in the Channel 4 programme Neil Morrissey's Risky Business. [1]

The line was expanded with several new beers in late 2008, with Fox telling The Publican that the brewer intended to establish themselves as a serious brewery with an established range of products. [2]

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References

General

"Neil Morrissey's Risky Business". Channel 4 . 2011. Retrieved 16 Oct 2011.

Specific
  1. Pettie, Andrew (25 October 2008). "Neil Morrissey's Risky Business". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 21 December 2009.
  2. Yates, Nick (14 November 2008). "Morrissey Fox to launch more beers". The Publican. Retrieved 21 December 2009.