7 AUGUST 1936, Page 22

DIETETIC ECONOMY .

[To the Editor of THE SPECTATOR.] SIR,—Whilst agreeing with Mr. E. S. P. Haynes that beer is "abominably overtaxed," I would cross pens with him when he says that it is almost " deleterious in quality." Because of taxation, brewers have been compelled to brew a milder beverage for general consumption which, whilst it hasn't the " body " so beloved by pre-War drinkers, is, nevertheless, a healthy, honest drink. And for those able to pay the price, there are still beers with plenty of " and ,tka wholesome as any ever breWed in this or any other country.