7-Eleven officially pulls draft beer machines from stores

A viral photo of a beer dispenser at 7-Eleven. The company decided to pull draft beer machines from its 18 stores in October, 2017.
A viral photo of a beer dispenser at 7-Eleven. The company decided to pull draft beer machines from its 18 stores in October, 2017.

CP All announced this morning that it has decided to pull draft beer machines from 7-Eleven convenience stores once and for all, after anti-drinking groups staged protests on Friday.

For those who looked forward to trying draft Leo beer at 7-Eleven after all the online hype, the service was halted due to criticism, and there is no hope for you now. In a Facebook statement this morning, CP All said it will pull draft beer machines from its 18 stores in the pilot program due to the “advice and concern from many sectors.”

READ: 7-Eleven pauses draft beer sales from new machines following protests and criticism

A video of one of the Leo beer machines went viral last Tuesday, getting netizens excited over the tasty bargain. Priced at THB49 (about US$1.50) a cup, the sales — and accompanying excitement — lasted less than a week.

READ: Now it’s legal! Officials allow it after 7-Eleven covers viral beer machine with big white cloth (VIDEO)

 



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