The supply chain issues that have dogged some retailers in recent weeks are now leaving some British pubs short of beer. Pub chain JD Wetherspoon has apologised after its supplies of Carling and Coors were affected by the nationwide supply issues. The firm did not provide further details regarding the supply issues but it is understood it is directly related to a shortage of heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers. Wetherspoon spokesman Eddie Gershon said, “We are experiencing some supply problems with both Carling and Coors, which means that some pubs do not have the products available.” “We apologise to our customers for any inconvenience caused. We know that the brewers are trying to resolve the issue.” Wetherspoon founder and chairman Tim Martin has been a passionate supporter of Brexit and earlier this year denied reports that his pubs were impacted by Brexit-related staff shortages. According to the haulage industry, there …