Paul Wells said: “Abolishing the pint would have been a real loss to England’s history and culture so we are extremely pleased that this tradition will live on.

“Every day, millions of people enjoy a pint in their local pub so I am pleased that today, the pint’s future has been saved.””

The company is the largest brewer of speciality beer in the country and brew beers including Wells Bombardier, Young’s Bitter and Courage Best.

It is the only brewery in the UK that produces pint bottles of its leading brand, Wells Bombardier which is available in supermarkets and off licenses. “