Surprisingly high percentage of holiday Brits who enjoy airport breakfast beer before jetting off revealed

THREE in four holidaymakers enjoy a breakfast beer at the airport before the flight.

And two thirds even say a pre-10am pint is essential — and a highlight of the trip.

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The cheeky tipple was ranked ­second in a table of most refreshing beer tasting moments, beaten only by a beer by the pool or beach.

Now, package holiday company On The Beach has teamed up with Seven Bro7hers Brewing Co to launch Breakfas7 Brew — designed to compliment bacon, sausages and eggs.

Customers travelling in October half-term will be able to try the citrusy 3.4 per cent lager for free.

Zoe Harris, of Manchester-based On the Beach, said: “Whether it’s 3am, 6am or 5pm, we all know that having a pre-holiday beer is a true British tradition.

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“Most of the time it’s a Fosters or a Carling and they might not hit the spot.

"So, we decided to work with a local brewery and create the ultimate breakfast beer — the first of your holidays that matches perfectly with brekkie.”

The company’s survey of 2,000 people also showed that, once abroad, almost half are willing to spend more than £7 for a pint.