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Guinness-owner Diageo raises price of pint by 4 cent in second hike this year

The move, which will take effect in August, will affect firm’s entire draught beer portfolio, including Guinness, Carlsberg, Smithwicks, Harp, Rockshore and Hop House 13

The move comes after the company added 12 cent to the cost of a pint in February, bringing the total hike on pint prices to 16 cent in 2023. Picture: Getty

Guinness-owner Diageo is increasing prices on its draught beers for the second time this year, citing rising costs.

The hikes, which will add 4 cent to the price of a pint, will come into effect on August 14. It will affect the drink manufacturer’s entire draught beer portfolio, including Guinness, Carlsberg, Smithwicks, Harp, Rockshore and Hop House 13.

Diageo informed publicans of the price increases in a letter issued on Monday, in which the company ...