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Prarthana Prakash

Diageo and Heineken go head to head as Guinness shortage gives 600% boost to rival stout Murphy’s

two murphy's pints (Credit: Artur Widak—NurPhoto/Getty Images)

A Guinness shortage ahead of the festive season in December prompted a chain reaction: pubs were scrambling, drinkers were upset, and Diageo was left to cope with the outsized demand.

Guinness’s rival is having a moment as the supply shortage continues into January. 

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