Drinkers will have to fork out at least 25c more for a pint in a move publicans described as a “kick in the balls”.
Heineken announced it was facing “unprecedented cost increases” and all draught kegs would go up on December 1. The Dutch brewing giant’s portfolio includes Heineken, Birra Moretti, Orchard Thieves cider, Coors, Fosters, Beamish, Murphy’s and Island’s Edge.
In a letter seen by the Irish Mirror, pubs were told: “Keg prices for Heineken and Coors lager will increase, equivalent to 17c per pint and at a pro-rata rate for all other draught brands and keg sizes.” But pub bosses reckon they’ll need to up pint prices by at least 25c once VAT is added on.
