SURGING energy bills and raw material costs mean a rise in the price of beer is just around the corner, pubgoers have been warned.
Customers in Scotland have faced “unprecedented” price rises in the past year with the industry warning of a “perfect storm” created by the cost of living crisis and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Carbon dioxide prices alone have risen by a staggering 3000% while grain costs have shot up by 40% in 2022. Other raw materials such as glass and wheat have also risen.
