Midlands Publican Disappointed By Pint Price Increase

It will affect Guinness, Carlsberg, Smithwicks, Harp, Rockshore and Hop House 13 drinkers.

A pint is going to cost a bit more once again, as Diageo raises its prices.

The four cent increase will affect Guinness, Carlsberg, Smithwicks, Harp, Rockshore and Hop House 13 drinkers.

The brewer says the price increase is down to rising costs of production, and it's the second hike by the company this year.

John Clendennen is the President of the Vintners Federation of Ireland and owner of Giltrap's in Kinnitty.

He says the news is disappointing and frustrating:

Interim CEO of the VFI, Padraig Cribben, is surprised by the announcement:

He says Diageo's reasoning does not add up:

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