UK pubs 'running out' of popular drink as one landlord warns shortage will hit

Why there’s a Guinness shortage in UK pubs

Fans of the legendary Irish stout are grappling with short supply in British pubs as Diageo, the maker of Guinness, struggles to keep up with demand. CNN’s Anna Stewart explains why the beloved beverage has become so popular that bars are running out.

UK pubs 'running out' of popular drink as one landlord warns shortage will hit

Guinness is the top-selling drink for many pubs across the UK, but landlords are struggling to keep up with demand as distributors limit the amount of stock going to businesses

Guinness Rations Supply to British Pubs as the Stout Surges in Popularity

Gen Z’s new obsession with Guinness might run taps dry in the U.K. On Friday, The Guardian reported that Diageo — the beer brand’s parent company — was forced to ration orders of Guinness to British pubs after an astronomic rise in consumer demand. According to the article, the Dublin brewery is already working at full capacity to fulfill orders. “We have maximalized supply and we are working proactively with our customers to manage the distribu…

Guinness rationed to avoid Christmas drought

Diageo is rationing supplies of Guinness to retailers to try and stave off a stout shortage during the festive season. The drinks giant had already warned of disruption to the hospitality industry because of “exceptional consumer demand” for Guinness, which has been growing in popularity, in part due to the “Guinnfluencer” effect on social media. This has led to limits on supplies to pubs and bars, with restrictions also now rolling out across t…

Fears for UK Guinness drinkers as limits placed on pubs selling Irish drink

Fears are growing amidst UK Guinness drinkers as limits are reported to have been placed on pubs selling the Irish drink this Christmas. The festive period is one of the busiest seasons for pubs and bars of the years in the UK and Ireland, between people taking part in the annual 12 pubs, Christmas parties and employees having time off of work It’s being reported that following a rush of sale in recent weeks, Guinness owner Diageo is seeking to …