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 Price of a pint looks set to soar
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The price of a pint of beer in Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK could rise by as much as 20% next year, industry insiders have said.
Spiralling manufacturing costs are being blamed for the anticipated hike.
Stephen Kelly from the Federation of Licensed Vintners said the necessary raw materials have "risen in value enormously in the past year".
"The grains and the metals for kegs have risen so much that it's going to have a knock-on effect," he said.
| BBC NEWS | Northern Ireland | Price of a pint looks set to soar
Will just have to stick to the Vodka and Southern Comfort then  |