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Scottish Sun
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Price of popular pints rises AGAIN as some big brands hit £6 for first time ever – how much will YOU pay?
Find out which brands are the cheapest and the most expensive PRICEY PINT Price of popular pints rises AGAIN as some big brands hit £6 for first time ever – how much will YOU pay? Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PINTS of some of the UK's best-loved craft beers have soared in price over the last few months, new data shows. Drinkers may have noticed the cost of Camden Hells, BrewDog IPA and Camden Pale Ale rising. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 BrewDog's popular Punk IPA is among the beers that have risen in price Credit: PA:Press Association 2 The price of a Camden Hells is also up by a huge 10.8% on average Credit: Camden Hells The average cost of a BrewDog IPA has increased by a whopping 12.5% since the start of the year, according to analysis by The Morning Advertiser. At the start of the year, a pint would have set you back an average of £5.64. Now it's increased to beyond the £6 mark, hitting £6.34. Camden Hells is up by a huge 10.8% on average, rising from £5.72 at the start of the year to £6.34 now. Read more on beer FOOD AWAKENING Astonishing Club World Cup prices revealed with beer costing £12.30 a CAN That makes Camden Hells and BrewDog the most expensive pints in the UK now. Camden Pale Ales have also increased in price, but by a more subtle 1.7%. They cost £5.69 on average, up from £5.59 in January. There is one brand that has actually decreased in price, though. Fury as cost of 12-pack of beer set to soar by £1 thanks to sinister new tax brought in by Labour Beavertown's Neck Oil had cost an average of £6.36 but that's gone down to £6.24. Average price of a pint rises The Morning Advertiser previously found the average price of a pint had risen from £5.08 at the start of the year to £5.17 now. The trade magazine regularly examines the average cost of a pint across London, the Midlands, the North East, the North West, the South East, the South West, Scotland, and Wales. Beer prices have been rising sharply thanks to higher alcohol taxes, soaring utility bills and increased staffing costs. It's probably no surprise that the priciest pints are found in London, where the average pub charges £6.10. The latest research found pints of Guinness have reached £6.45 and Birra Moretti is £7.17 in the capital. If you're looking for the cheapest pint in the UK, the Midlands is the place to go. There an average pint will set you back £4.68. Tennent's lager is the most affordable option there at £3.50, followed by Carlsberg at £3.72. Foster's and Greene King IPA are a little more expensive - but still very affordable - at £3.80 and £3.85 respectively. But even in the Midlands, pint prices increased by 5.15% between January and April. They rose by 3.87% in Wales and 2.54% in the South East. During the same period, prices in London actually fell by 1.22%. Which brands are the cheapest and most expensive? The survey also looked at the average prices of over 30 beer brands. As we mentioned, Camden Hells and BrewDog Punk IPA are the most expensive pints at £6.34. But Beavertown Neck Oil follows closely behind at £6.24. A pint of Peroni costs an average of £6.12. Only slightly cheaper is Asahi at £6.11. On the more affordable end of the scale, Tennent's and Carlsberg emerged as the cheapest options. Drinkers will pay an average of £4.23 a pint for these. Greene King IPA, Budweiser, and Foster's, come with an average price of £4.36, £4.38, and £4.47 respectively.
The Sun
a day ago
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- The Sun
Price of popular pints rises AGAIN as some big brands hit £6 for first time ever – how much will YOU pay?
PINTS of some of the UK's best-loved craft beers have soared in price over the last few months, new data shows. Drinkers may have noticed the cost of Camden Hells, BrewDog IPA and Camden Pale Ale rising. The average cost of a BrewDog IPA has increased by a whopping 12.5% since the start of the year, according to analysis by The Morning Advertiser. At the start of the year, a pint would have set you back an average of £5.64. Now it's increased to beyond the £6 mark, hitting £6.34. Camden Hells is up by a huge 10.8% on average, rising from £5.72 at the start of the year to £6.34 now. That makes Camden Hells and BrewDog the most expensive pints in the UK now. Camden Pale Ales have also increased in price, but by a more subtle 1.7%. They cost £5.69 on average, up from £5.59 in January. There is one brand that has actually decreased in price, though. Beavertown's Neck Oil had cost an average of £6.36 but that's gone down to £6.24. The Morning Advertiser previously found the average price of a pint had risen from £5.08 at the start of the year to £5.17 now. Fury as cost of 12-pack of beer set to soar by £1 thanks to sinister new tax brought in by Labour The trade magazine regularly examines the average cost of a pint across London, the Midlands, the North East, the North West, the South East, the South West, Scotland, and Wales. Beer prices have been rising sharply thanks to higher alcohol taxes, soaring utility bills and increased staffing costs. It's probably no surprise that the priciest pints are found in London, where the average pub charges £6.10. The latest research found pints of Guinness have reached £6.45 and Birra Moretti is £7.17 in the capital. If you're looking for the cheapest pint in the UK, the Midlands is the place to go. There an average pint will set you back £4.68. Tennent's lager is the most affordable option there at £3.50, followed by Carlsberg at £3.72. Foster's and Greene King IPA are a little more expensive - but still very affordable - at £3.80 and £3.85 respectively. But even in the Midlands, pint prices increased by 5.15% between January and April. They rose by 3.87% in Wales and 2.54% in the South East. During the same period, prices in London actually fell by 1.22%. Which brands are the cheapest and most expensive? The survey also looked at the average prices of over 30 beer brands. As we mentioned, Camden Hells and BrewDog Punk IPA are the most expensive pints at £6.34. But Beavertown Neck Oil follows closely behind at £6.24. A pint of Peroni costs an average of £6.12. Only slightly cheaper is Asahi at £6.11. On the more affordable end of the scale, Tennent's and Carlsberg emerged as the cheapest options. Drinkers will pay an average of £4.23 a pint for these. Greene King IPA, Budweiser, and Foster's, come with an average price of £4.36, £4.38, and £4.47 respectively.
Scottish Sun
31-05-2025
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The average price of a pint rises AGAIN across UK – how much more are Scots paying?
Scots will have to cough up more than a hangover for a trip to the pub as prices increase again. OH BEER The average price of a pint rises AGAIN across UK – how much more are Scots paying? A TRIP to the pub will cost Scots more than a just hangover as punters are being forced to cough up more than ever. The average price of a pint has now soared to £5.17 across the UK, leaving a bitter taste in punters' mouths. 1 Pint of beer next to a map of the UK highlighting a region. In February we reported how Scotland saw the biggest percentage price increase across the whole of Britain. Now it has gone up again with the cost increasing by 34p compared to figures reported by the Office for National Statistics at the start of the year. Beer prices have risen sharply as manufacturers and pubs grapple with higher alcohol taxes, soaring utility bills and increased staffing costs. Trade magazine The Morning Advertiser regularly examines the average cost of a pint across London, the Midlands, the North East, the North West, the South East, the South West, Scotland, and Wales. According to its latest research, London tops the list for the priciest pints, with pub owners charging an average of £6.10. On the more affordable end of the scale, Tennent's and Carlsberg emerged as the cheapest options, with drinkers paying an average of £4.23 per pint across England, Wales, and Scotland. UK pub numbers have now plunged by more than 2,000 since the start of 2020. A number of breweries are facing trouble too, including the Fourpure brewing company which appointed administrators in October and the Magic Rock Brewery which said it would bring in administrators at the start of the year. Meanwhile, Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company (CMBC) said in November it would stop making eight classic British cask beers following a review. A number of pubs also warned they would have to hike prices for customers this year after the Government's Autumn Budget. Stunning beer prices at Miami GP revealed as F1 fans face staggering cost for drinks, steak sandwiches and pizza Employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and the national minimum wage both rose in April. But businesses cautioned this would force them into upping the price of drinks as they try and absorb the extra costs.
Scottish Sun
30-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
The average price of a pint rises AGAIN across UK – how much is booze in YOUR area?
Scroll down to see the most and least expensive pints PINT PINCH The average price of a pint rises AGAIN across UK – how much is booze in YOUR area? Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE average price of a pint has soared to £5.17 across the UK, delivering a bitter blow to beer enthusiasts. The Morning Advertiser's latest pint price survey has revealed the cost of a jar across England, Wales and Scotland is now 34p higher than figures reported by the Office for National Statistics in February. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up Beer prices have risen sharply as manufacturers and pubs grappple with higher alcohol taxes, soaring utility bills and increased staffing costs. The trade magazine's latest survey, regularly updated, examines the average cost of a pint across London, the Midlands, the North East, the North West, the South East, the South West, Scotland, and Wales. According to The Morning Advertiser, London tops the list for the priciest pints, with pub owners charging an average of £6.10. The cost of popular brands in the capital has also climbed, with a pint of Guinness reaching £6.45, Birra Moretti £7.17, and Camden Hells £7.05 since February. In contrast, the Midlands boasts the cheapest average pint in Great Britain, priced at £4.68. Tennent's lager is the most affordable option there at £3.50, followed by Carlsberg at £3.72. Meanwhile, Foster's and Greene King IPA are slightly pricier at £3.80 and £3.85, respectively. However, The Morning Advertiser's survey revealed that pint prices in the Midlands increased by 5.15% between January and April, while London bucked the trend with a 1.22% decrease during the same period. Meanwhile, beer prices in Wales rose by 3.87%, and the South East saw a more modest increase of 2.54%. The survey also examined the average prices of over 30 beer brands, covering categories including lager, craft beer, cask ale, and stout. Britain's best beer ranked It found that Camden Hells and BrewDog Punk IPA are now the most expensive pints in Great Britain, with an average price of £6.34. Following closely behind are Beavertown Neck Oil at £6.24, Peroni at £6.12, and Asahi at £6.11. On the more affordable end of the scale, Tennent's and Carlsberg emerged as the cheapest options, with drinkers paying an average of £4.23 per pint across England, Wales, and Scotland. Greene King IPA, Budweiser, and Foster's, come with an average price of £4.36, £4.38, and £4.47, respectively. List of most and least expensive pints Here are the most and least expensive pints across Great Britain, according to the Morning Advertiser: Camden Hells - £6.34 BrewDog Punk IPA - £6.34 Beavertown Neck Oil - £6.24 Peroni - £6.14 Asahi - £6.11 Birra Moretti - £6.04 Camden Pale Ale - £5.69 Guinness - £5.56 Estrella Damm - £5.56 Madri - £5.55 Staropramen - £5.53 Cruzcampo - £5.39 Heineken - £5.29 San Miguel - £5.28 Stella Artois - £5.27 Pravha - £5.19 Pedigree - £5.16 Amstel - £5.16 Timothy Taylor's Landlord - £5.12 London Pride - £4.82 Wainwright - £4.75 Coors Light - £4.74 Corona - £4.73 Abbot Ale - £4.70 Carling - £4.62 Tribute Pale Ale - £4.59 Doom Bar - £4.57 Hobgoblin - £4.57 Foster's - £4.47 Budweiser - £4.38 Greene King IPA - £4.36 Carlsberg - £4.23 Tennent's - £4.23 BREWERIES AND PUBS STRUGGLE Breweries and pubs across the UK have struggled in recent years as the high cost of living sees customers' budgets take a dent. The increased cost of brewing and beer prices, as well as rising energy bills have also had an impact. Figures analysed and published by the Altus Group earlier this year revealed over 400 pubs across England and Wales were demolished or converted for other uses in the year to December. This saw the number of pubs across the two countries dip below 39,000 for the first time. More than 34 pubs a month called last orders for the final time over the year - the sharpest fall in pub numbers since 2021 during the coronavirus pandemic. UK pub numbers have now plunged by more than 2,000 since the start of 2020. A number of breweries are facing trouble too, including the Fourpure brewing company which appointed administrators in October and the Magic Rock Brewery which said it would bring administrators at the start of the year. Meanwhile, Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company (CMBC) said in November it would stop making eight classic British cask beers following a review. A number of pubs also warned they would have to hike prices for customers this year after the Government's Autumn Budget. Employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and the national minimum wage both rose in April. But businesses cautioned this would force them into upping the price of drinks as they try and absorb the extra costs. Simon Dodd, chief executive of Young's, said the chain planned to hike its prices by between 2.5% and 3%. Wetherspoons also hiked the price of some of its drinks and meal deals by up to 30p in January. What is happening to the hospitality industry? By Laura McGuire, consumer reporter MANY Food and drink chains have been struggling in recently as the cost of living has led to fewer people spending on eating out. Businesses had been struggling to bounce back after the pandemic, only to be hit with soaring energy bills and inflation. Multiple chains have been affected, resulting in big-name brands like Wetherspoons and Frankie & Benny's closing branches. Some chains have not survived, Byron Burger fell into administration last year, with owners saying it would result in the loss of over 200 jobs. Pizza giant, Papa Johns is shutting down 43 of its stores soon. Tasty, the owner of Wildwood, said it will shut sites as part of major restructuring plans Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
The Sun
30-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
The average price of a pint rises AGAIN across UK – how much is booze in YOUR area?
THE average price of a pint has soared to £5.17 across the UK, delivering a bitter blow to beer enthusiasts. The Morning Advertiser's latest pint price survey has revealed the cost of a jar across England, Wales and Scotland is now 34p higher than figures reported by the Office for National Statistics in February. Beer prices have risen sharply as manufacturers and pubs grappple with higher alcohol taxes, soaring utility bills and increased staffing costs. The trade magazine's latest survey, regularly updated, examines the average cost of a pint across London, the Midlands, the North East, the North West, the South East, the South West, Scotland, and Wales. According to The Morning Advertiser, London tops the list for the priciest pints, with pub owners charging an average of £6.10. The cost of popular brands in the capital has also climbed, with a pint of Guinness reaching £6.45, Birra Moretti £7.17, and Camden Hells £7.05 since February. In contrast, the Midlands boasts the cheapest average pint in Great Britain, priced at £4.68. Tennent's lager is the most affordable option there at £3.50, followed by Carlsberg at £3.72. Meanwhile, Foster's and Greene King IPA are slightly pricier at £3.80 and £3.85, respectively. However, The Morning Advertiser's survey revealed that pint prices in the Midlands increased by 5.15% between January and April, while London bucked the trend with a 1.22% decrease during the same period. Meanwhile, beer prices in Wales rose by 3.87%, and the South East saw a more modest increase of 2.54%. The survey also examined the average prices of over 30 beer brands, covering categories including lager, craft beer, cask ale, and stout. Britain's best beer ranked It found that Camden Hells and BrewDog Punk IPA are now the most expensive pints in Great Britain, with an average price of £6.34. Following closely behind are Beavertown Neck Oil at £6.24, Peroni at £6.12, and Asahi at £6.11. On the more affordable end of the scale, Tennent's and Carlsberg emerged as the cheapest options, with drinkers paying an average of £4.23 per pint across England, Wales, and Scotland. Greene King IPA, Budweiser, and Foster's, come with an average price of £4.36, £4.38, and £4.47, respectively. List of most and least expensive pints Here are the most and least expensive pints across Great Britain, according to the Morning Advertiser: Camden Hells - £6.34 BrewDog Punk IPA - £6.34 Beavertown Neck Oil - £6.24 Peroni - £6.14 Asahi - £6.11 Birra Moretti - £6.04 Camden Pale Ale - £5.69 Guinness - £5.56 Estrella Damm - £5.56 Madri - £5.55 Staropramen - £5.53 Cruzcampo - £5.39 Heineken - £5.29 San Miguel - £5.28 Stella Artois - £5.27 Pravha - £5.19 Pedigree - £5.16 Amstel - £5.16 Timothy Taylor's Landlord - £5.12 London Pride - £4.82 Wainwright - £4.75 Coors Light - £4.74 Corona - £4.73 Abbot Ale - £4.70 Carling - £4.62 Tribute Pale Ale - £4.59 Doom Bar - £4.57 Hobgoblin - £4.57 Foster's - £4.47 Budweiser - £4.38 Greene King IPA - £4.36 Carlsberg - £4.23 Tennent's - £4.23 BREWERIES AND PUBS STRUGGLE Breweries and pubs across the UK have struggled in recent years as the high cost of living sees customers' budgets take a dent. The increased cost of brewing and beer prices, as well as rising energy bills have also had an impact. Figures analysed and published by the Altus Group earlier this year revealed over 400 pubs across England and Wales were demolished or converted for other uses in the year to December. This saw the number of pubs across the two countries dip below 39,000 for the first time. More than 34 pubs a month called last orders for the final time over the year - the sharpest fall in pub numbers since 2021 during the coronavirus pandemic. UK pub numbers have now plunged by more than 2,000 since the start of 2020. A number of breweries are facing trouble too, including the Fourpure brewing company which appointed administrators in October and the Magic Rock Brewery which said it would bring administrators at the start of the year. Meanwhile, Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company (CMBC) said in November it would stop making eight classic British cask beers following a review. A number of pubs also warned they would have to hike prices for customers this year after the Government's Autumn Budget. Employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and the national minimum wage both rose in April. But businesses cautioned this would force them into upping the price of drinks as they try and absorb the extra costs. Simon Dodd, chief executive of Young's, said the chain planned to hike its prices by between 2.5% and 3%. Wetherspoons also hiked the price of some of its drinks and meal deals by up to 30p in January. What is happening to the hospitality industry? By Laura McGuire, consumer reporter MANY Food and drink chains have been struggling in recently as the cost of living has led to fewer people spending on eating out. Businesses had been struggling to bounce back after the pandemic, only to be hit with soaring energy bills and inflation. Multiple chains have been affected, resulting in big-name brands like Wetherspoons and Frankie & Benny's closing branches. Some chains have not survived, Byron Burger fell into administration last year, with owners saying it would result in the loss of over 200 jobs. Pizza giant, Papa Johns is shutting down 43 of its stores soon. Tasty, the owner of Wildwood, said it will shut sites as part of major restructuring plans
