The UK is facing a beer shortage after British weather caused a poor harvest in the UK.
It is expected that this will be the worst harvest we’ve ever had after due to high levels of rain that have drowned out this year’s crop, with farmers fearing wheat is down by around a fifth. It is anticipated that the harvest will be so poor that it will be one of the UK’s three worst since in-depth record-keeping began in 1983.
It’s not just beer either, with bread and cereals also expected to be hit alongside wheat-based beers.
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According to the Sun, the issue was kicked off when last winter saw a deluge of rain which which caused an 18% drop in the total yield for the year compared to 2023. In the Midlands, this heavy rainfall caused fungus to break out on crops, leading to many being rejected.
This means that the total harvest is expected to come in at around 10-12million tons.
Farmers have lamented the “nightmare” year.
Speaking to the same outlet, Preston-based farmer Roger Palmer, 66, said: “There’s no doubt there will be a shortage.”
Meanwhile, Nuneaton man Charles Goadby moaned the harvest had been an “absolute nightmare”.
In May, before the stark realities of the harvest had come to fruition, Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) lead analyst Tom Lancaster told the Drinks Bussiness: “This is likely to mean not only a financial hit for farmers, but higher imports as we look to plug the gap left by a shortfall in UK supply.
“There’s also a real risk that the price of bread, beer and biscuits could increase as the poor harvest may lead to higher costs.
“With climate impacts only increasing as the world warms, we need to view this winter as a harbinger of things to come.
“Moving faster to net zero emissions is the only guaranteed way to limit these impacts and maintain our food security.”