Panic at the Pub as U.K. Suffers Guinness Shortage

The Irish stout has soared in popularity in recent years, thanks in part to a social-media phenomenon, but the surge in demand has led to shortages.

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Diageo ‘better get brewing’, says Wetherspoons head amid Guinness shortage

Pub chains have criticised drinks group for shortfall of Irish stout after soaring demand
Financial Times - 18h
Some pubs start to run out of Guinness as supply limit bites

Several pubs say they've run dry of the stout as its owner Diageo seeks to avoid festive panic buying.
BBC News - 3d
Why Some U.K. Pubs Are Running Out of Guinness

Guinness’s parent company has limited the amount of the beer that U.K. wholesalers and distributors can buy each week, after surging demand led to fears of shortages.
The New York Times - 5d
Panic at Pepperdine University in Malibu as Wildfires Threaten City

No structures were damaged and no one was injured, but students spent a frantic night sheltering in place as thousands of nearby residents evacuated.
The New York Times - 6d
Pub's big storm loss as thousands without power

The storm's impact is still being felt, with many properties without power, and some flood warnings.
BBC News - Dec. 9
'It will probably cripple me': Pub landlords fear Guinness shortage

Pubs say they're trying to find alternative stouts as wholesalers put limits on how much Guinness they can get.
BBC News - Dec. 8
British pubs are changing — but is it enough?

Group valuations have fallen over the past decade but there are signs that larger companies can still eke out growth
Financial Times - Dec. 7
Guinness supplies being limited after demand soars

Yahoo News - Dec. 5
Guinness supplies being limited after demand soars

Guinness-maker Diageo has placed limits on wholesale distribution of the stout to pubs in Great Britain after "exceptional demand"
BBC News - Dec. 4