Czech hop shortage threatens higher beer prices across the market
The Czech Republic's hop harvest is projected to be up to 25% below average, prompting breweries to raise prices.
A growers' association reports that this year's hop yield in the Czech Republic may fall as much as 25% short of typical levels due to heat, drought and poor weather. The reduced crop also lacks key brewing compounds, lowering quality. Combined with rising energy, transport and packaging costs, breweries are already increasing prices, and smaller producers are likely to follow.
Why it matters
Higher beer prices affect consumers and the brewing sector in a major hop-producing country.
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