Brace yourself - new crises - beer

rsn48 · #1 (**permalink**) 11-02-2007

There is a news item on CBC news video (I don't know how to link it) warning viewers of the future "beer" crises. Apparently there is a world wide shortage of hops due to bad weather in Australia and else where. Also there is a growing shortage of grain as farmers switch over to corn to fuel the ethanol demand.

Time to switch over to wine as my full time beverage I guess.

chucklesR · #2 (**permalink**) 11-02-2007

Drink Gossling's rum, don't care

(perhaps that's related, lemme drink a while and think on it)..

uspirate · #3 (**permalink**) 11-02-2007

I read it the other day too. been contemplating suicide ever since, or giving up one of my other hobbies like eating

TrueBlue · #4 (**permalink**) 11-02-2007

I suspect beer prices will be rising, especially on the IPA's . . . bad news for hopheads like myself.

Andyman · #5 (**permalink**) 11-02-2007

Don't worry. Be happy. There'll be plenty of Pabst to go around.

bestfriend · #6 (**permalink**) 11-02-2007

TDW, you got room for a grain silo in your yard? Clean out the spare bedroom....you too Simon.

Zanshin · #7 (**permalink**) 11-02-2007

The prices for quality IPA 6-packs at the chain liquor stores here in Australia have gone up from AUS$19.99 to AUS$20.99 in the past month.

punjabi · #8 (**permalink**) 11-02-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrueBlue

I suspect beer prices will be rising, especially on the IPA's . . . bad news for hopheads like myself.

I'm lucky that I don't particularly care for hoppy beers. I'm a Guinness fan. You can always grow your own and brew your own. I've read that hops are really easy to grow in most parts of the country.

CharlieCobra · #9 (**permalink**) 11-02-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zanshin

The prices for quality IPA 6-packs at the chain liquor stores here in Australia have gone up from AUS$19.99 to AUS$20.99 in the past month.

That's plumb rediculous! You can get a very good IPA 6-pack here for $8 USD. I guess it pays to be surrounded with very good micro breweries and to have local hops available.

rsn48 · #10 (**permalink**) 11-04-2007

Charlie, prices of beer can be quite high in other countries, most to do with taxes. Here is a link to find what a pint costs in other countries, but it isn't in American of Canadian dollars:

http://www.pintprice.com/