Independent brewery Changing Times says 'no justification' for Guinness price rise  

Diageo is increasing prices paid by publicans for its products from next month

Shed Distillery Leitrim co-founder Denise Rigney with Tom O’Brien of The Ferryman and founding member of Changing Times Brewery, Roisin Rigney of The Shed Distillery, and Keith O’Brien of The Ferryman and Changing Times Brewery. Picture: Brian Duignan

Irish independent brewery Changing Times says it has freezed the price of its beer for 2026 saying there is "no justification" for this week's price rise by Guinness maker Diageo.

On Tuesday, Diageo announced the price paid by publicans will rise by 7c for a pint of Guinness - an increase which is likely to mean punters face a 20c price increase if publicans are to maintain margins. Diageo blamed higher costs included wages, energy, and logistical and regulatory requirements for the increase, which is effective from February 2. Diageo draught products in Ireland include Guinness, Rockshore, Hop House 13, and Carlsberg.

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