Publicans hit out at 'poor timing' of increase in price of pint

Heineken Ireland attributed the hike to unprecedented cost increases across its supply chain. Picture: Reuters

Consumers are set to be hit by price hikes of up to 50c for a pint of beer in the coming weeks as Heineken Ireland has hiked the price of a keg.

The move has been blasted by publicans, who demanded the brewer "stop this madness" as costs increase across the board.