Diageo to raise price of a pint by 6c in third hike in 18 months

The increase will come into effect from April 15 and will apply to the company's draught products: Guinness, Carlsberg, Rockshore and Hop House 13.

The price for a pint is to increase by 6c — the third hike in 18 months.

The announcement was made by Guinness brewer Diageo in a letter sent out to publicans on Monday. The increase will come into effect from April 15 and will apply to the company's draught products: Guinness, Carlsberg, Rockshore and Hop House 13.