A consortium of experienced publicans are working on a disruptive plan to brew their own beer, giving them an alternative to the big international brewing groups. The move follows price hikes by some international brewing companies, which have further eroded margins in an industry already under pressure. Heineken Ireland’s price increase of nine per cent on a keg effective from December 1, 2022 was according to a source, one of the reasons the group has decided to come together. The new venture is at an early stage but called the Changing Times Beverage Company. Members of the group control or…

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