Beer Shortages May Be Coming Due to Climate Change
Among the many other ill effects it is causing, global climate change may also be contributing to failures of hops and barley crops. Without these two essential ingredients, the supply of beer will be reduced, and prices for what remains will rise dramatically.
According to Jim Salinger, a climate scientist at New Zealand’s National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research, the warming globe will likely cause a decline in the production of malting barley, which, when combined with the scarcity of hops right now, stands to have a profound and negative impact on the world’s beer supply starting now, and for decades to come.
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FAIL
there is 0 substantial proof that “the warming of the globe” is even a realistic concept.
Also, failure to understand basic economics is demonstrated by the author.
therefore this report earns you a 36%(points for mostly proper grammar). Please try harder next time.
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Among the many other ill effects it is causing, global climate change may also be contributing to failures of hops and barley crops. Without these two essential ingredients, the supply of beer will be reduced, and prices for what remains will rise dram…
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STFU, you’re a twat. Who cares about correct grammar. Incidentally, I note your incorrect use of a digit instead of the word ‘no’.
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I call BS on this.
BTW, it is summer you know.
The situation is really bad for hops. The shortages have increased so much due to poor weather that many Hop farmers are looking to Hydroponics. I’m not sure about the state of barley, but whatever the case, all you need is a decrease in the production of one to increase the cost of the product. BillyBob and Jon, it may not be Global Warming, but that doesn’t change the fact that micro brews will raise prices.