By GB News (World News) | Created at 2024-12-14 10:51:10 | Updated at 2024-12-14 13:43:40
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A British pub has handed out “ration cards” as they have warned of a nationwide Guinness shortage.
The Old Ivy House in Clerkenwell, London is making customers buy two drinks before they can order a pint of the Irish stout.
They are given cards that are signed and stamped by staff to show when they are allowed to purchase “one ration of Guinness”.
Del Currie, the co-owner of the pub, said they usually go through about eight kegs a week but only received three this week.
The Old Ivy House in Clerkenwell is rationing Guinness
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“We are down to 3 barrels with our next delivery not due until next Wednesday - at the busiest time of the year!!”
“Ask at the bar for your ration card. We'll get through this together.”
A staff member at The Old Ivy House told MailOnline that customers understood the need for the limit which is only there because of shortages.
She said: “Our guests understood what it was all about. Nobody took it to heart.”
Guinness makers Diageo have had to restrict the supply of the drink after “exceptional consumer demand”
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“We weren't super strict about it so if a group bought two drinks we would let them have a Guinness.”
Guinness makers Diageo have had to restrict the supply of the drink after “exceptional consumer demand” at UK pubs.
Guinness has grown in popularity as celebrities like Kim Kardashian were pictured enjoying a pint of the stout.
Sales have also increased by 24 per cent among young women.
