Ireland: Beer exports up to 50pc last year

Beer is still the Ireland's favourite alcoholic drink - and the nation is also exporting more of it too, Irish Independent reported on September 22.

Exports of Irish beer rose from 43pc in 2012 to 50pc last year, while at home, beer still enjoys a 47pc market share.

The Irish Brewers Association has claimed a 'beer renaissance' is on the horizon with an abundance of new brewers attempting to enter the market.

However, they warned that this potential growth is being put at risk because of the Government's actions in increasing excise on alcohol in the past two Budgets.

Tax now accounts for almost a third of the price of a pint.

The IBA has now called on the Government to reverse excise on alcohol so that emerging players in the market can reach their full growth potential.

24 September, 2014