Beer will get more expensive with climate change

Beer is the most popular alcoholic drink in the world by volume. — AFP

If you crave a pint (or two) at the end of a hard day, brace yourself: Climate change is poised to make your favourite lager, ale or IPA more scarce and pricey.

On current trends, a crescendo of heatwaves and droughts will periodically cause sharp declines in barley yields, a crucial ingredient in most beer, according to a study published recently.