Beer and wine in UK pubs and bars short measured, official Standards Institute sample finding

Published 2024년 5월 25일

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A report by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has found that 70% of beer and wine samples in UK pubs and bars are being short measured, leading to an average annual loss for beer drinkers of £88.40 and for wine drinkers of £114.40. This comes at a time when alcohol prices are rising due to inflation. CTSI is urging pubs and bars to ensure they are measuring drinks correctly, and is calling for broader research on the issue. The British Beer and Pub Association has defended the hospitality sector, stating that landlords do not want to short change customers. The Campaign for Real Ale is advocating for a legal right to a fully liquid pint and suggests that consumers should ask for a top-up if they receive a short measure.

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UK pubs and bars seem to have found a way to beat inflation. A report published on Friday by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) found that 70% of the beer and wine it sampled across the UK was being short measured. It calculated that this meant an average beer drinker was losing around £88.40 a year, while a wine drinker was losing around £114.40 per year. BBC reports that Trading Standards urged pubs and bars to make sure they are correctly measuring their drinks. The research comes as alcoholic drink prices have risen rapidly in the past few years. According to the Office for National Statistics, alcohol prices have increased 6.1% in the past year. However, as inflation has slowed recently, in the last month they only rose by 0.3%. Labour MP Jess Phillips said the ongoing cost of living crisis meant being served short measures “adds insult to injury”. “Being able to afford to go out for a drink is not easy and you should get what you pay for,” she added. CTSI found ...

Source: MercoPress