Hot weather this spring and summer has hammered harvest yields for key cereals and grains needed for production of our favourite brews View 2 Images Some Christmas foods may be scarce this winter [stock]

Lager lovers face a shortage of Christmas beer this year, experts have warned. Hot weather this spring and summer has hammered harvest yields for key cereals and grains needed for production of our favourite brews. ‌

While record temperatures and dry spells also threaten Christmas dinner favourites, including roast potatoes, parsnips and sprouts. And a report warned scarcer supplies of beer and veg would see supermarket checkout bills soar. ‌

It said: “Some Christmas foods may be in short supply, such as potatoes, parsnips and sprouts. Beer could also be in short supply du

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