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Will beer soon become more expensive due to the lack of carbonation?
The Brewers' Association warns
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The German Brewers' Association warns of rising beer prices in view of the lack of carbon dioxide.
"Because of the current energy prices, several manufacturers of ammonia have shut down their plants because its production has become unprofitable," the association told the business magazine "Business Insider".
Ammonia is needed for the production of carbonic acid.
The lack of ammonia leads to a lack of CO2 quantities that would have to be procured elsewhere, according to the Brauerbund.
Due to the scarce quantities available and "significantly more expensive prices", rising beer prices are "very likely", warned the Brewers' Association.
The chemical industry has often complained that high energy prices hit the production of ammonia particularly hard.
Carbon dioxide is needed for the production of beer, in order to pre-stress tanks and bottles, among other things.
This prevents the beer from foaming and not coming into contact with air.
There is also a fizzy shortage in the UK and pubs and breweries are sounding the alarm.
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