English winemakers expect record harvest after summer heat; brewers warn of barley shortage

Record temperatures in England accelerated grape ripening for a bumper wine vintage but triggered drought conditions that reduced barley yields, raising concerns about beer supply.

First covered Sep 10, 2026 · 7:00 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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16d Guardian Environment English winemakers expect ‘vintage year’ after record-breaking summer heat — Hot weather means sweeter grapes, but outlook gloomier for beermakers, as drought diminishes barley harvest English sparkling winemakers expect their earliest…

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Appeared in: 2026-09-11 (#17)

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