THERE is 'genuine concern' over a Guinness shortage at Cheltenham Festival - but the chances of running dry are a longshot. More than 265,000 pints - enough to fill three Olympic swimming pools - were guzzled down by punters over four days last year. But amid reports of rationing in pubs and some running out completely, fears have been building that racing's greatest festival could be severely impacted too.
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So it doesn't look like the Guinness Village will be running out of Guinness this year. Still, punters can expect a pint to set them back £7.80 - a 30p increase on 2024 prices - amid an explosion in popularity for the Irish stout, driven by influencers on social media.
