Earlier this week, KRON4 reported on new research warning that a warmer climate and extreme droughts could harm the world’s beer prices.

Experts say those prices could more than double. Now, a scientist is weighing in on how likely it is this could happen.

Plenty of people were grabbing a cold brew at the corner bar and grill in Northgate, Texas.

A new study suggests global warming could threaten the world’s beer supply and possibly drive up prices.

Travis Jones is the corner general manager. He says if costs go up, they’d have to pass the cost along to the customer.

“That would definitely do a number on us,” Corner Bar and Grill General Manager Travis Jones said. “I think it would impact us. We would have to raise our beer prices as well. Supply and demand I think would definitely shift a little bit  I’m not sure if you know people would have to cut out other things.”

He says college students might also cut back how often they consume.

“With the budget that a college student’s stuff like that is working on, I can definitely see how it might be able to cut their business down,” Jones said.

Clark Neely is a Texas A&M small grains and oilseed extension specialist.

He’s also an expert on barley.

“I think barley is probably going to be as susceptible as any other crop,” Neely said. “I mean all crops are going to suffer if temperatures go up and we see more and more drought, so I think that’s kind of across the board will affect any crop that we grow.”

If prices go up, Jones believes it may push people towards cheaper options.

“I think it would have an impact on the craft beer industry as well,” Jones said.

In 2017, 70,000 acres of barley was harvested here in California which is also home to many craft breweries.

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