Press Release Issued 29/02/16 For Immediate Release In a detailed submission to Government the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) which represents over 840 British breweries has called for a fourth consecutive cut in beer duty in the Budget on March 16th. The call for a further drop in beer tax comes as new research by […]
12 February 2016, London, UK: Finalists for the 2016 Indie Beer Can Festival have been announced. After two intense rounds of judging, including a blind taste test, a panel of independent, expert judges have whittled 131 beers down to 13 finalists. All will be showcased at an exclusive industry festival final in May where the […]
SIBA has teamed up with UK Trade and Investment to offer breweries who attend BeerX a unique opportunity to meet beer buyers from around the world. On Thursday 17th and Friday 18th March 2016 we will be holding a series of workshops, seminars and ‘Meet the Buyer’ sessions with overseas buyers. Speak to the specialists […]
by Jane Peyton I remember distinctly years ago the time I ordered my first beer in a pub – Tetley Light Mild – and was instantly hooked. I enjoyed everything about the theatre of the pour – the landlord pulling the hand pump and filling the glass then presenting me with the most gorgeous vision […]
SCHÄFER Container Systems sells over 1,000,000 KEGs Neunkirchen, February 16th 2016. In selling their one millionth KEG in 2015, SCHÄFER Container Systems passed the 7-figure mark for that year and established themselves as one of the world’s most important KEG producers. The manufacturer of container systems for beverages, IBCs and special applications has now sold […]
Insurer signs agreement with BeerX host Society of Independent Brewers March craft beer ‘fest’ to showcase more than 250 beers Sheffield arena to host signature event for UK independent brewers NFU Mutual today (26th January) announced it has signed an agreement with the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA), which counts many of Britain’s 1,400 plus […]
Written by Vic Irvine of Cerne Abbas Brewery We were invited to Parliament by local resident Baroness Jones. It was a coup to get our beer on the taps in strangers bar as usually an MP has to request it, however our beer was put forward from The House of Lords when the government was […]
The BFBi invite you to attend a free labelling trade talk followed by a tour of Label Apeel on the 8th March 2016. Labels and design have a major influence on the perceived quality of branded products and, thus, your label is the perfect opportunity to grab your customers’ attention. The event is ideal for […]
Twelve months after starting brewing Eight Arch beer is about to be available in the House of Commons. This has been arranged by local MP, Michael Tomlinson. Eight Arch owner Steve Farrell said, ‘I plan to visit Parliament during the first week in March so I can see my beer on the bar. The last […]