2018

Wolf Brewery, North Brewing Co and Tring Brewery named best in the UK at SIBA Independent Beer Awards 2018

Wolf Brewery and North Brewing Co have taken home Overall Champion Gold in the Cask and Keg Awards at the SIBA Independent Beer Awards 2018, with Tring Brewery being named the best bottled or canned beer. Judged by brewers and industry experts and organised by the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) at their flagship BeerX […]

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‘Brewing with Music’ strikes a chord with judges as Signature Brew named SIBA Brewery Business of the Year 2018

The UK’s top craft beer and brewing businesses have been revealed at the SIBA Business Awards 2018, with East London’s Signature Brew taking the coveted top spot and being named SIBA Brewery Business of the Year 2018. Signature Brew, who’s tagline is ‘Brewing with Music’ and specialise in collaboration beers with musical artists, impressed judges […]

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Craft Brewing’s Best: SIBA Business Awards 2018 Finalists revealed

The UK’s top craft beer and brewing businesses have been named as Finalists in the SIBA Business Awards 2018, with winners due to be announced on the 14th March at BeerX in Liverpool. The prestigious awards received a huge 60% increase in entries this year and include a wide range of categories across Marketing Implementation, […]

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SIBA moves forward with code of practice for offensive beer marketing

Following a recent Board meeting of independent brewers in Burton on Trent, the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) is moving forward with plans to create a marketing ‘Code of Practice’ for its members. SIBA members and a panel of experts will be discussing the issues around offensive marketing and the best way to develop the code with an […]

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Beer writer Pete Brown & Radio 2 presenter Nigel Barden lined up for BeerX UK 2018

BeerX UK 2018 (Liverpool) Keynote Speaker & Award Presenters revealed BeerX UK organiser, the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA), has today announced that BBC Radio 2 presenter Nigel Barden and famed beer writer Pete Brown will both play important roles at this year’s prestigious event, which will be hosted at their new venue, Liverpool’s Exhibition […]

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Want to put your beer in cans? Here’s how

Canned beers are hot stuff right now. They are loved by consumers everywhere, they are trendy, convenient and their bold designs make them stand out on the shelf. The latest research from Nielsen shows that sales of canned craft beer increased by 327% from January to August 2017 alone – and now already account for […]

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Call for brewers to join in with ‘Independents Day’

The Cheshire Brewhouse, led by brewer and SIBA North West Director Shane Swindells, will this February 24th be running ‘Independents Day’ at the brewery and is encouraging other independent craft brewers across the UK to join in with the event by running brewery tours and open days. The Cheshire Brewhouse will be running an open day […]

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Entry deadline extended for SIBA Business Awards 2018

The entry deadline for the SIBA Business Awards 2018 has been extended in an effort to allow as many businesses as possible to enter the prestigious awards. The awards, which were due to close for entries today 31st January but will now be open until the 16th February, seek to congratulate excellence in the brewing […]

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