A traditional Best Bitter from Longman Brewery in East Sussex has been named Overall Champion of the Cask Beer competition by SIBA, with Halo by Hackney Church Brew Co taking the day’s other top award, being named Overall Champion in the seperate Keg Beer Awards. The competition sees breweries from across Greater London and South […]
In what is thought to be a first for the region Wold Top Brewery have beaten tough competition to claim the top two spots in the SIBA North East Independent Keg Beer Awards 2024 in Sheffield. The brewery won Gold with Headland Red and Silver for Landmark Lager in the Overall Champions judging, where all […]
Independent breweries are today calling on the Labour Government to confirm that the new Alcohol Duty System will be reviewed after three years, as research shows its impact on the beer brewed by more than half of breweries. The call comes on the first anniversary of the most far reaching changes to the Alcohol Duty […]
September 2024! After many months of finalising modifications based on feedback from potential customers, the equipment tooling has been completed and en route! UK based factories ready to start manufacturing on arrival , 9g casks and 30l kegs! Followed by a 4.5g pin & 20 and 50l kegs! *Polymer kegs and casks will NOT be […]
Cellar to Seller is hosting a one day knowledge exchange, aimed at brand owners and cellar service technicians, both experienced and new to keg dispense. The event will deliver: BFBi, Brewing, Food & Beverage Industry Association, has launched a new Cellar to Seller event taking place at Holywell Conference Centre in Loughborough on the 10th […]
SIBA UK Brewery Tracker reports second consecutive quarter of decline Figures released today show the total number of breweries in the UK has continued to decline despite the sector reporting strong sales, with a -29 net closure rate across the UK and no region in growth for the second consecutive quarter. The figures released today by […]
BREWERY HITS TARGET IN JUST 24 HOURS Brewer and retailer Windsor & Eton Brewery has made a successful start to its second equity crowd fund on thecrowdfunding platform Seedrs. The business is offering up to 2.17% equity, giving a pre-money valuation of £9m. Launching the campaignprivately, more than £215,000 has been invested within the first […]
The Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA), has this morning welcomed the new Government following a decisive win for Keir Starmer’s Labour Party. “The people of the UK have clearly spoken for the need for change. SIBA stands ready, and looks forward to working with the new Government in Westminster and across the U.K. […]
A ‘New England White IPA’ by the UK’s Champion homebrewer is set to go on sale across all five Bundobust bars following a collaboration with Bundobust Brewery in Manchester. The beer was named best in the UK at the prestigious SIBA Homebrew Beer Awards 2024, a competition judged by professional brewers and experienced beer judges from […]
Yorkshire Brewer, Little Valley has announced the sale of its brand to Great Newsome Brewery. Little Valley owners Wim van der Spek and Sue Cooper said: “we’re delighted to pass on the baton to another family owned, Yorkshire brewery. What impressed us about Great Newsome was their enthusiasm and commitment to ensuring that the Little […]