Responding to the announcement by DEFRA on the Deposit Return Scheme fro drinks containers, Richard Naisby, Chair of SIBA, said: “To make the Deposit Return Scheme work for small independent breweries and consumers we need one scheme that is introduced with the same materials, the same rules and on the same day across the UK. […]
Stannary Brewing Co and Hop Union Brewery have taken home the two Overall Champion awards at the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) South West Independent Beer Awards, which took place last night at the MaltingsFest beer festival in Newton Abbot. ‘Winnemucca’ by Stannary Brewing Co, a hazy double dry hopped New England Pale Ale, was named […]
The Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) have agreed a partnership with Imbibe Live for their July 2024 show, taking place at London’s Olympia Exhibition Centre. SIBA represent independent craft breweries and supplier companies across the UK and are the Big Voice of Independent Beer – fighting for a fairer deal for independent brewers in Government and showcasing their […]
The Net Zero Pint: Why It Matters If we want future generations to know the feeling of a cold pint on a warm summer evening the UK brewing industry must transition towards Net Zero. But what does this mean for our beloved breweries, especially the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are the backbone of […]
The Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) has partnered with the Great British Pub Awards to introduce a brand-new category for Best Beer Pub, with nominations now open. Building on the success of SIBA’s “Independent Beer Bar” which they brought to the Awards in 2023 and which will return again in 2024, the new […]
Hot on the heels of last weeks government announcement, now’s the time to benefit from levy transfers and sign up young apprentices! In a major package of reforms to support small businesses, yesterday’s first economic speech by the PM since the Spring Budget includes: PLUS Here’s what it means from 1st April 2024: It marks […]
Independent breweries are putting fairness at the heart of its policy platform for the next Government in a document launched last night in Parliament. In its manifesto, the Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA), which represents the UK’s small and independent breweries, has outlined the policies that could boost the sector over the next […]
Award-winning father-son team Trevor and Paul Harris launch their first book, The 8 Secrets To What Makes Great Beer, in what they like to call a brewery tour in a book! Embark on a flavourful journey into the world of craft beer with 8 Secrets To What Makes Great Beer. This captivating book was co-authored by […]
A Sustainable Brew In the heart of the UK’s brewing industry, an energy shift is taking place. With the global push towards sustainability and rising energy costs, breweries are finding themselves at a crossroads: how can they continue producing the beloved pint while significantly reducing their environmental footprint? This question isn’t just rhetorical—it’s a call […]
Article by Neil Walker, SIBA Head of Comms & Marketing Those of you who came to this year’s BeerX in Liverpool may have attended the Official Opening with SIBA CEO Andy Slee and myself, in which I introduced the new SIBA rebrand and organisational name change. But for those of you not in attendance I […]