2024

UK’s best beers revealed: Breweries take home the Gold in the SIBA Independent Beer Awards 2024

The results are in for the UK’s biggest independent beer competition, with three breweries taking the Overall Gold across the Cask, Keg, and Bottle/Can competitions at the SIBA Independent Beer Awards 2024. It was Hammerton Brewery’s ‘City of Cake’ Stout that took home Gold in the Cask competition, Harrogate Brewing Co’s ‘Nidd Mild’ won the […]

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Thornbridge Brewery named SIBA’s “Brewery Business of the Year 2024” in a glitzing night for the independent beer industry 

The winners in the SIBA Business Awards 2024 have today been revealed – highlighting the very best beer businesses across the UK – including breweries, pubs, taprooms and bottle shops Thornbridge Brewery in Bakewell, Derbyshire, took home this year’s top award, being named ‘SIBA Brewery Business of the Year 2024’ in what was a glitzing […]

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A fresh new look and name change for SIBA – the UK’s leading independent brewing trade association

Brewing industry trade association SIBA are today launching their new brand identity, with a fresh new look for the association and a change in their name to reflect the expanding membership, becoming the Society of Independent Brewers and Associates. As well as representing independent breweries SIBA also have brewing industry Supplier Associate members, including ingredients suppliers, […]

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Going Green with SSV Limited – CO2 Recovery

In today’s business landscape, prioritising sustainability and curbing carbon emissions is critical across all sectors. With heightened consumer awareness and more stringent regulations, businesses face challenges in implementing changes that reduce their environmental impact. For the brewing industry, a substantial contributor to carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions is the fermentation process, significantly impacting the carbon footprint […]

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New Chapter for Daleside Brewery Business

Harrogate based Rooster’s Brewery has today announced the acquisition of Daleside Brewery Ltd. To facilitate the acquisition and to enable future growth, Rooster’s has raised a substantial amount of new capital from a private investor. Also based in the North Yorkshire spa town, Daleside will continue to operate as a separate company with its existing […]

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Independent Brewers respond to lack of direct support in Chancellor’s Spring Budget 

“The Government’s continued support for independent breweries and community pubs through an extended beer duty freeze is a welcome announcement that will help keep the price of a pint from rising. The National Insurance cuts will also put more money into people’s pockets which is essential for encouraging spending in pubs and hospitality. However nothing […]

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SIBA Business Awards 2024 Finalists: The UK’s best independent beer businesses revealed

Finalists in the SIBA Business Awards 2024 have today been revealed, highlighting the breweries, taprooms, retailers, pubs and beer industry businesses in the running to be named the best in the UK. The SIBA Business Awards presentation takes place in Liverpool next month and seeks to congratulate excellence in the brewing industry across a variety […]

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The Indian Brewery Expands Its Presence with Exciting New Brewery & Tap Room

The Indian Brewery is thrilled to announce its official expansion into a new premises in theheart of the Jewellery Quarter, St Paul’s Square. Situated on the corner of Mary Ann Street and Livery Street within an iconic building, the new location highlights The Indian Brewery’s commitment to becoming an integral part ofthe local community. The […]

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New figures show UK begins 2024 with fewer breweries than start of 2023 – with North of England worst hit 

Figures released today show the UK had less breweries overall on the 1st January 2024 than at the same time in 2023, with a -13 Net closure rate over twelve months. The figures released by the SIBA UK Brewery Tracker show the UK total number of active brewers now stands at 1815, compared to 1828 in January 2023. […]

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