Governement shelves minimum pricing, plans to take tougher action on irresponsible pubs

July 17, 2013| SibaAdmin | Political, Uncategorized

The Government has confirmed that it will not press ahead with introducing a minimum unit price for alcohol, although it promised some action on cheap deals and said it plans to take “tougher action” on irresponsible pubs and clubs.

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Award win is the business for United by Design

A Yorkshire graphic design agency is celebrating the news that it has won a...

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Industry-leading training now available for hospitality businesses across the South West

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North Yorkshire brewery celebrates shortlist success

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New Name and New Look for Champion Scottish Brewery

Orkney’s award winning Highland Brewing Company has been reborn as ‘Swannay Brewery’ with a...

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Thinking Drinkers Do Movember

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Wood's bottle a Beauty!

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Own Your Casks from Less Than £0.04 Per Day

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Best of British from MD & CNG

Following recent & unprecedented success in the Brewing & Distilling industry MD Engineering Solutions...

Cornwall’s own Celtic beer festival returns

The ever popular Celtic Beer Festival, hosted by St Austell Brewery, returns for its...

Oakham Ales Expands Team and Brewery for 2016

Oakham Ales, the acclaimed innovative brewery based in Peterborough, has expanded its head office...

Award Success for Hambleton Ales

Staff at Hambleton Ales are celebrating after the Melmerby based business won the Best...

“Let the Countdown Begin!”

Believe the hype- Portland House opening is imminent! It has been a long slog...

Virgin Trains creates a glass that is always half full to celebrate the launch of new ‘Hop on Board’ ale

Virgin Trains has today announced it has created a brand new ale christened ‘Hop...

Yorkshire Coast brewery celebrates shortlist success

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Robinsons receive the Special Recognition Award at the 2015 Stockport Business Awards

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Beer treats and spooky festival for a magical Moorhouse's Halloween

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SIBA in search for a Public Affairs Officer

SIBA’s Public Affairs Officer is a new position created at the organisation. Reporting to...

‘Understanding and insight’ at IBD Symposium

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It’s party time as Titanic Brewery celebrates 30 years of success with a charity fundraising extravaganza

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BrauBeviale 2015: Innovations stimulate

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Appointment Means Wiltshire Based Brewery Is Flying High!

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Exmoor Gold is the Best Golden Ale in the South West!

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Purity Brewing Company celebrates further growth as it turns ten years old

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Peerless brew claims top North West accolade

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Hallidays win ‘Marketing Firm of the Year’, after a surprise nomination from 2020 Innovation

Last night at the 2020 Innovation Awards Hallidays received a surprise nomination for ‘Marketing...

Close Brewery Rentals are encouraging Brewers to recycle.

Close Brewery Rentals are offering brewers an opportunity to use refurbished stainless steel 9...

Brewing legend set to retire after 31 years with Taylor’s

Tim Dewey, Chief Executive of Timothy Taylor’s in Keighley has announced that as of...

Indie Beer Can Festival Returns With Competition to Find the Nation's Best Independent Beer – in a Can

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SIBA, OLN and beer consumers call on CMA to abandon high strength beer bans in the off-trade

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SaltaireXS Imperial IPA awarded Europe’s Best Imperial IPA in the 2015 World Beer Awards

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BrauBeviale 2015: Innovations stimulate

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Petainer Launches petainerKeg™ Linestar: The PET solution for steel keg lines

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Modern & Efficient Yeast Management Seminar

14th October, Birmingham UK Modern and Efficient Yeast Management – aimed at brewers and...

Purity Brewing Company on Top of the World with Latest Award Wins

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The Robin Hood (AND) Little John in Arnold is the Nation’s best cider pub!

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Coventry Rugby raises a glass of new official club beer ‘1874’ to celebrate the new season.

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The Romans are coming!

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Tiny but Mighty

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The Beer Academy accredits 50-plus Beer Stewards

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New management team appointed at Barnsley real ale pub

A Barnsley town centre traditional real ale pub has appointed a new management team....

Beer Group launches “Brew with your MP”

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General Certificate in Brewing

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Elgood’s Brewery Sweeps the Board at SIBA East Beer Competition 2015 Winning 7 Medals including Overall Winner for its Cherry Wheat Beer.

Local brewer Elgood’s, was awarded 7 medals, including two golds at the recent SIBA...

Cask Drinkers More Valuable To Pubs Than Any Other Drinkers

2015 Cask Report Reveals Extent of Importance of Real Ale Brewers of cask beer...

SIBA East Beer Competition 2015

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BrauBeviale 2015: Welcome “home” – Sector get-together with heart and mind

From 10th to 12th November at this year’s most important investment goods fair for...

Wombwell brewery celebrates getting beer into local Co-ops

Bottles of beer from a Wombwell brewery are now on sale in dozens of...

“Forth” Floor Retail Date for Inspirational Beer

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Exe Valley Brewery Beer Day Raised £600 for Headway Devon

Our Beer Day on Saturday 19th September raised £600 for Headway Devon An informal...

Rudgate Brewery double Gold at SIBA North East Beer Awards

Vale of York based Rudgate Brewery are in celebratory spirits after being awarded Gold...

Beavertown Brewery’s Cans Earn Supreme Champion Brewer and UK Brewer of the Year Awards in International Beer Challenge

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Lincoln Green Brewing Company has taken to the tanks to brew this years’ most charitable ale

Weardy Beardy is a pale, American hopped beer designed with the assistance of Chris...

Stod Fold heads to Parliament

Stod Fold Brewing Company of Halifax, West Yorkshire raised a glass of its popular...

Rudgate Brewery double Gold at SIBA North East Beer Awards

Vale of York based Rudgate Brewery are in celebratory spirits after being awarded Gold...

WPA Pinfold WIN a Brand Impact Award.

WPA Pinfold have won a Computer Arts Brand Impact award in the Wine, Beer...

Yorkshire Coast brewery celebrates double shortlist success

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Truman’s launches three-strong keg range

New bespoke dispense font with hand-cast eagle lands on London’s bars Truman’s, East London’s...

Loddon Celebrates the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain

September 15th doesn’t mark the end of the Battle of Britain, but on this...

The Bulls Head reopens with stunning new look

Located in the heart of Hale Barns, The Bulls Head has received a stunning...

The Old Volunteer is officially the Cream of UK Pubs

The team at the Old Volunteer in Carlton have been officially crowned as the...

Hogs Back Brewery appoints new sales director

Gordon Thompson has joined Surrey-based Hogs Back Brewery as its sales director. Thompson has...

Annand Joins Inveralmond Brewery for Business Development Role

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New CEO announced at Wadworth

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SIBA North East Beer Competition 2015 Winners

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Blind Mans Buffet

First things first… Some of you may have heard along the grapevine that we’re...

Tony Beard Launches Dartmoor Brewery Charity Beer at Iconic Dartmoor Fair

In a celebration of all things Dartmoor, Princetown-based Dartmoor Brewery launched a special limited...

Stod Fold heads to Parliament

Stod Fold Brewing Company of Halifax, West Yorkshire raised a glass of its popular...

Hop Pocket Race World Champions

The Teme Valley Brewery team beat all opposition to lift the title of World...

Charles Faram Leads in Hop Innovation

Charles Faram Hop Factors & Merchants is leading the field in UK hop innovation...

High on the Hog for the Hop Harvest

Hogs Back Brewery has marked the start of the first harvest from its Hop...

Ghostly goings on between York Brewery and The Chilli Jam Man

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Welcome to Chiltern Brewniversity

Throughout its 35 years The Chiltern Brewery has been at the forefront of the...

It's Cheers And Then Cheers Again To The Barley 'King'

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The Horse Shoe Receives Brewery Refurbishment

The Horse Shoe in High Lane has become the next pub to receive a...

BrauBeviale 2015: Welcome “home” – Sector get-together with heart and mind

From 10th to 12th November at this year’s most important investment goods fair for...

Old Mill Brewery strikes truly local deal with the Co-op

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Fresh look and new investment at Barnsley brewery

A Barnsley brewery committed to tradition has adopted a new look for modern times...

BrauBeviale 2015: Welcome “home” – Sector get-together with heart and mind

The positive anticipation is great! After an impressive start to the new round of...

SIBA to partner Craft Beer Rising

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has become the official partner to the Craft...

Ricoh Arena and Wasps toast new partnership with Purity Brewing Co.

Award-winning craft brewer Purity Brewing Co. is marking its 10th anniversary by forming an...

Charles Faram team inspect the new varieties on their hop breeding programme

After a whirlwind few weeks of visiting Herefordshire and Worcestershire hop yards before the...

Vigo install canning lines at Harbour Brewing & Wild Beer

Vigo Ltd, silver sponsors of SIBA, have installed American Beer Equipment (ABE) canning lines...

A Brace of wins for The Durham Brewery – Bede’s Chalice and Finchale Abbaye

Very well known for its bottle conditioned beers, The Durham Brewery has been winning...

It’s ‘ale’ in a great day’s work at the annual food and drink ‘Oscars’ for The Chiltern Brewery

Bottled beers from The Chiltern Brewery www.chilternbrewery.co.uk have won a total of 8 Gold...

Cumbrian brewery sells beer in one of Britain’s most famous luxury department stores

A Cumbrian brewery is celebrating after one of the UK’s most famous high end...

Highland's 'Best' Toasts Top UK Beer Award

Highland Brewing Co of Orkney is celebrating a top UK accolade for its flagship...

New award launched for best beer broadcast

£1,000 prize for winner The search is on for the nation’s best beer broadcaster...

Concerts at the Kings Raise a Staggering £112,500 For Charities

A Wadworth pub which four years ago started an annual ‘Concert at the Kings’...

Brewing brilliance rewarded as Black Sheep take World Beer Awards medals

Black Sheep Brewery has scooped two prestigious accolades at this year’s World Beer Awards...

Wadworth Encourages Publicans to 'Play Dirty'

Publicans in the Wadworth pub estate have been issued with a ‘tool kit’ of...

Thornbridge Bar to be Opened in Helsinki

Thornbridge Brewery is starting its search to find a site to open a bar...

Brewery News from Welbeck Abbey

We have brewed our first KEG LAGER! It’s called PIVO and drinks at 4.8%...

9th Bar Convent Berlin 2015, International Bar & Beverage Trade Show

6-7 October 2015, Station Berlin – http://www.barconvent.com/ The platform for beer in bars: Brew...

Bottle of beer brewed in Barnsley wins bronze medal in global competition

A bottle of beer brewed in Barnsley has won a bronze medal in an...

Liquorice Beer Makes It A Hat-Trick Of Wins At World Beer Awards For Yorkshire Brewer!

East Yorkshire based Great Newsome Brewery has made it a hat-trick of wins in...

Wadworth Celebrate Double Award Win At International Beer Challenge

Devizes-based brewer Wadworth is celebrating after two of its most popular ales, Bishops Tipple...

Purity beers Lawless Lager and Pure UBU crowned best in UK

Purity Brewing Company is celebrating yet again after Lawless Lager and Pure UBU were...

British Hop Harvest 2015

When: September The British Hop harvest is dramatic, noisy, frenetic and does not last...

CAN Northern Monk?…

Of course they CAN with the help of MD Engineering Solutions! The Leeds based...

United Kingdom's Best Gluten-free Speciality Beer – official! Hambleton Ales GFA

At this year’s World Beer Awards, local brewer Nick Stafford’s Hambleton Ales with his...

Skinner’s Golden Ale Best in the South West

A SKINNER’S brew is the only golden ale from the South West shortlisted for...

Wadworth Launch 'Passport to Prizes' Scheme Ahead of National Cask Ale Week

In honour of this years’ National Cask Ale Week (September 24th – 4th October)...

Hallidays expands their specialisms by joining The Corporate Finance Network

Hallidays has increased their competitive advantage even further by joining The Corporate Finance Network,...

The Snipe Reopens Following Brewery Investment

The Snipe pub in Audenshaw has reopened following a substantial joint investment from Robinsons...

Silver success for Barnsley Bitter at national competition

Acorn Brewery’s Barnsley Bitter has won a silver medal at the real ale industry’s...

SIBA sweeps the board at Great British Beer Festival

Members of the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) once again swept the board at...

A new Titanic beer – by order of the Mother of Parliaments

A new beer from the Potteries is exclusively on sale at one of the...

All female brewery set to Woo the Scottish brewery market

A new Scottish microbrewery is putting a modern twist on traditional brewing by using...

"Knowledgeable, motivated bar staff" essential to tap into UK beer boom.

Cask Beer Uncovered e-learning fills beer training need As brewers and beer drinkers converge...

Bottled Monument Gold Pale Ale From The Chiltern Brewery Wins Diploma Class A1 In BBI Awards

Monument Gold Pale Ale 3.8% vol from The Chiltern Brewery has been awarded a...

Big businesses book out British Beer Festival

N A sea of swanky bars, makeshift beaches and immersive cocktail experiences, it’s refreshing...

Punch sells £50m-worth of pubs to retail specialist

By M&C Report , 03-Aug-2015 Punch Taverns is in talks to sell the 150-strong package...

Robinsons make history at the BBI Awards

Robinsons Brewery are raising a bottle of their award-winning ale after a record breaking...

One month left to enter the Guild of Beer Writers’ Annual Awards

With one month to go until the closing date for the Guild of Beer...

£24 million Growth Programme

The Government has announced a new £24 million Growth Programme which aims to benefit...

New CEO for the IBD

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I am pleased to announce the appointment...

First International Thornbridge Bar To Open In The Netherlands

Thornbridge beers are gaining popularity worldwide with exports growing in over 30 countries during...

SIBA Wales & West Region Beer Competition 2016

Tuckers Maltings Beer Festival 2016

SIBA South West Region Beer Competition 2016

Devon Brewery Marks 25 Year Milestone With Charity Donations

Otter Brewery has raised over £7,500 following their recent Silver Anniversary birthday celebrations. Established...

Wadworth Continue Long-Established Tradition With Arrival Of New Shire Horse

One of the last remaining breweries still using working Shire horses and drays to...

Summer Of Awards For Orkney Brewery

The Orkney Brewery is celebrating a summer of success, with two of its beers...

Half Full Beer Co Completes The Purchase Of Ilkley Brewery

Hall Full Beer Co, based in West Yorkshire, is delighted to announce the acquisition...

Robinsons Ploughs Profits Back Into Business As 6th Generation Plan For The Future

Robinsons Brewery, one of the leading independent brewers and pub operators in the North...

Brighton considers banning smoking outside restaurants and pubs

By Sophie Witts, 27-Jul-2015 Smoking outside restaurants, cafes and pubs in Brighton and Hove...

Here’s why (and where) we’re buying craft beer, according to Nielsen data

We each have our own reasons for drinking craft beer, whether that has to...

SIBA to launch first Certificate of Food Safety and Quality Management for independent brewers

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) is introducing a unique food safety and quality...

SIBA competition winners set to showcase at GBBF

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) will be showcasing eight of its competition winners...

BrauBeviale 2015: Good conversations. Good business.

BrauBeviale, from 10-12 November in Nuremberg, is the world’s most important capital goods exhibition...

SIBA North Region Keg Beer Competition 2015

SIBA North Region Keg Beer Competition 2015 DATE OF JUDGING & ANNOUNCEMENT 23rd July...

Sussex Brewery Hand-Picked to Pilot New Quality Standard for Brewing Industry

Langham Brewery, working alongside industry experts Food Safety Assist, were hand-picked by SALSA to...

Independent Barnsley brewery launches casks amnesty

A Barnsley independent brewery hopes to see hundreds of forgotten beer barrels roll back...

The Opening of The Kedleston Country House

The Derby Brewing Company is proud and delighted to announce the long-awaited opening of...

Great British Beer Festival 2015

CAMRA: 29 pubs still being lost each week

CAMRA launch initiative to protect 3,000 pubs as new figures show 29 being lost...

Why beer is a better drink to serve with food than wine

Beer is better paired with fine food than wine, and can be served in...

Purity Brewing Co. takes National Sustainability Award

Purity’s unrivalled dedication to eco-friendly brewing has gained national recognition after the Warwickshire brewery...

Welbeck Abbey News

Here at Welbeck Abbey Brewery we’re elated to announce that our first pub ‘The...

Major Industry Award Win For Springhead’s Flagship Brew

Last week local craft micro-brewery Springhead, based near Retford, North Notts, were presented with...

Wood's and Holdens big in publican's 50-year history

A couple who pioneered serving pub bar food in the West Midlands are this...

Dartmoor Brewery appoints former Diageo executive as its new managing director

Dartmoor Brewery has appointed drinks industry expert, Tim Hobbs, as managing director to spearhead...

The Sun Newspaper named Beer Drinker of 2015

The Sun Newspaper has been named the “Beer Drinker of the Year” by All-Party...

SIBA backs campaign for EU action on collective boycott schemes

Local bans on high strength beers and ciders are ‘illegal, disproportionate and unfair’ SIBA,...

SIBA South Region Keg Beer Competition 2015

SIBA South Region Keg Beer Competition 2015 Venue: Tonbridge Juddians Rugby Club, Tonbridge Date...

SIBA South East Beer Competition 2015

SIBA South East Region Beer Competition 2015 DATE OF JUDGING & ANNOUNCEMENT 10th July...

Willowbrook Arises

Castle Rock’s Willowbrook pub in Gedling, Nottinghamshire, reopens today – Thursday 2 July. It has...

Beer Academy launches Beer Steward

An On line course providing the essential introduction to Beer – which will provide...

Moorhouse’s golf day success for 150th year celebrations

Award winning Moorhouse’s Brewery enjoyed its 13th annual golf competition at Mytton Fold Golf...

Brussels Beer Challenge Entries are open!

Brussels Beer Challenge Entries are open! Don’t miss this unique opportunity. Subscribe yours beers...

Emmerald July Newsletter 2015

Irish keg could revolutionise global brewing industry Drinks Industry Ireland Leaders in the Irish...

SIBA launches new Export Club for members

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) is launching a new Export Club to help...

MP raises a glass to Inveralmond Brewery’s Living Wage Commitment

Inveralmond Brewery, one of Scotland’s leading independent craft-beer breweries, has been accredited by the...

Brewology Celebrate Successful First Year

It’s been a busy first year for Leeds based start up Brewology. Not only...

Inveralmond Brewery's Flying High with Charity Brew

Inveralmond Brewery, one of Scotland’s leading independent craft-beer breweries, has today raised a high...

Ossian turns back time with Supremely Golden Prize at REWIND

Inveralmond Brewery’s flagship beer, Ossian, has teamed up with REWIND Scotland, the 80’s music...

Yorkshire Coast brewery celebrates White Rose shortlist success

Wold Top Brewery has reached the shortlist in the Taste of Yorkshire category of...

Lowestoft brewer wins first ever summer beer competition

Green Jack Brewery in Lowestoft is raising a glass of its Summer Dream beer...

Hallidays expand their international network

Hallidays, Stockport, known for their client support, join Russell Bedford as the network’s Manchester...

East Yorkshire ‘Food Star’ shortlisted for national growth award

Directors and staff at a Yorkshire coast brewery are celebrating after being shortlisted for...

The search is on for Aldi's next top product

Aldi has launched a search for Scotland’s next top food or drink product, with...

Leaders in the Irish Brewing Industry meet for the launch of the Emmerald Green Keg

On Thursday the 4th and Friday 5th of June some of the most influential...

Parliamentary reception features SIBA award winning beers

Over 60 MPs and Peers got to try beers from ten SIBA members at...

Brewers Association, The Beer Academy and Beer for Summer competition head 2015 Imbibe Live’s beer line-up

The Brewers Association will make their Imbibe Live debut at Olympia on 29...

Camerons Brewery We Are Family Festival 150th year anniversary celebrations.

Camerons Brewery are delighted to announce details of the We Are Family Festival as...

SIBA members brew up a summer success

SIBA members have triumphed in the inaugural ‘Beer for Summer’ competition organised by Imbibe...

SIBA sets out strategy to build opportunity for small brewers from MRO legislation

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has set out its strategy in response to...

Launch of the Emmerald Green Keg

On Thursday the 4th and Friday 5th of June some of the most influential...

New Wadworth acquisitions in line with strategy

Two themes have underlined recent pub strategy at Wadworth – the need to continue...

SIBA launches Beerflex

Direct Delivery Scheme evolves in response to growing demand for quality independent beers The...

UK AD & Biogas 2015

UK AD & Biogas 2015 (1-2 July, NEC). There has been a significant...

Robinsons ales to be stocked in Co-op Food stores

Golden ale Dizzy Blonde and Trooper, created with heavy rock legends Iron Maiden, to...

Pride of Pendle Brewer crowned the 'Pride of Burnley'

Moorhouse’s toasts town’s award in its 150th anniversary year Moorhouse’s Brewery– brewers of the...

Castle Rock Brewery adds another

Castle Rock Brewery, the East Midlands based brewer and publican, has taken over the...

Exclusive – Molson Coors takes bottled Doom Bar brewing out of Cornwall

Molson Coors has confirmed to just-drinks that it has shifted the brewing of the...

Beer Day Britain: How the Magna Carta created the humble pint

The Magna Carta is most celebrated for its supposed role in restraining the power of...

Kirkstall Brewery cheers major expansion and pub’s award

KIRKSTALL Brewery is embarking on a major expansion project as staff and regulars at...

Tatton Brewery celebrates fifth anniversary in style

TATTON Brewery is celebrating five years since it sold its first cask of beer....

Pubs have two weeks left to register for Imbibe Live

With only two weeks left until Imbibe Live returns to Olympia on Monday 29th...

Saltaire launch mobile ordering App to the Trade

Saltaire Brewery has made ordering quicker and easier for publicans and retailers alike with...

Windsor & Eton Brewery takes over first pub

Beers were flowing on Tuesday evening as the Windsor & Eton Brewery welcomed guests...

SIBA South West Region Meeting

By Invitation Only. Arrive from 12 noon Lunch @ 12.30 Meeting 1pm

Robert Humphreys awarded MBE

All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group and SIBA praise his achievements Robert Humphreys, formerly the Honorary...

Latest figures show one pint of Barnsley Bitter sold every minute

One pint of Barnsley Bitter is sold every minute of the day according to...

Marks and Spencer lists Saltaire Brewery specialist beers

Yorkshire based Saltaire Brewery has achieved another new listing for two of its bottled...

Brewing collaboration hopes to sail to success

Shetland’s Lerwick Brewery has teamed up with the University of the Highlands and Islands...

'Legendary' former head brewer at Fuller's dies

A ‘legendary’ former head brewer who played a key role in the history of...

Lincoln Green Celebrating 'Britain's National Beer Day'

Two Nottingham pubs, the Robin Hood (AND) Little John in Arnold and the Sir...

Transfer of exclusive distribution rights for Staropramen in the UK

Carlsberg and Molson Coors have reached agreement for the transfer of the exclusive distribution...

Yorkshire coast brewery wins award for export

Directors and staff at a Yorkshire coast brewery are celebrating after winning an award...

The Beer Academy names Beer Sommelier of the Year

The Beer Academy has awarded Rod Jones of Meantime Brewing Company its prestigious Beer...

Leading pub group bolsters BDM team with heavyweight appointments

Leading community pub group Admiral Taverns has strengthened its team of business development managers...

SIBA Scotland Region Meeting

SIBA MEMBERS ONLY Time: 13:00 Venue: The Phoenix Ale House 110, Academy Street Inverness...

Conwy Brewery pulls in Real Ale contract with the CO-OP

A brewery in Llysfaen, Colwyn Bay, is celebrating after pulling in a contract to...

SIBA East Region Meeting

SIBA MEMBERS ONLY Time: TBC Venue: TBC

SIBA Scotland Region Beer Competition 2015

Details to be confirmed

East Yorkshire brewery wins Tesco listing

Directors and staff at a Yorkshire coast brewery are celebrating after winning a contract...

Brussels Beer Challenge Goes For "A"!

The Brussels Beer Challenge is to its 4rd edition this year. After Brussels (2012),...

Should smokers outside pubs be fined? Your views

SMOKERS in Grimsby have given their reaction to news that they could face fines...

Label Apeel Newsletter – 28 May 2015

Click here for the newsletter Entrepreneurs, labels for fancy jam and the...

SIBA North East Beer Competition 2015

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Award Winning Craft Brewery Chosen For The Strangers' Bar At House Of Commons

Berkshire based brewery were pleased to be on the bar at the local in...

Brewology launch new Cask Range

Leeds based start-up, Brewology has launched a brand new range of machines developed for...

East Yorkshire Brewer is a Welcome Tipple in Milan at Tuttofood.

East Yorkshire based Great Newsome Brewery’s beer is finding favour with customers in Italy...

More honours for Purity as brewery named Sustainable Manufacturer of the Year

When Purity Brewing Company set out in 2005, the mission was simple: brew great...

Leading pub group continue making a difference

Reaching the summit of Ben Nevis as part of Admiral Taverns ‘Make a Difference’...

East Yorkshire brewery celebrates double shortlist success

Wold Newton brewery, Wold Top Brewery has been shortlisted for two prestigious awards. The...

Russell Scanlan Brews up for a Centenary Celebration

Russell Scanlan, Nottingham’s largest independent insurance broker, is celebrating a significant milestone for the...

Purity opens up brewery meeting rooms for local groups and businesses

For anyone in need of a quirky venue for meetings or conferences, award-winning craft...

The Taste Of Wadworthshire Comes To The Great British Beer Festival

‘The Great British Beer Festival, 11th-15th August 2014, Olympia London’ Visit Wadworth on stand...

Saltaire launches range of beers in The Co-operative Food

The Co-operative Food is the latest retailer to add Saltaire Brewery’s award-winning bottled beers...

Moorhouse’s Unveils Milestone Anniversary Magic

Burnley’s Moorhouse’s Brewery – home to the famous Pendle Witches ales – has brewed...

Truman's Times May/June 2015

Star garden brewing at Chelsea

A garden to celebrate Yorkshire’s booming real ale industry is coming to life at...

Award Winning Craft Brewery Becomes An Official Supplier Of The BMW PGA Golf Championship

West Berkshire Brewery are overjoyed to be the official ale supplier for this year’s...

The Chancellor pops in for a pint of Le Champion.

The Brewery turned into a hive of activity on Wednesday 29th April when George...

New local MPs pledge to support pubs and breweries

The Campaign for Real Ale has been busy on its own General Election campaign trail....

Insightful blog about the Wales & West Beer Competition 2015

As the nation voted…

SIBA Wales & West Beer Competition 2015

SIBA Wales & West Region Beer Competition 2015 DATE OF JUDGING & ANNOUNCEMENT 8th...

Steve Magnall to take up CEO position at St Peter's Brewery

As of 6th May 2015, the award winning St Peter’s Brewery has announced the...

Pass it On

From mother to daughter, father to son, teacher to pupil; passing on knowledge and...

Key To The Door For Dartmoor Brewery As Jail Ale Comes Of Age

Dartmoor Brewery which began brewing its popular Jail Ale from the back of a...

Stockport Accountants Announce New Director

Hallidays Accountants have announced that their team member, Nichola Coles, has been promoted to...

Sharp's Brewery teams up with Big Wave surfer Andrew Cotton to launch adventure campaign

One of the Westcountry’s fastest growing breweries has teamed up with big wave legend...

Belvoir Brewery turns back clock to celebrate 20th anniversary

Glasses were raised to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Belvoir Brewery, with a special...

Brewery launches new ale at cycling event

IT WAS all hands to the pump as a new local ale came under...

Oakham Ales’ Green Devil IPA Once Again Named ‘Champion Cask Ale’ at the International Brewing Awards 2015

Oakham Ales Green Devil IPA has been named Champion Cask Ale at The International...

SIBA urges new MPs to celebrate with a Patriotic Pint

Newly-elected MPs are being urged to raise a celebratory glass of British beer rather...

SIBA members triumph in International Brewing Awards 2015

SIBA brewers took a healthy haul of medals from the recent International Brewing and...

Prestwood's Malt the Brewery wins SIBA award and race against time

A brewing company from Prestwood toasted the success of one of its ales after...

Purity beers set to take centre stage at Lunar Festival

Taking place at Umberslade Estate in Tamworth in Arden, near Solihull, from Friday 5th...

New appointments boost A determined Wadworth sales team

Three new faces have joined the Wadworth sales team, bringing renewed energy and a...

Beer Academy reviews courses as numbers rise

The Beer Academy is seeing a 20% year-on-year uplift in bookings onto its range of...

International Brewing Awards name Championship winners

Hat trick for Deschutes Brewery Brewers and cider makers from all over the world...

Moorhouse’s Hits A Six With Second Lancashire Cricket Deal

Moorhouse’s, Lancashire’s leading independent brewery, has pledged ongoing backing to the county’s annual Twenty20...

Beer boom sparks thirst for Beer Academy training

The Beer Academy, the leading global beer education body, is seeing a 20% year-on-year...

Camra to stop bashing drinkers for not choosing real ale

Members of the Campaign for Real Ale have decided to stop criticising drinkers for...

Vigo launches Canning Lines for UK Craft Breweries

Silver sponsor of SIBA and equipment supplier, Vigo Ltd, has announced its launch into...

Great British Food Farm Produce Awards Now Open For Entries!

Are you a British brewer? Then we want to hear from you! We’ve got...

Two Internal Promotions to Oakham Ales Brewing Team

The fact that Oakham Ales trophy cabinet is bursting at the seams has led...

The Half Pint Marathon

A collaboration between Thornbridge Brewery and Forum Cafe Bars LTD will have you reaching...

Freedom Brewery lines up GBP1.5m expansion

UK craft brewer Freedom Brewery is to triple its capacity in a GBP1.5m (US$2.2m)...

Punch delivers profits

By James Wallin, M&C Report, 22-Apr-2015 Punch Taverns has reported a 0.5% rise in...

Wild Goose Canning International & MD Engineering Solutions sign collaboration agreement.

Following unprecedented success in the US, Wild Goose Canning International launched their CanCraft range...

Inveralmond Brewery’s Rascal London Porter is a hit with beer lovers

Rascal London Porter, the latest beer to launch from Inveralmond Brewery’s award winning Inspiration...

SIBA passes 800 membership milestone

Cathedral Heights Brewery in Lincoln becomes SIBA’s 800th brewer member Trade organisation sets 20%...

Winners from the South West Beer Competition 2015

SIBA South West Region Beer Competition 2015 DATE OF JUDGING & ANNOUNCEMENT 16th April...

SIBA welcomes sponsored guide dog

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) welcomed a recent visit from Siba, the guide...

Wadworth makes a big push for stockists in the capital

Wiltshire-based brewers Wadworth have their sights firmly set on a bigger slice of the...

PM samples beer from new brewery

Although they only started brewing in early 2015 Eight Arch Brewing Co. of Wimborne...

Emmerald to open 2nd Manufacturing Plant in Ireland for GreenKeg

Emmerald Polymers Ltd established in 2014 is set to open a new Keg manufacturing...

Rhys joins Moorhouse's to build sales in Fylde and Lakes

Lancashire’s Moorhouse’s Brewery- the ‘north-west’s newest regional brewery’ – has signalled its commitment to...

Special Desert Hero beer is launched as campaign for a national memorial to war heroes gathers pace

Thousands of JD Wetherspoon’s pub-goers will raise a glass of Titanic Brewery beer to...

Hogshead and Rudgate Breweries Atlantic collaboration

Denver based Hogshead Brewery and UK based brewery Rudgate have combined over a 100...

From pulling pints to pinpointing top talent – former pub licensee joins Admiral team

The move from running a pub to area management is a well-trodden path at...

Truman’s Brewery launches a summer of Yard parties

Truman’s Brewery, East London’s beer since 1666, will open its doors to drinkers on...

Backing Britain's Independent Brewers – Clewyd South

Mabon ap Gwynfor is one of the Parliamentary Candidates agreeing to back the SIBA...

MP “Beer Champion” award

MP, Dr Andrew Murrison presented with Parliamentary Beer Champion Award by James Timoney of Plain...

Brewery To Sail Across the Humber To Deliver New Beer

East Yorkshire based brewery Great Newsome has come up with a novel idea to...

Castle Rock Brewery adds to its estate

Castle Rock Brewery, the East Midlands based brewer and operator of 20 pubs in...

Beer Innovation Summit 2015

The Beer Innovation Summit hosted by the...

Consumers returning to pubs but home drinking still most popular

By Mike Berry, 27-Mar-2015 Almost two thirds of consumers have drunk at a pub...

Personal licence renewals abolished from 1 April

By Ellie Bothwell, 27-Mar-2015 Publicans with personal licences expiring on or after 1 April...

SIBA South West Brewers Herald 2015

Wood’s plan sparkling ‘emerald’ celebration brews

The Wood Brewery celebrates its emerald anniversary – 35 years of brewing – in...

New accolades for Hogs Back Brewery

Surrey craft brewer Hogs Back Brewery will be expanding its trophy cabinet after winning...

SIBA BeerX 2015 photos

Festival of Beer Trade days National Beer Competitions SIBA Business Awards...

SIBA hails success of third BeerX

Delegate, exhibitor and consumer attendance increased in 2015 BeerX, the celebration of British beer...

Edgy Lake District brewery doubles in size to meet demand from changing British palates

Tiny Hardknott wins deal to go into over 300 stores Hardknott Brewery in Cumbria...

Malton-brewed Brass Castle beer crowned UK Supreme Champion

Malton’s Brass Castle Brewery fought off strong competition from breweries across the UK to...

Engaging the next generation with cask beer

New Cask Beer Uncovered e-learning launched The future of cask beer quality and dispense...

Lancashire's 'Witch Ales' cast spell on the South

THE famous Pendle Witches beers from Moorhouse’s in Lancashire are weaving their spell on...

Award-winning brewery celebrates football club’s FA Cup success

Yattendon-based brewery congratulates the Royals on their quarter-final triumph with dual-branded limited edition pump-clip...

Robinsons Cheer For Beer In Historic Beer Duty Cut Hat Trick!!

In 2013, Chancellor George Osborne announced the decision to scrap the ‘escalator’ and cut...

Wadworth Partner Sparsholt College In A Hop-Based Chelsea Flower Show Garden Entry

Wadworth, the Devizes-based brewers, have joined forces with Sparsholt College in Hampshire to create...

BAFTA winning Brothers McLeod join the Purity Brewing family

It is with open arms that Purity Brewing Company welcomes BAFTA winning animators Brothers...

Hawkshead Brewery takes top prize at SIBA Business Awards

Hawkshead Brewery beat intense competition to take the title of Overall Brewery Business of...

Lancashire’s ‘Witch Ales’ Cast Spell On The South

Moorhouse’s enjoys business surge in the capital The famous ‘Pendle Witches’ beers from...

Britannia Sets Sail with Hawkshead Beer On-Board

Beer lovers can now enjoy a taste of The Lakes while in the Mediterranean...

Seth Lakeman Joins Brewery To Launch Long Awaited Dartmoor Best

International folk singer Seth Lakeman helped Dartmoor Brewery launch their new cask ale, Dartmoor...

CFT Unveils Toccalmatto’s New Brewery

CFT, the large process engineering company known in the beer world for bottling and...

SIBA North East Region meeting

SIBA MEMBERS ONLY VENUE: TBA TIME: 3pm on Thursday 24th September. ...

SIBA North East Region Meeting

SIBA MEMBERS ONLY VENUE: The next meeting will be held at...

SIBA South East Region Meeting

SIBA MEMBERS ONLY Time: 19:00 Venue: The White Horse Hotel, Romsey, Hampshire,...

SIBA honours Roger Protz and George Philliskirk

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has given Lifetime Achievement Awards to beer writer...

SIBA launches first ever strategic plan setting a path towards the future of British beer

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA), the trade organisation that represents 800 independent brewers,...

SIBA Supreme Champions unveiled at BeerX

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) unveiled three Supreme Champions and 60 medal winners...

SIBA National Beer Competition 2015 Winners

SIBA National Cask, Bottle, Keg Beer Competition 2015 DATE OF JUDGING 17th March 2015...

SIBA welcomes beer duty ‘hat trick’

Mike Benner, managing director at the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) said, “This is...

BeerX passes 1,000 delegate mark

SIBA’s celebration of British beer established as a ‘must attend’ BeerX, the Society...

SIBA calls on the Chancellor to make it a hat-trick for beer in next week’s Budget

Preliminary results from SIBA’s British Beer report present compelling case for third duty cut...

Tower Brewery marks more than 500 beers in Parliament

The Tower Brewery in Burton on Trent raised a glass of its popular Tower...

SIBA publishes ‘Manifesto for British Beer’

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) is launching its ‘Manifesto for British Beer’ today...

Drygate poised for successful first year

DRYGATE Brewing Company has revealed it is on track to turn over more than...

Driffield's Wold Top Brewery crowned Britain's Best Growth Story in National Competition

Wold Top Brewery in Driffield has won the national Best Growth Story category in...

David Cameron hints at third beer duty cut

By Ellie Bothwell, 04-Mar-2015 David Cameron has hinted that the Chancellor will announce a...

Wirral brewery expands as business grows

A WIRRAL brewery has expanded the size of its factory to meet the demands...

Brewology work on award winning plant.

Brewology are proud to work with the team from C&C Group in Clonmel Ireland...

SIBA Wales & West Region meeting

SIBA MEMBERS ONLY Time: 10:00 Venue: Ludlow Brewery, The Railway Shed, Ludlow SY8...

Pharaonic Ales & Tales Event at Hobsons Brewery

Hobsons Brewery and Cooking Like Cleopatra have teamed up to organise a special event...

Brewster’s Wins Gold at the International Brewing Awards

Sara Barton of Brewster’s Brewery in Grantham has been celebrating Hophead’s gold medal win...

Three SIBA brewers included on new ‘Food Stars’ list

Three SIBA members are included in the first list of ‘Food Stars’, published recently...

MPs honoured with special ‘Beer Champions’ award in Parliament

Members of Parliament who have gone the extra mile to support Britain’s brewing and...

Only 5% of Brits keen to try new drinks in 2015

By James Wallin, M&C Report, 27-Feb-2015 Only 5% of British adults plan to try...

SIBA Midlands Region Meeting

. SIBA MEMBERS ONLY Venue: Hook Norton Brewery, Brewery Lane, Hook Norton, Oxfordshire OX15 5NY...

SIBA ramps up marketing support for BeerX

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) is ramping up its support for BeerX 2015...

SIBA East Region Meeting

SIBA MEMBERS ONLY Venue: Haymakers, High St, Cambridge CB4 1GX Time: 14:00

Fastest risers in the Design Effectiveness League – from 25th to 2nd in three years!

WPA Pinfold are delighted to announce that at the DBA award ceremony– held at...

Teignworthy Brewery with the Chancellor

John Lawton from Teignworthy Brewery attends Small Business Reception with Chancellor Georg Osborne to...

Blistered Feet Charity Ale – Little Heroes – Children's Cancer Charity

A new beer being sold in aid of chronically-ill babies has been sale in...

Andrew Griffiths shortlisted for award for supporting brewing industry

By Ellie Bothwell, 25-Feb-2015 Andrew Griffiths MP has been shortlisted from over 100 candidates...

CAMRA claims cut in beer duty has saved over 1,000 pubs and created 26,000 jobs

The Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) is calling on the government to cut the...

Majority of public favour smoking rooms in pubs

By Mike Berry, 20-Feb-2015 The majority of the public agree that pubs should be...

Titanic Brewery raising a glass to 30th anniversary

AMBITIOUS plans are brewing to use the growth of interest in real ale to...

Highland's Ales hailed as the World's Best

‘Wee Orkney’ brewer scoops gold hat-trick in toughest international beer challenge The Highland Brewing...

Lerwick Brewery grows supply to Scottish Pub Trade with Wallaces TCB deal

Lerwick Brewery has confirmed a deal with Wallaces TCB, Scotland’s leading full portfolio wholesaler...

Robinsons Visitors Centre – Visitengland’s Gold Standard

Robinsons Visitors Centre has been named one of just eleven attractions across England to...

Brew-School in Bakewell to inspire a new generation of brewers

Brew-School in Bakewell has just launched a whole range of new brewing and business...

International Brewing Awards Hat Trick for Saltaire

Yorkshire based Saltaire Brewery has just won its third consecutive Gold Medal at the...

The Eagle prepares to fly

Truman’s doubles production capacity through half million pound investment Truman’s – East London’s beer...

CAMRA crowns its Pub of the Year 2015

By Mike Berry, 16-Feb-2015 A former City worker who had never pulled a pint...

The 1st Annual LONDON to MARGATE Good Friday Bike Ride in support of STREET CHILD UNITED

On Good Friday, 3rd April, 2015 we are cycling from London to Margate to...

Champion Winter Beer of Britain crowned at National Winter Ales Festival

CAMRA’s Champion Winter Beer of Britain (CWBoB) 2015 competition was held on Wednesday, 11...

A Flourishing Friendship

The Friendship pub, Glossop, has reopened following a complete transformation courtesy of Robinsons Brewery...

Silver Award For Orkney Brewery’s Legendary Skull Splitter Ale

The Orkney Brewery’s legendary Skull Splitter ale has won a prestigious award in a...

Musicians Unite To Launch Brewery Crowdfunding Campaign

Signature Brew, the London-based brewery responsible for creating music-inspired beers in a bid to...

Get ready for the industry’s big new event: Pub15

A preview of February’s new show for the UK’s pub and bar industry at...

Ossian Offers Beer Lovers a Supremely Golden Ticket

Ossian, Inveralmond Brewery’s flagship beer brand, has today launched a new customer incentive, Ossian’s...

International Brewing and Cider Awards announce medal winners

Greater diversity in styles thanks to boom in craft brewing and cider making The...

Wadworth Visitor Centre Win Gold At The South West Tourism Awards!

Devizes-based brewer Wadworth is celebrating as the brewery’s much-loved Visitor Centre was awarded Gold...

Importance Of Beer Tourism

A CUMBRIAN brewery has created a special beer to highlight the important role pubs...

Progressive beer duty 'forcing family brewers out of business'

By James Wallin, M&C Report, 12-Feb-2015 Stuart Bateman, managing director of Batemans, has warned...

SIBA calls on the Chancellor to keep up the winning formula on beer tax

Third cut would secure growth, investment and jobs by backing Britain’s independent brewers A...

Derby's Dancing Duck Brewery's Dark Drake stout takes top honour at National Winter Ales Festival

A DERBY brewery has been awarded the accolade of making the best stout in...

Elland brewery’s 1872 Porter crowned ‘Champion Winter Beer of Britain'

A Calderdale beer has received a prestigious award for a third time. Elland 1872...

Stoke brewery toasts success after securing refinancing package

TITANIC Brewery is planning for future growth after completing a refinancing deal. The Stoke...

The 2015 FreeFrom Food Awards shortlist is out!

Westerham Brewery entered its two newest craft beers into the Free From Food Awards...

New Wadworth initiative is more than skin deep

Wadworth, the Devizes based brewers, have launched a new initiative which is designed to...

BBPA launches website to strengthen campaign for beer duty cut

By Ellie Bothwell, 09-Feb-2015 The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has launched a...

See what’s brewing with Purity ‘walk up’ and group tours

Craft beer fans can now witness first-hand the meticulous dedication, unrivalled passion and pure...

Storm Anniversary Marked by donation from Dartmoor Brewery

A year on from the devastating storm that hit the Dawlish railway line on...

Enterprise to review investment plans due to pubs code uncertainty

By James Wallin, M&C Report, 05-Feb-2015 Enterprise Inns has reported like-for-like net income growth...

BBPA Budget report shows £22bn contribution of beer and pubs sector

By Mike Berry, 05-Feb-2015 The British beer and pubs sector adds almost £22bn to...

Two Of Edinburgh’s Finest Team Up For New Brew

Edinburgh’s Caledonian Brewery has teamed up with Edinburgh Castle in a new beer collaboration...

Cumbrian Brewery’s business grows nearly 30 per cent

A CUMBRIAN brewery is looking forward to another successful year after growing nearly 30...

How Golden Duck Brewery found the Commons touch

How Golden Duck Brewery found the Commons touch Read more at http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/Beerhunter-Golden-Duck-Brewery-Commons-touch/story-25953732-detail/story.html#BXg7BAIdhJB0bpPU.99

Tributes paid to the best of St Austell Brewery

The finest pub landlords, restaurateurs and hotel managers in the South West were rewarded...

Joule’s to rethink craft beer concept

By Mike Berry, 28-Jan-2015 Steve Nuttall, managing director of Shropshire brewer and pub operator...

Ossian to offer supremely golden support to Horsecross

Ossian, Inveralmond Brewery’s flagship beer brand, has today announced a commercial partnership with Horsecross...

Award Winning Historic Highgate Dark Mild Relaunched a true taste of history

Highgate Dark Mild the multi-award winning mild beer and part of the history of...

British beer sales up for the first time in ten years

British beer sales up for the first time in ten years • Total beer...

Pendle Witches put Moorhouse's on high

MOORHOUSE’S Brewery, the maker of the famous Pendle Witches beer, cast its spell over...

Wold Top Brewery named best growth story in Yorkshire & Humber

Wold Top Brewery now in the running to win £30,000 worth of government support...

Carbotek UK will be launching a revolutionary draught drinks dispense system at Craft Beer Rising, 19th to 22nd February

Carbotek is an award-winning evolution in the transportation, storage and dispense of craft drinks...

SIBA unveils BeerX speaker programme

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has unveiled speakers for BeerX, its celebration of...

MPs vote against bid to tighten pub planning laws

By James Wallin, M&C Report, 26-Jan-2015 A Parliamentary vote to stop pubs being converted...

New mobile app is created for this year’s Woodforde’s Ale Trail

An ale trail designed to encourage people to support local pubs is returning this...

MD Engineering to supply Canning Machines

MD Engineering Solutions are able to provide affordable canning solutions, from small manual systems...

SIBA North West Region Beer Competition 2015

JUDGING BY INVITATION ONLY www.siba.co.uk/nwbf

SIBA North West Region Meeting

SIBA MEMBERS ONLY Time: TBC Venue: TBC

SIBA North West Region Meeting

SIBA MEMBERS ONLY Time: TBC Venue: TBC

SIBA North West Region Meeting

SIBA MEMBERS ONLY Time: 11:00 Venue: Moorhouse’s Brewery, 4 Moorhouse Street, Burnley, Lancashire BB11 5EN...

SIBA North West Region Meeting

SIBA MEMBERS ONLY Time: 11:00 Venue: Robinsons, Unicorn BreweryStockport Cheshire SK1 1JJ

Top of the hops

S J Adams & Son wins the British Hop Award 2014 Worcestershire based hop...

SIBA East Region Beer Competition 2015

http://siba.co.uk/east/ Judging by invitation only

Purity Brewing Company comes to the Capital

Purity Brewing Company, which is now delivering its award-winning craft beers direct into London,...

Castle Rock introduces licensee training course

By Ruth Williams, M&C Report, 20-Jan-2015 Castle Rock, the Nottingham-based brewer and pub operator,...

BII launches annual awards

By Ellie Bothwell, 19-Jan-2015 The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has started its search...

Police support leads to growing acceptance of PASS cards

By Ellie Bothwell, 19-Jan-2015 Police officers’ support for the Proof of Age Standards Scheme...

Yorkshire’s Rooster’s Brewing Company Joins the UK Microcanning Segment

Ambitious microbrewery counts on Cask Brewing Systems equipment and aluminum cans for its packaged...

Goody Ales in the top three Best Kentish Beer once again!

We would like to tell you that once again we have been voted into...

SIBA BeerX Festival of Beer

SIBA BeerX 2015 @siba_beerx #BeerX2015 facebook link National Beer Competitions finalists and results See...

SIBA BeerX 2015

SIBA BeerX 2015 National Beer Competitions finalists and results. @siba_beerx #BeerX2015 facebook link. BeerX...

SIBA National Beer Competitions 2015

Finalists and results. SIBA BeerX 2015 info. facebook link. COMPETITION ATTENDANCE BY INVITATION ONLY...

International Brewing Awards

The International Brewing Awards are taking place between the 10 – 12 February at...

Inveralmond Brewery sell four pints every minute

Inveralmond Brewery, one of Scotland’s leading independent craft beer breweries, has spread its tasty cheer...

Purity Brewing Company launches Puritan Membership Scheme

In 2015, Purity Brewing Company launches an exciting membership scheme for its loyal followers,...

Join Over 11,000 Brewing Industry Professionals and Add CBC to Your 2015 Plans!

Don’t forget your SIBA member discount code on the Toolbox Thousands of your...

Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2015

Entries are now open for the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2015. Categories...

BBC FOOD & FARMING AWARDS 2015 – NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR 15th YEAR

The search is now on to find this year’s best of British food and...

SIBA Tankard Lifetime Achievement Award 2015

SIBA is looking for worthy recipients within the brewing industry to be presented with...

Craft Brewers Conference – Opportunity to showcase British Beers

Craft Brewers Conference, Portland, Oregon, 14-17 April 2015. Opportunity to showcase British Beers. As...

BFBI Technical Trade Talk Event

The BFBI are holding a Technical Trade Talk Event which is being held on...

Dark Star offers to turn closed Tesco stores into pubs

By Naomi Larsson, 09-Jan-2015 Sussex brewer Dark Star has asked Tesco to “get the...

Camerons Brewery try something new as part of 150th anniversary celebrations

Too many pumpclips on bars across the country down the years have simply been...

Cheers! Entrepreneur reviving Wimbledon Brewery brand 183 years after it began

An entrepreneur is reviving an historic beer brand after stumbling across 183 years of...

Wharfe Bank Brewery is pushing boundaries

Brewing beer has long been associated with the countryside and the boom in micro-breweries...

Devon Brewery raises it's biggest ever amount for the Poppy Appeal.

Otter Brewery has raised over £3,000 for the Royal British Legion as part of...

BBC Food & Farming Awards 2015 – Nominations open for 15th year

The search is now on to find this year’s best of British food and...

Oyez to Old Henry

Two rather jolly characters are celebrating being awarded a gold and bronze regional award...

SIBA Board Meeting

Titanic Brewery sets up breakfast network club

A NEW not-for-profit networking group is being set up for North Staffordshire businesses by...

The Five Points Brewing Company Announces Expansion

The Five Points Brewing Company in Hackney, East London has announced expansion plans which...

Devon and Cornwall breweries unite to rebrand Best beers

St Austell Brewery cask ale Dartmoor Best will become Cornish Best as the Cornish...

Government approves personal licence renewal regulations

By Mike Berry, 06-Jan-2015 The Government has finally approved the regulations which amend the...

Raise a Glass to Casks: Baltimore brewers are bringing the old-style cask ale back to bars

By Brennen Jensen City Paper Across the pond in the U.K., it’s common to see pub...

Titanic Brewery among winners at West Midlands Camra regional awards

BURSLEM-BASED Titanic Brewery won a series of awards at the West Midlands Camra...

Liberation Group acquires Butcombe Brewery

The Liberation Group has acquired Butcombe Brewery, bringing together two of Britain’s best-known independent...

SIBA supports Tryanuary

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) is supporting Tryanuary, the new initiative that encourages...

Cumbrian Brewery celebrates historic grain

A CUMBRIAN brewery will be the only one of the county’s more than 30...

Derby Brewing Company Launch Charity Appeal

The Derby Brewing Company is proud to announce their January Charity Appeal: Eat, Drink,...

Burton's pub and beer industry has high hopes for 2015

MILLIONS of pints have been sunk and even more money has been spent as...

The Welsh brewery selling 1m bottles of beer

Celt Experience, an ‘experimental and strange’ craft beer brewery, is doubling in size because...

Carlsberg UK signs packaging pledge

Leading beer and beverage business Carlsberg UK has given its commitment to the Government’s...

SIBA Scotland Region Meeting & AGM

SIBA MEMBERS ONLY Venue: The Canons Gait Craft Beer Bar and Kitchen, 232 Canongate,...

Beer-led restaurant Wahleeah to launch in Fulham

By Lauren Houghton, 22-Dec-2014 Chef Dave Ahern will open his first restaurant Wahleeah early...

Plans approved for Wimbledon Brewery

The Wimbledon Brewery Company Ltd today announces that it has received planning approval from...

International Brewing and Cider Awards extend deadline

The International Brewing Awards and International Cider Awards 2015 are extending the deadline for...

High Flying Coventry Rugby Club Going for ‘Gold’

A long-standing friendship, a passion for rugby and shared successes lie at the heart...

Beer sales expected to rise 1.3% in 2014

By James Wallin, 22-Dec-2014 After five years of decline, volume sales of beer for...

Yorkshire Brewery highly commended at food and farming industry awards

A Yorkshire Coast brewery has been highly commended at a national industry awards event....

Opportunity to showcase British Beers at the Craft Brewers Conference 2015

Craft Brewers Conference, Portland, Oregon, 14-17 April 2015. Opportunity to showcase British Beers. BFBi...

Andrew Griffiths MP calls for beer duty cut hat-trick

By Ellie Bothwell, 16-Dec-2014 All Party Parliamentary Beer Group chairman Andrew Griffiths MP has...

Thornbridge Brewery set to increase capacity

By James Wallin, M&C Report, 17-Dec-2014 Thornbridge Brewery is set to unveil a £400,000...

Wisbech brewery hands over £600 donation

Wisbech Brewers, Elgood & Sons, handed over £600 to Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House at...

Robinsons Brewery at the forefront of Allergen training

Gluten, lactose, nuts and more; Robinsons’ tenants can confidently continue with their businesses thanks...

Lye brewery re-launches popular ale to help Midlands Air Ambulance

AWARD-WINNING Lye brewery Sadler’s Ales has re-launched one of its most popular ales to...

Moorhouse's brews up sales surge

Burnley-based Moorhouse’s Brewery has entered the festive period in a buoyant spirit after reporting...

Robinsons are brewing a new look

ROBINSONS – one of only 32 independent family-run breweries in the UK – has...

British beers for Britannia

P&O Cruises’ Britannia is to serve the largest selection of British beers at sea...

A New Era Ushers in for Iconic Scottish Beer

One of Edinburgh’s most iconic beer brands, brewed originally in the 19th century and...

Olympus Automation Now Trading as OAL

This name change is in response to large international demand for our products and...

BBPA confirms it will not challenge MRO in pubs code

By James Wallin, 11-Dec-2014 The British Beer & Pub Association has confirmed it will...

Report calls on Gov't to cut tax and red tape to stop pub closures

By Mike Berry, 10-Dec-2014 A new report by the Institute of Economic Affairs has...

New allergen laws: Majority of licensees think EU legislation 'unnecessary'

By Mike Berry, 11-Dec-2014 Ahead of the new EU rules on displaying allergen information...

Robinsons Visitors Centre Is Cheshire’s Small Visitors Attraction Of The Year

It’s official… Robinsons Visitors Centre is Marketing Cheshire’s Small Visitors Attraction 2014 and will now represent...

Brewing and cider awards gear up for final entries

With just weeks to go until the next International Brewing Awards and International Cider...

Best of beer writing honoured at awards and banquet

Boak & Bailey scoop Beer Writer of the Year title The British Guild of...

Carlsberg UK Renews Official Beer Partner Status With Arsenal FC

Carlsberg UK has announced a new three-year exclusive deal with Arsenal Football Club to...

MD Engineering Solutions Ltd announce the launch of their newly designed Web site

MD Engineering Solutions Ltd is excited to announce the launch of their newly designed...

SIBA appoints Jerome to new communications and membership role

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has appointed Tony Jerome to the newly-created role...

Brewery Serves Up Life Saving Equipment To Dartmoor Rescue

Dartmoor Brewery has donated £500 to the Dartmoor Rescue Group, which has enabled the...

Work starts at The Kedleston Country House Hotel

The Derby Brewing Company is proud and delighted to announce that work has now...

Purity’s Longhorn IPA takes Gold at SIBA Competition

Purity Brewing Company raised a glass last Thursday night (27th November) as its Longhorn...

Butcombe Brewery’s Supermarket Sales Continue to Soar Dr Liam Fox, MP for North Somerset, Praises the Company’s success

Butcombe, the fastest growing brewery in the South West, continues to enjoy significant success...

TROOPER beer joins the Canned Beer Revolution!!

TROOPER – a Premium British Beer created by Iron Maiden and handcrafted by Robinsons Brewery...

Award-winning craft brewer unveils £4m EIS expansion

Move will pave way for new brewery, visitor centre and pub on back of...

Eighty Shilling

The Rebel Brewing Company based in Penryn Cornwall, firmly secured their place in Cornish...

Smoking e-cigarettes inside could be banned under Dundee City Council-backed plans.

Councillors have been asked to approve a Scottish Government proposal to prohibit the smoking...

There’s A Beer For That to sponsor SIBA BeerX

The Society of Independent Brewers’ BeerX 2015 celebration of British beer next March is...

SIBA North Keg Beer Festival 2015

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SIBA North Region Keg Competiton 2015

Judging by invitation only www.siba.co.uk/craftbeerinkeg/north

Cyclops accreditation hits 2000 beers

Cyclops, the accreditation scheme for beer, has now reached 2000 beers. The number is...

SIBA North Region Craft Beer in Keg Competition 2014

SIBA North Region Craft Beer in Keg Competition 2014 DATE OF JUDGING 27th November...

Award-Winning Brewery Launches New Brand Image

Sales increase as reinvigoration reflects premium quality West Berkshire Brewery (WBB), the brewer led...

Punch offers advice to tenants ahead of new allergen laws

By James Wallin, M&C Report, 26-Nov-2014 Punch Taverns has reminded licensees that it is...

Head-to-Head: Brigid Simmonds and Greg Mulholland on MRO option

By Ellie Bothwell, 26-Nov-2014 British Beer & Pub Association chief executive Brigid Simmonds and...

Tenants groups hail MRO clause in pubs code

By Mike Berry, 25-Nov-2014 Tenant groups have expressed their delight at last week’s vote by...

Atom Brewing Hull wins local business start up award

Every year the businesses of East Yorkshire come together to award the best businesses...

Box Steam Brewery Brings Tunnel Vision To Parliament

Box Steam Brewery raised a glass of Tunnel Vision at the seat of Government...

Yorkshire brewery wins four awards in two days

When Driffield based Wold Top Brewery was shortlisted in both the Hull Mail and the...

50 jobs created after brewery giants Marston's open £2.5 million pub in Newcastle

50 jobs created after brewery giants Marston’s open £2.5 million pub in Newcastle Read...

Legal challenge against MRO in pubs code 'would fail'

By Ellie Bothwell, 25-Nov-2014 There is no scope for a legal challenge against the...

Hallidays announce growth through acquisition of Chandley from Chandley Robinson partnership

Claire Chandley of Chandley Robinson, Gatley joins Hallidays, Stockport. She brings with her a...

Stir up Sunday at Hobsons

Hobsons Brewery held its first ever Stir Up Sunday, masterminded by new boy Reuben...

Inveralmond Brewery Toasts Perthshire Food & Drink Awards

Perthshire beer makers, Inveralmond Brewery are celebrating after scooping the Excellence in Food and...

UK real ale ‘Butty Back’ burger hits Top Spot in finals of The World Burger Championships!

A taste of real ale from home, bought success for The Beefy Boys in...

FDEA Network Forum

The UK’s dedicated trade association for food and drink exporters is proud to present...

GB Pole Vaulter Turns Craft Brewer

A FORMER Commonwealth record holder and member of the Great British athletics team has...

Pub shares plunge as pub landlords claim beer tie 'victory'

Shares in the pub companies fell across the board amid investor fears about the...

Perthshire brewery celebrates SIBA award success

INVERALMOND Brewery’s award winning team is toasting yet another raft of successes, with their...

Pub statutory code: Trade responds to market rent only option vote

By Ellie Bothwell, 19-Nov-2014 Leading figures in the pub trade have responded to the...

Pioneering Beer Microcanning Equipment Hits the United Kingdom

Cask Brewing Systems places its trailblazing equipment in first three London craft breweries, cans...

Celtic Connection celebrated by Head Brewers

This week sees the release of an extraordinary collaborative brew spanning the Celtic nations...

Many brewers make the perfect pint

Brewers from two Nottingham breweries have joined forces in an unusual and innovative collaborative...

MPs vote for market rent only option in pubs code

By Ellie Bothwell, 18-Nov-2014 MPs have voted to include a market rent only option...

How green is your beer? Cool World Consulting launches the world’s first carbon footprint calculator for beer and breweries

Cool World Consulting has developed the world’s first carbon calculator for beer and breweries....

Drinking a local craft beer isn’t just good for your taste buds – it’s good for your carbon footprint too

The first published carbon footprint assessment of a beer by a small craft brewery – a...

Glastonbury Ales takes top title at first SIBA keg heat

Somerset-based Glastonbury Ales has added to its trophy collection by winning the top award...

New BBPA pub closure figures show 'damaging' MRO amendment 'not needed'

By Mike Berry, 18-Nov-2014 As the pubs code legislation reaches a critical stage in...

And the Winner Goes to – Fuggle Bunny Brew House

Fuggling Fantastic news – we are very proud to announce that after 8 months...

New awards to celebrate the best in beer marketing

By Mark Wingett, M&C Report, 17-Nov-2014 A new set of awards has been launched...

Dry January ‘leads to long-term cut in alcohol consumption’

By James Wallin, M&C Report, 17-Nov-2014 Alcohol Concern has revealed new research showing its...

Maxatec PDA keeps beer on tap for SPAsoft customers

Altrincham, 17th November 2014 – Brewing industry solutions company SPAsoft has selected the Arbor...

Highland Brewing Co scoops Scotland’s top beer accolades

Orkney’s Highland Brewing Company has triumphed to scoop up the ‘Champion Beer’ and runner...

Robinsons Brewery Celebrate First Hospitality Apprenticeship Graduate

Robinsons Brewery have today celebrated as Andrew Stirling, from the George and Dragon in...

East Yorkshire Brewery Launches into Waitrose

East Riding of Yorkshire based Great Newsome Brewery is delighted to announce that it...

SIBA South Craft Beer in Keg Beer Competition 2014

SIBA South Craft Beer in Keg Beer Competition 2014 DATE OF JUDGING 13th November...

SIBA to stage third BeerX

Celebration of beer returns to Sheffield The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) is returning...

Scottish Brewery Celebrates Celtic Connection with Extra Special Pint

One of Inveralmond Brewery’s award winning Brewing team has travelled to Cornwall to join...

St Austell opens new craft beer and smokehouse concept

By Mike Berry, 07-Nov-2014 St Austell Brewery has opened its new Samuel Jones pub-restaurant...

National Pubwatch launches campaign to protect pub workers from assault

By Ellie Bothwell, 07-Nov-2014 National Pubwatch has launched a campaign to help prevent violence...

Visiting the pub remains top leisure choice for consumers

By Mark Wingett, M&C Report, 10-Nov-2014 Visiting the pub remains the number one out-of-home...

MPs table market rent only pubs code amendment

By Ellie Bothwell, 10-Nov-2014 A new pubs code clause outlining a market rent only...

Beer sales increase is great news for Burton

Beer sales increase is great news for Burton Read more: http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/BREWING-Beer-sales-increase-great-news-Burton/story-24471610-detail/story.html#ixzz3IfPHqQzw Follow us: @BurtonMailNews on Twitter...

Hawkshead Brewery Joins Leading Craft Breweries at International Festival

Hawkshead Brewery was one of five UK breweries to be featured at Norwegian innovative...

SIBA Scotland Beer Competition 2014

SIBA Scotland Beer Competition 2014 DATE OF JUDGING & ANNOUNCEMENT 6th November Overall Champion...

BURNLEY ‘CHAMPS’ SCORE WITH CASK ALE AND FOOTBALL BONANZAS

Burnley’s Premier League football club has joined with Moorhouse’s – the town’s ‘premiership brewery’...

Lehui purchased Microdat's IP and assets

August 2014, Lehui purchase the full IP (intellectual property) and assets of Microdat UK....

Greene King and Spirit agree £773.6m deal

By Mark Wingett, M&C Report, 04-Nov-2014 Greene King and Spirit have announced that they...

Old Tom is the Top Cat After Winning Gold and Bronze at SIBA Awards

Robinsons’ iconic beer, Old Tom, continues to cement itself as one of the leading...

Local Brewery and MP Launch Special Beer to Commemorate Ww1 Centenary

Barnsley Central MP and Labour Party Lead on World War One, Dan Jarvis, has...

"There's a Beer for That": biggest names in British beer unite for £10 million campaign

Taken from: Off Licence News http://offlicencenews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/14567/_There_s_a_Beer_for_That_:_biggest_names_in_British_beer_unite_for__A310_million_campaign.html The biggest names in the British beer industry...

Family brewers moved outside scope of pub statutory code

By Ellie Bothwell, 30-Oct-2014 Pub companies with fewer than 500 tied pubs will be...

Barrel-full of accolades for Wirral brewers at North West’s top beer challenge

Peerless Brewing Company scooped five accolades at the SIBA North West Region Beer Competition...

SIBA Midlands Region Beer Competition 2015

SIBA Wales & West Region Beer Competition 2015

Independent Brewers Festival

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There’s an award-winning banger on the ‘Chorizon’ as Wadworth celebrate British Sausage Week

An award-winning sausage with chorizo, coriander and Horizon ale will take centre stage in...

Beer Day Britain – a national beer day is coming!

When Magna Carta was drafted in 1215, article 35 of the Great Charter included...

Titanic Brewery plans to open 22 new pubs in ambitious 2020 vision

An expanding Staffordshire brewery has announced plans to open 22 new pubs by 2020....

Otter Brewery Supports World Famous ‘Flaming Tar Barrels.’

Devon’s leading brewery has come aboard to support one of the most iconic events...

SIBA South East Region Beer Festival 2015

SIBA South East Region Beer Competition 2015

UK now exporting beer to a record number of countries

A record number of countries are now pulling more than a billion pints of...

Strategic team changes mean exciting times as Purity looks to new markets

Purity Brewing Company continues to go from strength to strength with an expanding team,...

Pubcos say statutory code 'seeks to abolish the tie by the back door'

By James Wallin, 23-Oct-2014 Pubcos have ended their silence on the Government’s statutory code...

Reuben does a runner

Reuben Crouch, General Manager at Ludlow Food Centre for the past seven and a...

New look Rudgate Bottled Ale but with same great award winning taste!

Multi award winning craft brewery Rudgate, have launched a new vibrant redesign for their...

Inveralmond Brewery Shortlisted for Food & Drink Award

Perth beer makers, Inveralmond Brewery have lots to say ‘cheers’ about after being shortlisted...

Entries from around the globe received for International Brewing Awards and Cider Awards

The International Brewing Awards and International Cider Awards are living up to their name,...

SIBA reaches out to MEPs at Brussels reception

SIBA extended its influence among parliamentarians in Europe earlier this month when managing direct...

SIBA North West Beer Competition 2014 – Winners Announcement

SIBA North West Region Beer Competition 2014 DATE OF JUDGING & ANNOUNCEMENT 15th October...

The Return of Ben Truman

1st anniversary of Truman’s return to East London brewing Truman’s has celebrated the first...

Castle Rock launches new ale and image at the Castle

Castle Rock Brewery has unveiled the first addition to its permanent real ale range...

Westerham Brewery Shortlisted fo FreeFrom Eating Out Awards 2014

The shortlist for the very first FreeFrom Eating Out Awards, is now out. Says awards...

Next steps into a successful future. John Willetts new Sales and Marketing Director

Botanix and Simply Hops, two successful companies of the Barth-Haas Group, are pleased to...

Entries from around the globe received for International Brewing Awards and Cider Awards

The International Brewing Awards and International Cider Awards are living up to their name,...

Bath Ales has the spirit for success

West Country brewer Bath Ales has just unveiled an exciting new addition to its...

Welbeck Abbey Brewery creates the Cuckney House Pop Up Pub

In the event of the Greendale oak closing for refurbishment, Claire Monk of local...

Black Jesus Wins World Beer Award Gold Medal

Selby’s Great Heck Brewery this week won the gold medal for best label design...

New vehicles help Dartmoor Brewery drive sales

Dartmoor Brewery took delivery last week of four very distinctively branded new vehicles. The...

SIBA Midlands Beer Competition 2014 – Overall Winners

SIBA Midlands Region Beer Competition 2014 DATE OF JUDGING & ANNOUNCEMENT 9th October 2014...

It's All In The Genes for Ilkley Brewery

Ilkley Brewery’s latest addition, Ruby Jane (erstwhile daughter of flagship beers Mary and...

SIBA to recruit new communications and membership director

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) is recruiting a new communications and membership director...

Bath Ales launches Hare Foundation charity

West Country brewer, Bath Ales, is launching a charity to raise funds for a...

234 Breweries Celebrate Medals at 2014 Great American Beer Festival®

268 Professional Medals Awarded, 461 First-Time Participants Compete Boulder, CO • October 4, 2014—The...

Acorn’s Barnsley Bitter Voted Top Tipple For The North

Barnsley’s namesake cask-conditioned bitter from the award winning Acorn Brewery has been hailed the...

Hallidays shortlisted for Medium Practice of the Year in Practice Excellence Awards 2014

Hallidays Accountants are excited to announce that they have been shortlisted for the Medium...

Silver Award Win for New Brewery

Half Moon Brewery is celebrating its first Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) award at...

Humphreys appointed to SIBA executive

Robert Humphreys has been appointed as a non-executive director at the Society of Independent...

Budget Buster' beer presented to Chancellor

Chancellor George Osborne enjoys a bottle of ‘George’s Budget Buster’, presented to him at...

Elgood’s Brewery Festival a ‘Smash Proof’ Success

Independent family-run regional brewer Elgoods, based in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, hosted its popular beer festival...

Good news story about beer

Today’s edition of The Sun newspaper carries a positive story about beer. Covering the...

Slater's Ales Launch a Charity Beer for Staffordshire Wildlife Trust

Slater’s Ales are launching a charity beer – ‘Wild Wolseley’ at Stone Food and...

Good news story about beer

Today’s edition of The Sun newspaper carries a positive story about beer. Covering the...

Local Brewer, Oakham Ales Wins Gold and Silver at SIBA East Competition

Oakham Ales, the innovative brewery based in Peterborough, has won a gold and silver...

Independent supermarket in Dorset beats Tesco and Asda to be named “best Beer & Cider Retailer in the UK”

A family-run supermarket and deli in the West Country has beaten the chain stores...

East Yorkshire Brewery Wins Again in World Beer Awards!

Holderness based Great Newsome Brewery has walked away from the World Beer Awards 2014...

SIBA joins industry applause for Chancellor

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) joined in the brewing industry’s applause for Chancellor...

Two Silvers for Saltaire Brewery at World Beer Awards 2014

Hot on the heels of receiving Gold at the Great British Beer Festival last...

Cask Report 2014-15 Presentation

Following the launch last week of the Cask Report 2014-15, you may like to...

Bumper Barley Crop For Dartmoor Brewery

The good summer we’ve had this year and the dry weather at harvest time...

Clarence & Frederick's create a truly local beer using Croydon's wild growing hops

Hops foraged from plants growing wild in gardens and pavements in central Croydon will...

SIBA North East Region Meeting and AGM

SIBA MEMBERS ONLY Venue – upstairs room of the Brewery Tap (courtesy of Leeds...

Exe Valley Brewery 30th Anniversary Party

On Saturday 27th September we opened our brewery to anyone who wanted to celebrate...

Wharfedale Brewery wins Bronze in Regional Beer Awards

Wharfedale Brewery, housed at the back of the Flying Duck Brew Pub in Church...

CAMRA appoints new chief executive

By James Wallin, 29-Sep-2014 The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has announced its new...

Kent Green Hop Fortnight Finishes With Grand Tour Of Five East Kent Breweries

• Local award winning brewery, Goody Ales is opening up for a celebration of...

Titanic to revive South Cheshire pub with a chilling part in Congleton's past

An expanding brewery with a track record of reviving pubs in Staffordshire is taking...

Pints of Support for Guide Dogs

With National Guide Dogs Week getting underway on the 4th October Steve Bowles a...

Cullercoats Brewery wins Bronze in Regional Beer competition

Award winning Bottled Beers from local brewery Cullercoats Brewery is celebrating success at this...

Overall winners from the SIBA East Beer Competition 2014

SIBA East Region Beer Competition 2014 DATE OF JUDGING & ANNOUNCEMENT 25th September...

Cask Ale Week, Cask Report, Cask Matters website, Cyclops

As many of you will know, today is the start of Cask Ale Week...

Support Grows for Cyclops from publicans and beer drinkers

71% of cask ale licensees are aware of Cyclops The new Cask Report, which...

Cask Matters Website Launched to Help Pubs

Cask ale is booming, the number of breweries is at a 70 year old...

There’s a beer revolution going on in Britain – new Report reveals how craft breweries producing ‘real’ ale are at the heart of the action

Just as Cask Ale Week (Thursday 25th September to Sunday 5th October) kicks off,...

Corfu Brewery to brew Conwy Welsh Pride for a taste of Wales at Corfu Beer Festival

Conwy Brewery are pleased to announce that their best – selling Welsh Pride will...

Elgood’s Brewery Expands Its Sales Team

Local, independent family-run regional brewer Elgoods, based in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, is expanding its sales...

Brewery sponsors Fields of Battle display

Nottingham-based Castle Rock Brewery has given its financial support to a major photographic exhibition...

Brewery features in beer advent calendar at "world's best" department store

BEER from a Cumbrian brewery is being featured in an advent calendar with a...

Wadworth winner brews her ‘Perfect Pint’

Judy Waller, a real ale enthusiast from Linwood in Hampshire, has won a Wadworth...

Old Tom And Dizzy Blonde Shine At The International Beer Challenge 2014

Robinsons Brewery is celebrating after Old Tom and Dizzy Blonde have scooped two coveted...

Malton’s Brass Castle Brewery Scoops The Northeast’s Top Awards At York Beer Festival

Winning the SIBA (Society of Independent Brewers) northeast Champion Beer for Sunshine IPA last...

Cask Matters website launched to help pubs

Cask ale is booming, the number of breweries is at a 70 year old...

CraftBeer.com’s 2014 Great American Beer Bars

Boulder, CO • September 15, 2014—Now more than ever, bars across the U.S. showcase...

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Elgood’s Brewery Beer Festival Local Beers, Food, Music and a chance to be filmed...

Overall Champions of the North East Competition 2014

SIBA North East Region Beer Competition 2014 DATE OF JUDGING & ANNOUNCEMENT 17th September...

Young people turn to real ale

By Robyn Black+, 15-Sep-2014 Young people are more attracted to real ale than any other...

The Spinner and Bergamot Celebrates 300 Years

Patrons of the Spinner and Bergamot pub in Comberbach, Cheshire, raised a glass in...

Hallidays clients shortlisted for entrepreneur award

Two Hallidays Accountants clients have been announced as finalists in the EN Entrepreneur of...

Guide dog puppy SIBA comes to meet us at Tuckers Maltings

Post by Tuckers Maltings Beer Festival.

Southampton licensing committee recommends late-night levy

By Ellie Bothwell, 11-Sep-2014 Southampton is one step closer to implementing a late-night levy,...

Great British Pub Awards 2014: Interactive map of winners

By Mike Berry, 11-Sep-2014 The Grafton in Kentish Town, London was crowned the champion...

Great British Pub Awards 2014: Winners revealed

By Jo Bruce, 11-Sep-2014 The Grafton in Kentish Town, London has been crowned the...

Not just a Gem, a Trophy-winning Beer!

West Country brewer and pub operator Bath Ales is jubilant after its flagship beer,...

Cheers to Saltaire Brewery’s new Brewery Tap!

Award winning craft brewery Saltaire is to expand its brewing interests with the creation...

Adnams Ghost Ship Declared Nation’s Best Independent Beer In A Can At Indie Beer Can Festival

World’s very first competition to find the best beers in cans 12 September 2014,...

CAMRA and BBPA produce conflicting data on UK brewery growth

By James Wallin, 11-Sep-2014 The booming British brewery sector, which is now at its...

Great British Pub Awards 2014: tonight’s the night

By James Evison, 11-Sep-2014 The national champions and supreme champion in the Great British...

Trade demands more balanced alcohol statistics

By Ellie Bothwell, 11-Sep-2014 Leading industry figures are calling on the Government to produce...

Kate Nicholls replaces David McHattie as ALMR chief executive

By John Harrington and James Wallin, 11-Sep-2014 David McHattie has stepped down from his...

Good Beer Guide shows that Britain now has more breweries per person than anywhere in the World after two years of continued growth

• Over 10% growth in UK breweries for the last two years running •...

Beer Beginners and Beer Geeks Flock to the Great American Beer Festival (Oct. 2-4)

Nerds Help Newbies Tackle Evolving Nation of Beer Boulder, CO • September 9,...

Fuggle Bunny goes from strength to strength

We opened our Brewery on the 1st of February 2014 and since producing and...

Julian Smith MP – Skipton beer served in House of Commons bar

http://www.dehavilland.co.uk A beer produced by Skipton brewer Copper Dragon went on sale in a...

Now lager's top as craft brewers transform perceptions of this long-maligned import

Lager has long been dismissed by discerning drinkers as cold, fizzy and flavourless –...

Bath Ales see sales of popular seasonal ale soar

Bath Ales has increased production of its newest seasonal ale, Forest Hare, with an...

Brewing up with the Mayor of Sunderland

MAYORAL guests in Sunderland are getting a second helping of their own local brew....

SIBA Journal is on the way

The printed version of the September issue of the SIBA Journal should be landing...

Evolution On Line for Beer

Evolution Bottling and Packaging Solutions are delighted to have joined SIBA. Evolution BPS provide...

Saltaire Brewery to grow business with Morrisons

Award winning craft brewery Saltaire is to launch Saltaire Pride into 75 Morrisons stores...

Heineken develops BrewLock system to deliver fresh beer onboard

Published: 02/09/14 Source: ©The Moodie Report By Melody Ng, Asia Bureau Chief Heineken...

Beer Writing Awards deadline extended to 12 September

The British Guild of Beer Writers is extending the deadline for this year’s awards...

Entries open for IInternational Brewing Awards and International Cider Awards

Entries are now open for the International Brewing Awards and International Cider Awards 2015....

Bath Ales get on board as official Bath Rugby partner

West Country brewer, Bath Ales, has come on board as an official partner of...

World Beer Award Winner launches into Morrisons

East Riding based Great Newsome Brewery is delighted to announce that Yorkshire supermarket chain...

VIDEO: Marston's documentary to air tonight

By James Wallin, 29-Aug-2014 Marston’s staff will star in their own primetime documentary this...

Murphy & Son server is back up

Murphy & Son are now able to receive emails again

Hunters Brewery to show on BBC 2's The Fixer

Hunters Brewery from sunny Devon recently took part in BBC2’s The Fixer with Alex...

Devon bitter is voted the best in the West Country.

Otter Amber has been named the “Champion Bitter of Britain for the South West”...

British Hop Harvest 2014

When: throughout September The British Hop harvest is dramatic, noisy, frenetic and does not...

The Great British Home Brew Challenge 2014 Winner is Announced

The winner of the Great British Home Brew Challenge, launched by Thornbridge Brewery, Waitrose...

SIBA export drive continues at BrauBeviale

A team from SIBA is heading to leading beverage industry exhibition BrauBeviale in Nürnberg,...

Robinsons Brewery cultivates new look for the Farmers Arms

The Farmers Arms pub in Poynton, Cheshire, has unveiled its brand new look following...

NZPA Flies Home

Hawkshead Brewery, known in Britain, for brewing big flavoured beers with New Zealand hops,...

Commercial Support of Saints Steps up a Beer

The Inveralmond Brewery in Perth has announced that their support of home team St...

Scottish Tourist Board/Visit Scotland – Raising the bar!

Taste Our Best award rolled out to Scotland’s pubs and bars A Quality Assurance...

Great Taste Award Gold Stars for The Chiltern Brewery

The Chiltern Brewery has won Gold Stars for TWO of their products: bottled Lord-Lieutenant’s...

Hallidays’ Leap of Faith for Beacon Counselling

On Monday 18th August 6 brave Hallidays team members completed a terrifying 11,000ft skydive...

Robinsons Visitor Centre prepares to celebrate at Stockport Summer Festival

Robinsons Brewery are preparing to celebrate the forthcoming Stockport festival with a family fun...

Cheers! Lord pays £400k to rescue pub from being closed down and converted into housing development

• Bottle and Glass in Oxfordshire was due to be turned into housing •...

Dark Island Reserve top of Great Taste Class with three Gold Stars

The Orkney Brewery’s speciality Dark Island Reserve ale has picked up three gold stars...

Hop Pocket Race World Championship

For three years, Bromyard has hosted a Hop Festival to celebrate the beginning of...

Oakham Ales is first UK Brewery to sign up for new beer iPhone app ‘Pint Please’

Innovative Peterborough based brewer, Oakham Ales, is the first in the UK to sign...

TROOPER scoops its’ first award in prestigious bottled beer competition

Premium British Beer TROOPER, created by IRON MAIDEN vocalist Bruce Dickinson and handcrafted at...

Brussels Beer Challenge Entries are open!

Participate at the Brussels Beer Challenge 2014 and register your beer(s) now! Don’t miss...

Triple Chocoholic Stout wins again for Saltaire

Saltaire Brewery’s Triple Chocoholic Stout 4.8% ABV has won Gold in the Speciality Beer...

CAMRA calls on British breweries to revolutionise the use of traditional pump clips to help increase real ale sales

CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, has called on British breweries to revolutionise the...

Corvus wins Gold at International Beer Challenge

Devizes-based brewer Wadworth is celebrating after its popular Corvus Stout was awarded a Gold...

The Foundry Vaults re-opens following brewery investment.

The Foundry Vaults pub in Llangefni, Anglesey, has been reborn following a joint investment...

Tommy Atkins Ale Handed to Soldier’s Families

Tommy Atkins Traditional Ale has been brewed to mark 100 years since the start...

This Brit Beer Is Maiden Heaven

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SIBA brewers dominate winners list at Great British Beer Festival

Brewers belonging to the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) once again dominated the list...

British brewers invited to take advantage of new export markets

‘Meet the buyer’ event, this Wednesday at Brewers’ Hall There is still time for...

BBPA poll features in Sun story

A YouGov poll, commissioned by BBPA has featured in a prominent Sun article suggesting...

SIBA brewers dominate Indie Beer Can shortlist

Brewers within the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) have taken the majority of finalist...

Beer Day Britain

Marston's Brewery opens up to C5

Channel 5 is brewing up a new high-profile documentary series with Shine TV after...

Industry joins forces to launch Beer Day Britain

By Robyn Black+, 30-Jul-2014 The beer industry has come together to create a national beer...

Allergen 'how to' guide launched for pubs

By Elliot Kuruvita, 28-Jul-2014 Foodservice supplier Unilever Food Solutions has launched a guide to...

US craft beer sales up by 18%

US craft brewers sold 10.6 million barrels in the first half of this year,...

Roll Up To The Great British Beer Festival

More than 900 real ales, cider and foreign beer will be on offer at...

40 years of CAMRA: 'The real ale scene in area is vibrant and competitive'

From: The Sentinal “The work Camra Potteries has done is evident, as the real...

Dartmoor Brewery Expands Distribution With New Sole Distributor Deal

Dartmoor Brewery, Devon’s second largest brewery, has signed a deal that will significantly extend...

Butcombe Brewery Scoops Second National Award

Butcombe Brewery beat off 66 companies to win the Food and Drink Award category...

Drinking at home remains more popular than going out

By John Harrington, 28-Jul-2014 New research shows that although there are still more people...

Study shows parents unaware of underage drinking decline

By John Harrington, 28-Jul-2014 More than nine in ten parents are not aware of...

Scheme to help struggling publicans gets £20k boost from Punch

Punch Taverns has pledged £20,000 to a Licensed Trade Charity scheme to provide vital...

Beer sales in pubs up by highest rate this century, according to BBPA

By Noli Dinkovski, 25-Jul-2014 Pubs have recorded their highest rate of quarterly growth in...

Burton key to future growth says brewing plan

BURTON will form a major part of a bid to ensure that the beer...

Brewery expands business as demand soars

A CUMBRIAN brewery has expanded its business by investing thousands in new equipment and...

SIBA Scotland Region Meeting

. . MEMBERS ONLY Date & Time: 5th August at 2pm Location: Loch Earn...

ELGOOD & SONS takes beer to Parliament

ELGOOD & SONS of WISBECH, CAMBRIDGESHIRE raised a glass of its popular seasonal ale...

BrauBeviale – Trade Fair for Production and Marketing of Drinks

BrauBeviale – Trade Fair for Production and Marketing of Drinks Inspiring, constructive, solution-orientated, 11–13.11.2014...

Maltings Beer Festival 2015

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SIBA Board Meeting

National Barrel Rolling Championships 2014

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Independent Brewers Festival

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Business Grows As Barley Blooms For

Pendle Witch Brewer In Move For Beer ‘Terroir’ Lancashire brewer Moorhouse’s is toasting record...

Ten facts about new Pubs Minister Kris Hopkins

Ten facts about new Pubs Minister Kris Hopkins By James Wallin, 17-Jul-2014 Controversial remarks,...

Dartmoor Brewery Joins Export Market As Its Craft Beers Head To China

Dartmoor Brewery, the highest brewery in England, has struck its first deal in the...

How to save a pub at risk of closure

Every week 28 pubs close their doors. Here’s what councils and communities are doing...

Are you ready for the Great British Beer Festival 2014?

Are you ready for the Great British Beer Festival 2014? By Adrian Tierney-Jones, 16-Jul-2014...

London councils 'curb pub openings'

London councils ‘curb pub openings’ By Ellie Bothwell, 17-Jul-2014 London councils are clamping down...

MPs attack 'grave flaws' in pubs code proposals as Small Business Bill is debated

MPs attack ‘grave flaws’ in pubs code proposals as Small Business Bill is debated...

Kris Hopkins named new Community Pubs Minister

Kris Hopkins named new Community Pubs Minister By Ruth Williams, 17-Jul-2014 Kris Hopkins has...

Wadworth Launch‘Create Your Perfect Pint’ Competition Ahead Of Cask Ale Week

Ahead of this years’ National Cask Ale Week, Wadworth is offering ale lovers the...

Rebrand delivers 60% sales increase at Westcountry brewery

Dorset-based Palmers Brewery has seen sales of its traditional, bottled ginger beer brand soar...

Kammac plc invests heavily in Production System which allows ultimate flexibility in the production of Casks Pins and Kegs

Kammac plc, has invested heavily in building a tailor-made piece of production equipment, developed...

Brandon Lewis promises pubs will be 'well looked after' following Gov't reshuffle

Brandon Lewis promises pubs will be ‘well looked after’ following Gov’t reshuffle By Ellie...

Tesco Extends Butcombe Range to West Country Express Stores

Butcombe, the West Country’s fastest growing brewery will have its flagship ale Butcombe Bitter...

Tommy Atkins Commemorative Ale

After a plea asking the local community to submit pictures and stories about their...

The Bakers Vaults celebrate a successful opening weekend

The Bakers Vaults, Stockport, are toasting to a bright future after a successful opening...

Robinsons announce new environmentally friendly bottle for legendary Old Tom Beer

Robinsons Brewery has announced a new environmentally friendly bottle for its multi-award winning Old...

Borders' Breweries line up for new festival at Traquair

Traquair launches Referendum Brew – Beyond Beer A Feast of fine ales, fine food...

Robert Humphreys made Beer Drinker of 2014

Robert Humphreys, who recently retired after 21 years as Honorary Secretary of the All...

Mark Harper MP – Forest MP visits family run Brewery

Mark Harper, MP for the Forest of Dean, recently visited Longhope based business, Hillside...

Pub Politics Proving a Big Hit with Voters

Local MP Simon Hart’s “pub politics” sessions are proving a big hit with voters...

Canterbury brewer lifts top award at SIBA beer competition

Canterbury microbrewer The Canterbury Ales took the Overall Champion’s prize at the Society of...

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SIBA South East Region Beer Competition 2014 DATE OF JUDGING & ANNOUNCEMENT 11th July...

Beer Group honours Keith Bott

Keith Bott, recently retired chairman of the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) and a...

Muntons announce the release of new Super Pale Ale malt

Pale Beers Demand the Palest Malt In July 2013 Jim Wilson, previously at Tap...

The Bakers Vaults set to open it's doors.

The Bakers Vaults, Stockport, will reopen at noon on Friday 11th July following a...

SIBA to showcase its champions at Great British Beer Festival

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) will again be showcasing eight of its Champion...

Brewing Professor is new President of the Institute of Brewing and Distilling

Professor Charles “Charlie” Bamforth has been elected as the sixty third President of the...

Yorkshire brewer breaks World Record during Tour de France

Stod Fold Brewing Company in Yorkshire will enter the Guinness Book of Records after...

Publicans win Noble Rewards on 3.2 million pints of 6X

Over 850 publicans and bar managers signed up to be part of the Wadworth...

York Brewery’s Velo-City hits The Road

Handcrafted real ale Velo-City was created especially to celebrate Le Tour de France, in...

Brewery plans to set world record with mass quotation at cult film screening

A CUMBRIAN brewery is preparing to make an audacious attempt to set a world...

Loch Ness Brewery makes monster signing.

Loch Ness Brewery today announced that they have convinced one of the best known...

Yorkshire Brewery aims to break Guinness World Record

Stod Fold Brewing Company in Yorkshire aim to enter the Guinness Book of Records...

Enthusiastic response to first Indy Beer Can competition

The first ever Indy Beer Can competition closed earlier this month with over 100...

Mike calls time on drinks industry career

A man known to pub licensees and restaurateurs throughout Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire and...

Gavin Williamson MP – Gavin visits Enville Brewery

Gavin Williamson, MP for South Staffordshire, visited the Enville Brewery over the weekend. Gavin...

Demand high for Falmouth Beer

Though not even a year old, the beer is flying out at Falmouth’s Black...

Free legal helpline from the Licensed Trade Charity Support and Care

When Marie and her partner’s relationship broke down, Marie was left with all the...

Upham Brewery Partners with Hampshire’s OctoberFest for First Major Headline Sponsorship

Upham Brewery, based near Winchester, has agreed a title sponsorship with Hampshire’s OctoberFest, one...

The King William hopes to hit the right notes for Teenage Cancer Trust

The King William, Wilmslow, is getting ready to raise money for the Teenage Cancer...

New beer design is all white for Le Tour

A York design agency has helped one of its clients mark the visit to...

60° North shortlisted for the prestigious Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards

Lerwick Brewery’s flagship Pilsener lager 60° North has been confirmed as a front-runner for...

Cyclops Beer embraces keg beer and lager

Cyclops Beer, the industry body which produces tasting notes for over 1700 cask beers,...

Ossian secures Co-operative and SPAR Deals for Inveralmond Brewery

Inveralmond Brewery, an independent brewer of craft beers based in Perth, has agreed two...

New management line up at Castle Rock

Colin Wilde, managing director at Nottingham’s Castle Rock Brewery, has announced changes to the...

Brewery racks up listings with 'Tour' beer.

With just weeks to go until the Grand Départ spins into action across Yorkshire,...

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Mitchells & Butlers buys 173 Orchid pubs Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has announced that...

Corvedale brew refreshes MPs

Norman Pearce and his son Justin, of the Corvedale brewery at the Sun Inn,...

The International Beer Challenge Extended Deadline

Last day – 13th June http://us8.campaign-archive1.com/?u=edee8b0e4885c294ef7efc9b0&id=e2b5304fb1&e=28a70bdcf2

Bath Ales live up to Graze Expectations with Prestigious Award Win

West Country brewer and pub operator, Bath Ales, is celebrating after its flagship restaurant,...

Opportunity to meet the Food & Drink specialist from the British Embassy in Moscow

There is an opportunity to meet with the food & drink sector specialist from...

Robinsons Raft Team raise over £800 for charity

A team from Robinsons Brewery, Stockport, have successfully crossed the Welsh Menai Straits to...

Royal visit to Otter Brewery

Devon’s leading brewery yesterday hosted the TRH The Earl and Countess of Wessex for...

Contract bottling? – be aware of legislation changes this year

The new Food Information to Consumers Regulations that come into force on 13th December...

SIBA response to statutory code

The Society of Independent Brewers’ chief executive Julian Grocock said, “On first reading, the...

Saltaire and Dark Star Breweries toast arrival of Le Tour with Le IPA

Two of the UK’s best known breweries Saltaire and Dark Star Brewing Company based...

The Three Crowns Receives Brewery Investment

The Three Crowns, Hurdsfield, is toasting to a new look following a substantial investment...

The Great British Home Brew Challenge 2014

Waitrose and Thornbridge Brewery Announce UK Search Waitrose is teaming up with craft brewery...

Indie Beer Can competition: last chance to enter

Entries to the first ever Indie Beer Can competition close in two weeks, on...

A Beer Legend Returns…..

Dobbin’s Yakima Grande Pale Ale will be appearing at this week’s Stockport beer festival...

Treacle Town Pie Company is 'Pick of the Litter' with signature Old Tom pie.

A local pie maker from Macclesfield has received a gold award for his Steak...

Hallidays responds to research with fresh new look

Hallidays, this week, launched their new look and website. 10 years of client feedback...

UK Hops triumph in the Great Truman’s Taste Test

Truman’s Eyrie joins brewer’s permanent range A beer brewed exclusively with British-grown hops has...

Scottish Brewery honours Glasgow 2014 with Commonwealth Gold

The award winning Caledonian Brewery in Edinburgh has released details of the special limited...

Firkins and film at full moon: Goody Ales to host Medieval Re-enactment group at Bleangate Brewery

• Local brewery to host Medieval Siege Society for weekend • Fun will start...

Boost For Wharfedale Businesses As Brewery Launches Ale Trail

Wharfedale Brewery, housed at the back of the Flying Duck Brewpub in Ilkley, is...

Robinsons Brewery take to the sea in aid of charity

A team from Robinsons Brewery, Stockport, is set to row across the Welsh Menai...

Half Moon Brewery Celebrates it’s First Award

Dark Masquerade 3.6% a.b.v. has been voted beer of the festival at The Pub...

Robinsons Perfect Pub Scheme reveals 9% sales swing

Since launching in June 2012; Robinsons’ unique mystery visitor programme, Perfect Pub, has recruited...

SIBA East Region Meeting

MEMBERS ONLY Location: The Queen’s Head, Lower Anchor Street, Chelmsford Time: 11:00

SIBA East Region Meeting & AGM

MEMBERS ONLY Location: The Ribs of Beef, 24 Wensum St, Norwich, Norfolk NR3 1HY...

SIBA East Meeting

MEMBERS ONLY Location: Charters Arm, Town Bridge, Peterborough, PE1 1FP Time: 13:30

SIBA South East Region Meeting

MEMBERS ONLY Location: Doggett’s Coat and Badge, 1 Blackfriars Bridge, London, SE1 9UD Time: 18:30 for 19:00...

SIBA South East Region Meeting

MEMBERS ONLY Location: Flowerpots Brewery, Brandy Mount, Cheriton, SO24 0QQ Time: 18:30 for 19:00

SIBA South East Region Meeting

MEMBERS ONLY Location: Tonbridge rugby club, The Slade, Tonbridge, TN9 1HR Time: After the awards...

SIBA South East Region Meeting

MEMBERS ONLY Location: Sambrook’s Brewery, Unit 1 Yelverton Road, Battersea, London, SW11 3QG. Time:...

Lerwick Brewery Moves Into Draught Beers With New Uk-Wide Keg Service

Click here for Lerwick Brewery press release

Beers with Breakfast Dea Latis and Adnams host women-only tasting within Norwich City of Ale

Date: Friday 23rd May Time: 10.00 – 12.00 am Venue: Plasterers’ Arms, 43 Cowgate,...

SIBA South West Beer Competition 2015

By Invitation Only Location: Tuckers Maltings, Newton Abbott. Time: 10:30 http://www.siba.co.uk/maltingsbeerfestival

Industry steps up to support International Brewing Awards 2015

The International Brewing Awards are gearing up for their return to Burton-on-Trent, where judging...

Upham Brewery Invited to Showcase Ales at the Palace of Westminster

Upham Brewery, based in Hampshire, will be showcasing its range of leading ales in...

British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) Beer Academy Sommeliers of the Year announced at the BII Annual Lunch

The 2014 winners of the BII Beer Academy Beer Sommelier of the Year awards...

Dartmoor Brewery and Tug of War Team Pull Together

Dartmoor Brewery has announced sponsorship of the recently reformed Widecombe Tug of War team,...

BARRED: Beer in honour of Britannia Coconut Dancers rejected in House of Commons

A BAR in the House of Commons refused to serve beer featuring the black...

The Chiltern Brewery and leading beer writer, Roger Protz, brew ‘Flanders Pale Ale’ to commemorate centenary of the beginning of WWI.

Chiltern Brewery, with leading beer writer Roger Protz, will “start the mash” on Wednesday...

CALLING ALL BREWERS! Enter your Best Bitter for Free in the Great British Food Farm Produce Awards!

If you haven’t yet filled in the entry form, there’s still time to enter...

Hop & Malt Seminar

BFBi is pleased to announce the Hop & Malt Seminar, being held on Tuesday...

SIBA Wales & West Beer Competition 2014

SIBA Wales & West Region Beer Competition 2014 Venue: Ludlow Castle, Ludlow Date :...

Blonde gets Gold.

Dawkins Bristol Blonde crowned Champion standard bitter and third overall out of 270 beers....

Cumbrian Brewery sees in spring with new website and rebrand

ONE of Cumbria’s newest breweries is seeing in the spring by rebranding and launching...

ONE YEAR & FIVE MILLION PINTS: Stunning Global Success for Robinsons & TROOPER

· Five million pints brewed within 1st year of launch · Unprecedented export success...

World Beer Award Winning Brewery To Feature in Booths Food Stores.

East Riding based Great Newsome Brewery is delighted to announce that it has begun...

Stroud Brewery – Pint, Pub, Place

Stroud Brewery launches its latest project – Pint, Pub, Place, which aims to develop...

Dartmoor Brewery scoops top local business award

Dartmoor Brewery was awarded Small Business of the Year at the Herald Business Awards...

SIBA to fund guide dog training

The Society of Independent Brewers’ south west region is sponsoring a guide dog as...

Bollington Festival Pub pops-up for 50th Anniversary celebrations Friday 16 May – Sunday 1 June 2014

The Bollington Brewing Company is delighted to be supporting this year’s 50th Anniversary Bollington...

Oates Brewery Penny Farthing launch in aid of Yorkshire Air Ambulance

Halifax based Oates Brewing Co. have launched a beer in aid of Yorkshire Air...

Bath Ales Strike Gold in Prestigious Independent Brewer Competition

Popular West Country brewer, Bath Ales, has won the top accolade for its Golden...

Ossian and Blackfriar: Not Just Any Beer

Ossian and Blackfriar, two beers crafted by Inveralmond Brewery in Perth, are making a...

Give fathers a taste of Yorkshire with a unique gift pack of beer

Three award winning Yorkshire breweries have worked together to launch a unique mixed pack...

Quantock triumphs at biggest-ever SIBA South West Competition

Somerset-based Quantock Brewery added to its trophy cabinet by taking the Overall Champion prize...

MP Philip Davies honoured by beer industry at Saltaire Brewery

Saltaire Brewery’s famous monthly beer club was the venue for a special brewing and...

Castle Rock opens its Willowbrook pub

Nottingham-based Castle Rock Brewery has reopened The Willowbrook on Main Road, Gedling, Nottingham. It...

Judi Hughes

Acorn Brewery is saddened to announce the death of co-founder and director Judi Hughes...

Wood’s look to future with key appointments

South Shropshire’s award-winning Wood Brewery is gearing up to increase business by appointing James...

MP Philip Davies honoured by beer industry at Saltaire Brewery

Saltaire Brewery’s famous monthly beer club will be the venue for a special brewing...

A Penny back – Wadworth Plans to spend it well

Following the penny cut in beer tax announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer...

Hawkshead Brewery wins Brewery of the Year Award

Hawkshead Brewery is Cumbria Life’s Brewery of the Year. Hawkshead were one of 48...

ROARING SUCCESS FOR CHAIRTY FIREWALK

Patrons of a Lancashire pub walked across fire and hot coals to raise money...

SIBA South West Beer Competition 2014 Results

SIBA South West Region Beer Competition 2014 DATE OF JUDGING & ANNOUNCEMENT 24th April...

Brewery saddles up for the 'Le Tour' with yellow jersey commission

As the Grand Départ draws ever closer, Ilkley Brewery is setting its wheels in...

Wild Beer Co purchases new Bottling Plant to meet growing export demand

The Wild Beer Co has recently purchased extra brewing capacity and a new bottling...

Indie Beer Can Festival launches for independent British brewers

Can Makers and SIBA launch competition to find the nation’s best independent beer –...

Saltaire Brewery collaboration with Northern Monk Brewing Co

From tomorrow, Saltaire Brewery and Northern Monk Brew Co are officially launching a new...

Roaring success for Robinsons Roadshows

Robinsons Brewery has declared their trio of business building Roadshows to be the most...

New opening times for Robinsons Visitor Centre

Following their 1 year anniversary, Robinsons Brewery in Stockport have announced new opening times...

SIBA North West Beer Competition 2014

By Invitation Only Location: Bolton Beer Festival – Bolton Lads & Girls Club Beer...

SIBA Midlands Beer Competition 2014

By Invitation Only Location: Nottingham Castle, Nottingham Time: 11:00am

Great British Beer Festival 2014

SIBA Bar Location: Olympia, London http://gbbf.org.uk/brewery-bars

SIBA South East Beer Competition 2014

By Invitation Only Location: Tonbridge Rugby Club Time: 11:00am

SIBA East Beer Competition 2014

By Invitation Only Location: Elgood’s Brewery, Wisbech, PE13 1LW Time: 11:00am

Bottlesafe Air

Over the past three years inspirepac have been supporting SIBA members with gift packs...

SIBA North East Region Meeting

. . . SIBA MEMBERS ONLY Venue = Sheffield Tap, Platform 1B, Sheffield Station, Sheaf...

Accurate CO2 Measurement from Ambro Systems for George Wright

With a great deal of interest in Ambro Systems’ DENWEL carbonation systems at SIBA...

A Royale Knees Up – Brewery Horses Birthday Bash

Robinsons Brewery are preparing to throw a special birthday party for their Shire Horses...

Brewers say it with beer

Industry thanks MPs for second duty cut Brewers thanked the MPs who took a...

Wood's head brewer retires

Paul Benson, head brewer at Wood’s, the award-winning South Shropshire brewery at Wistanstow, Craven...

60° North shortlisted for the the prestigious Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards

Lerwick Brewery’s flagship Pilsener lager 60° North has been confirmed as a finalist in...

Leading brewer plans to open craft beer bar in Millom

LEADING brewer Hardknott is continuing its mission to open people’s eyes to the world...

Leeds Brewery wins at Publican Awards

Congratulations to Leeds Brewery, who won the Best Microbrewing Pub Company at the Publican...

SIBA appoints CAMRA chief to top job

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has named Mike Benner, currently chief executive at...

SIBA members support trade session to celebrate growth of London brewing

Once again, the London Drinker Beer & Cider Festival held a trade session dedicated...

Simon Rimmer hosts a flavour of Spring at Robinsons Brewery

Celebrity chef and restaurateur Simon Rimmer returns to the Visit England Robinsons Brewery Visitors...

Daken Stainless Products are on the up and on the move!

Daken Stainless Products, a UK leading supplier of process spare parts and equipment are...

Success in the 2013/14 London and South East Area Champion Beer of Britain competition! 300’s Old Ale Wins Again…

The Chiltern Brewery are thrilled to have had more success in the 2013/14 London...

WPA Pinfold at SIBA’s BeerX

Last week, members of the WPA team travelled down to Sheffield to exhibit at...

Campden BRI helps microbrewers to brew better beer

Campden BRI, a company which provides research, analysis and consultancy for the food and...

CapitalStackers impress at GB Private Investor Summit, London

Steve Robson, Managing Director of CapitalStackers presented to a packed audience at the highly...

Ilkley Brewery and Charles Faram reveal new British Hop

A brand new British hop named Olicana, which was grown by Charles Faram &...

SIBA delighted with ‘same again, George’

Julian Grocock, chief executive at the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) said, “SIBA applauds...

Your Food, Our Foodhall: Meet the Selfridges Buyers

Selfridges Foodhalls are giving local producers the opportunity to stock and showcase the very...

Salopian receives six awards at Beerx

Salopian Brewery continued its rich vein of form at the SIBA National Beer Competition...

Derby Brewing Launches 10th Anniversary Collection

This year represents a special year for Derby Brewing Co, our 10th anniversary. It...

Simon Rimmer returns for Man Vs Food: Round 2

In celebration of Great British Pie Week, Celebrity Chef Simon Rimmer returned to Robinsons...

Michelin starred food meets Ilkley Craft Beer

The Michelin-starred Box Tree restaurant has teamed up with neighbouring Ilkley Brewery and renowned...

Broughton Ales & local legend team up for Clic Sargent

Lee Mitchell is ready to put down the pints in exchange for his old...

BeerX presentations give SIBA brewers a head start into export

BeerX, SIBA’s celebration of British beer held in Sheffield, concluded on Friday with a...

SIBA recognises Austin and Prentice with Lifetime Achievement Awards

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has given Lifetime Achievement Awards to the late...

Butcombe Brewery takes top prize at SIBA Business Awards

Butcombe Brewery beat intense competition to take the title of Overall Brewery Business of...

Beer and pubs MPs address SIBA BeerX

Delegates at BeerX, SIBA’s celebration of British beer in Sheffield, today welcomed Andrew Griffiths...

SIBA unveils ‘the best of the best’ beers at BeerX

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has announced three Supreme Champions and 60 medal...

Winners from the National Cask, Keg & Bottle Competition 2014

DATE OF JUDGING 11th March 2014 ANNOUNCEMENT 12th March 2014 Overall Champion of the...

SIBA names new chairman, unveils new structure

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has today named Guy Sheppard of Exe Valley...

BeerX 2014 kicks off with beer competition judging

Judges are gathering in Sheffield today to assess the finalists in the National Beer...

Croxsons to showcase new beer bottles at BeerX

Packaging experts Croxsons are launching a new range of beer bottles, specially selected for...

Full steam ahead for Titanic Brewery plans

Investment in a new visitor centre is under starter’s orders as Titanic Brewery continues...

DENWEL Deliver Manual Carbonation for Calvors Lager

Last week, the factory acceptance test of DENWEL’s 5,000 litre per hour manual inline...

Rebel Brewing Co. to collect award for Champion Beer of Cornwall

On March 5th at 1pm the Rebel Brewing Co, Cornwall’s most dynamic microbrewery, will...

Kellas brewery wins New Brewery of the Year Award

Kellas brewery, Mòr Brewing Limited travelled to Nottingham for the Castle Rock Brewing Awards...

A half century of Beer Academy Sommeliers

The Beer Academy has just accredited its fiftieth Sommelier. Three passionate beer advocates, Jonny...

The Davenport Arms re-opens after £100K revamp

The Davenport Arms, Woodford, has reopened its doors following an extensive £100k refurbishment project....

Japanese showcase for Orkney Brewery

Beers from the Orkney Brewery are this week being showcased at a major international...

Mix96 20th Anniversary Beer Name Competition – Winner Announced

‘Bucks Best’ Mix of Music There must be something in the airwaves across...

Shropshire brewer’s local beers cheer ale fans

A taste of home is giving some big name beers a run for their...

Buyers from key export markets to visit BeerX

Brewers wanting to break into the export market could be signing up their first...

Bath Ales unveils two new concepts under one roof

Independent brewer Bath Ales has just unveiled two exciting new venues housed in the...

The Red Lion proclaimed 'King of Pies' by Manchester Elite

Award winning chefs from the Red Lion, High Lane, have created the perfect pie...

SIBA East Region Meeting

SIBA MEMBERS ONLY Venue: Haymaker,54 High Street, Chesterton, CB4 1NG Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Time: 13:00...

Independent brewers reap benefits of beer duty cut

SIBA Beer Report 2014 portrays thriving local brewing sector Independent brewers are reaping the...

Simon Rimmer Hosts Man Vs Food: Round 2 At Robinsons Brewery

Following a gruelling first round, TV Chef and restaurateur Simon Rimmer returns to Robinsons...

North East Microbrewery is announced as Finalist in National Pub Industry Awards

Sonnet 43 Brew House has been announced as a finalist in the Best Microbrewing...

Craft Brewers Conference 2014

Early Registration Ends Next Week Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America registration fees are...

Jane’s Gruit Brew Is Just What The Doctor Ordered

Taking inspiration from a medieval beer recipe, Ilkley Brewery and beer sommelier, Jane Peyton,...

Maxim Brewery

Following on from Sunderland Football clubs recent successes on the pitch – Maxim Brewery...

Winter Glow Wins Gold At Camra's National Winter Ale Festival

Exe Valley Brewery is delighted to have been awarded Gold for it’s Winter Glow...

Wolds brewery celebrates Waitrose listing

The team at Yorkshire Wolds microbrewery, Wold Top Brewery is celebrating after gaining a...

SIBA chief quizzes comedian Rufus Hound to help boost beer

The chief executive of SIBA (the Society of Independent Brewers), Julian Grocock , is...

Champion Winter Beer of Britain

The hunt for Britain’s best winter beer Nik Antona, CAMRA National Director To say...

Craft Brewers Conference 2014

The Beer Innovation Summit 2014

Tickets still remaining, discount for SIBA brewers If you haven’t yet booked your place...

Devon Brewery Gives The Poppy Appleal A Helping Hand

Otter Brewery have presented a cheque to the Royal British Legion as part of...

A-wards and up-wards!

Eight Design Effectiveness Awards in three years At the 2014 Design Effectiveness Awards, Leeds-based...

Real ale at East Midlands Airport

The Castle Rock Taproom and Kitchen has opened in the main upstairs departure lounge...

Sunshine and Storms at Strangers

It’s always great to showcase your beers to anyone who enjoys real ale, even...

SIBA North Keg Competition 2014

BY INVITATION ONLY Location – Canal House, 48-52 Canal St, Nottingham NG1 7EH Time –...

SIBA South Keg Beer Competition

BY INVITATION ONLY Location – Tulleys Farm, Turners Hill Road, Turners Hill, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 4PE Time – TBC

Great Call from China for Ilkley Beer

With America and Scandinavia already on Ilkley Brewery’s export list, the West Yorkshire craft...

Special Poppy Ale to commemorate Centenary of World War 1

South Shropshire’s Wood Brewery is teaming up with the Shropshire Poppy Appeal to commemorate...

SIBA North West Regional Meeting& AGM

MEMBERS ONLY Location – Moorhouses Brewery, Moorhouse Street, Burnley, BB11 5EN Time – 11:00...

SIBA Wales & West Regional Meeting & AGM

MEMBERS ONLY Location – Hereford Brewery/The Victory, Hereford. Time – 12:30

SIBA Midlands Regional Meeting and AGM

MEMBERS ONLY Location – Everards Brewery, Castle Acres, Everard Way, Narborough, Leicestershire LE19 1UT Time...

SIBA North West Regional Meeting

MEMBERS ONLY Location – Moorhouses Brewery Moorhouse Street Burnley Lancashire BB11 5EN Time –...

SIBA South West Regional Meeting

MEMBERS ONLY Location – TBC Time – TBC

SIBA Wales & West Regional Meeting

MEMBERS ONLY Location – Stonehouse Brewery, Weston, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 9ES Time – 12...

SIBA North East Beer Competition 2014

Location – York CAMRA Beer & Cider Festival, Knavesmire.

SIBA Council Meeting

COUNCIL MEMBERS ONLY Location – National Brewery Centre, Staffs. Time – 9am

SIBA North West Regional Meeting

. . MEMBERS ONLY Location – Frederic Robinsons Ltd, Unicorn Brewery, Visitors Centre, Stockport,...

SIBA Midlands Regional Meeting

MEMBERS ONLY Location -Your Brewery Time – 6pm First virtual meeting. Emails have been...

SIBA Council Meeting

MEMBERS ONLY Location – National Brewery Centre, Burton-on-Trent, Staffs. Time – 9am

SIBA Wales & West Regional Meeting

MEMBERS ONLY Location – TBC Time – TBC

SIBA North East Regional Meeting

MEMBERS ONLY Location – Voodoo Cafe, 84 Skinnergate, Darlington DL3 7LX Time – 16:30 There...

SIBA North West Region Meeting

MEMBERS ONLY Location – TBC Time – TBC

Saltaire lands first national supermarket listing at Waitrose

From next week, 84 Waitrose stores nationwide will stock one of Yorkshire’s best-selling craft...

New Brewer strengthens Dartmoor Brewing team

A former wine industry expert who swapped grapes for hops has joined Dartmoor Brewery...

Alvanley Arms rise again

The Alvanley Arms, Cotebrook, is toasting to the taste of sweet success as it...

Moody Direct renew the authorised UK dealership for GEA Niro Soavi Homogenisers and High Pressure Pumps

GEA Niro Soavi, the Parma-based manufacturer of homogenisers and high pressure pumps has appointed...

Affected by flooding?

Licensed Trade Charity Support & Care are at the end of the phone for...

RateBeer.com names Oakham Ales in Top 100 Brewers List

The RateBeer.com website is widely recognised as one of the most accurate and visited...

Bollington Brewing Company serves ale with Olympians!

The Bollington Brewing Company took part in the inaugural Manchester Beer and Cider Festival...

Bollington Brewing Company opens new pub in Poynton.

The multi-award winning Bollington Brewing Company is celebrating the successful launch of its third...

Dark Star and Saltaire breweries craft collaboration

From today, Dark Star Brewing Company, based in Sussex and Saltaire Brewery, based in...

Hollywood Raises Homecoming Toast

Hollywood actor, Alan Cumming, has tipped his hat at this year’s Homecoming Scotland 2014,...

Graze Expectations after Bath Ales Investment

Independent local brewer, Bath Ales, has unveiled a fresh new look for Graze Bar...

Kammac plc ‘Keg & Cask’ Strengthens UK and Export

Kammac plc, a family owned and managed company, has run a highly successful manufacturing...

Singletrack Setting the Pace for Kirkby Lonsdale Brewery

Going with the flow means tapping into a whole new market for Cumbrian brewery....

Rebrand Reflects Riverside location as Wharfe Bank brews plans for expansion

Wharfe Bank Brewery this week unveils its new brand identity which proudly reflects its...

Cullercoats Brewery Reaches £10,000 Target in Fund Raising for RNLI, the Lifeboats Charity

Two year old Cullercoats Brewery raises money for RNLI by donating 3p of every...

SIBA Toolbox

Members: Please make sure that you are using the link http://toolbox.siba.co.uk/ to get to...

Leading Brewer can’t wait for Lancaster Beer Festival

A leading craft brewer is looking forward to bringing his strong, individual and tasty...

Peterborough-based independent Brewer – Oakham Ales Building Popularity in Scotland

Eight Wetherspoon, centrally based Glasgow pubs, have selected Peterborough based brewery, Oakham Ales, to...

Mix96 invite The Chiltern Brewery to Brew their 20th Anniversary Beer and launch their ‘Name The Beer’ Competition.

Mix96 are celebrating the milestone of 20 years on air this year and as...

Partnership between White Labs Inc. and Simply Hops Ltd. announced.

What a wonderful combination: Perfect yeast and perfect hops San Diego / Tonbridge, Kent, January...

SIBA invests in BeerX 2014

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) is ramping up support for the BeerX Festival...

Sainsbury's award for Orkney Brewery's Dark Island

Orkney Brewery’s Dark Island ale has won a top award from major supermarket chain...

Craft Brewers Conference Exclusive: Centennial Pale Ale

Symposium Beer Announced We’re excited to report that the Colorado Brewers Guild, with help...

Beer Academy appoints new Director of Training

The Beer Academy has appointed Alex Barlow as its Director of Training and Chief...

Ilkley Brewery flies the flag for UK Cask Ale in Atlanta

As business continues to take hold for Ilkley Brewery in America, managing director Chris...

Bath Ales Secures Landmark Export Deal

Independent brewer, Bath Ales, has just signed a key export deal with the biggest...

The Beer Innovation Summit 2014

Discounted entry for SIBA members The Beer Innovation Summit returns to St. George’s Park,...

Ambro Systems and DENWEL Supply Carbonator to be Installed at Williams Bros

DENWEL, the carbonation specialists, have completed the factory acceptance test on a 50 hl...

West Country Brewer Celebrates Double Shortlist in Prestigious Pub Awards

Independent business, Bath Ales, has been nominated for two coveted national awards recognising quality...

SIBA South West Regional Meeting & AGM

MEMBERS ONLY Venue: 37 Sports & Social Club, Woolavington Road, Puriton, Bridgwater, TA7 8AD...

SIBA South West Regional Meeting

MEMBERS ONLY Venue: TBC Time: 12 Noon

SIBA South West Regional Meeting

MEMBERS ONLY Venue: Cotleigh Brewery, Wiveliscombe Time: 12 noon, lunch at 12.30pm, meeting starts...

Lerwick Brewery signs deal to increase production of 60° North and Skipper's Ticket

Lerwick Brewery, Shetland’s newest craft brewery, has signed a strategic deal with Cairngorm Brewery...

Saltaire Brewery Toasts Royal Visit

Award winning Saltaire Brewery was honoured by a visit from HRH The Princess Royal...

Oakham Ales Citra wins Burton & South Derbyshire's Bottled Beer Awards

Citra brewed by Peterborough-based brewery, Oakham Ales, has been named ‘Champion of Champions’ in...

Taking beer back from the beardy chaps: Women are embracing real ale, says Manchester microbrewer

A Manchester-based microbrewer believes real ale has finally shaken off the ‘old man’ image...

George Wright Brewery order CBMS line

Following a visit to the SIBA BeerX Exhibition & Conference in March 2013, Keith...

BII teams up with the Beer Academy to find the “2014 Beer Sommelier of the Year”

The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) is teaming up with the Beer Academy to...

Dublin Craft Beer Cup 2014

The Alltech International Craft Brews and Food Fair presents the second annual Dublin Cup...

Brewery boss Grant slams 'Dry January' initiative

A NORTH West brewery boss has warned that campaigns to encourage an alcohol-free January...

Pubs can have their Devon’s Own beer

A DEVON brewery is offering pubs and other licensed outlets the chance to have...

Wadworth unleash the dragon early for the Six Nations

St George & the Dragon is one of Wadworth’s most popular seasonal ales and...

Beer Group chairman MP Andrew Griffiths defends undue influence claims over minimum pricing

The chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group (APPBG) MP Andrew Griffiths has defended...

Barnsley brewery taps into new markets

Barnsley brewery is stepping up production, developing products and looking to sell its beer...

New Head Brewer starts his Award Collection

Wye Valley Brewery received recognition across their range of real ales recently, winning 4...

Brewery Hops on Russian Export Juggernaut

Inveralmond Brewery, an independent brewer of craft beers based in Perth, has signed a...

BBC Food & Farming Awards 2014

“The BBC Food & Farming Awards belong to everyone because it’s a celebration of...

A New Year and a New Image for Prospect Brewery

It has been 6 years since Prospect Brewery started to brew their high quality...

Ales By Mail appeals to trade over stolen BrewDog beer

Pubs, bars and off-licences are being urged to report anyone trying to sell black...

Affected by Flooding?

If you own, manage or work in a pub, club, brewery or off-licence that...

Peter Austin

Ringwood today announced the passing of brewery founder, Peter Austin on 1st January. To...

SIBA North East Region Meeting & AGM

SIBA MEMBERS ONLY Date: 30th January Time: 16:30 Venue: York Brewery

SIBA North West Region Meeting & AGM

SIBA MEMBERS ONLY Date: 30th January 2014 Time: TBC Venue: TBC

SIBA Scotland Region Meeting & AGM

SIBA MEMBERS ONLY Date: 23rd January 2014 Time: 14:00 Venue: The Inveralmond Brewery Ltd...

SIBA BeerX speakers unveiled

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has unveiled a line up of high profile,...

Moody Direct Supply Fogg Filler to Freshways Dairy

Moody Direct has recently installed a Fogg Filler rotary filling system to Freshways in...

Rise of real ale at Xmas celebrated in East Lancashire

THE rise of the real ale market in recent years has given discerning beer...

2nd Annual Alltech International Craft Brews & Food Fair

http://www.alltechbrewsandfood.com/ Please join us for the 2nd annual Alltech International Craft Brews & Food...

Beer Academy takes the beer message to Dubai.

Beer Academy Chief Examiner, Dr George Philliskirk, travelled to the United Arab Emirates to...

Miss Scotland Cheers for Homecoming Brew

Miss Scotland, Jamey Bowers, raises a glass to mark the first delivery of Homecoming...

Discounted entry for SIBA members

The Beer Innovation Summit returns to St. George’s Park, Burton upon Trent...

If Butcombe Did Music….

Coldplay performing at the Ring O’ Bells, Compton Martin Becky Hill of ‘The...

Cumbria brewery makes first beer for exclusive use of England's "best" services

A Cumbrian motorway service area which is known as the best in the country...

Microdat secure rights to distribute Dolium® Kegs in UK and Ireland

Leeds based Microdat, one of the UK’s leading supplier of quality Keg Washing and...

Beer Academy takes the beer message to Dubai.

Beer Academy Chief Examiner, Dr George Philliskirk, travelled to the United Arab Emirates to...

Craft Brewers Conference 2014

Registration is Open The Christmas holiday is right around the corner, but before you...

50 apprenticeships in 50 days

Robinsons Brewery has today announced that their modern ‘Apprenticeship PLUS’ programme has signed up...

Box Steam Brewery announces new Sales Director

Hand crafted real ale producer, Box Steam Brewery has announced the appointment of David...

A Hart-felt farewell

Gillian Tyrrell of The White Hart, Hazel Grove, has announced her retirement after a...

Magpie’s 'Endeavours' Rewarded with trip to the Smoke

After a visit to the Magpie Brewery in Nottingham earlier this year Lilian Greenwood,...

Caley brews legendary rugby figure’s fund-raising ale

Legendary Scottish rugby union commentator Bill McLaren will long be remembered for his outstanding...

Survive and Thrive – Manufacturing Meets Digital

Survive and Thrive Manufacturing meets Digital Growth Hallidays LLP, Kings Reach Business Park, Yew...

SIBA's role in 'good year for beer' recognised

SIBA’s role in securing the industry victories that made 2013 a good year for...

Hallidays and CapitalStackers Launch New Funding Service

HALLIDAYS accountants are backing a new property lending service due to launch in January...

SIBA South East Regional Meeting

MEMBERS ONLY VENUE: Vauxhall Griffin, 8 Wyvil Road, SW8 2TH TIME: 7pm Venue is...

Yew Tree celebrates top Cheshire pub accolade

Cask ale haven the Yew Tree Inn at Bunbury has been crowned Cheshire’s top...

British Hop bears Forbidden Fruit

Brewed using a new British hop which has been developed exclusively for Ilkley Brewery,...

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To All SIBA Members BFBi have been working on Craft Brewers Conference and are...

Beer goes to Brussels

EVERCREECH’S Wild Beer Co took some of their ales to Brussels at the request...

Butcombe Bytes – Dec 2013 Newsletter

http://www.butcombe.com/bytes/public/butcombe_bytes_public_dec2013.pdf

Trooper Invades London

Robinsons Brewery in Stockport have announced that they will launch a London based billboard...

SIBA Wales & West Regional Meeting 2014

Members Only Venue: TBC Times: TBC

All roads lead to Whitegate after village pub launches new walking guides

Regulars at a Whitegate pub have put their local knowledge to good use by...

Local Brewery Celebrates Black & Amber Milestone.

Local brewer Great Newsome Brewery is promoting local footballing success by collaborating with the...

Lovely Nelly on the bar in the Commons

Local brewers Bill and Anna Scantlebury enjoyed a trip to the Houses of Parliament...

Made In Yorkshire’ Honour For Ilkley Brewery

Multi-award winning West Yorkshire brew house, Ilkley Brewery, triumphed last night (Thursday 27 November)...

SIBA Wales & West Beer Competition 2014

Location – Ludlow Castle Time – Tbc

Craft Brewers' Conference 2014

The craft brewing industry is reaching staggering new heights…Are you acclimated to the altitude?...

The 'Proof' really is in the pudding this Christmas thanks to Saltaire Brewery and Thomas the Baker!

Saltaire Brewery’s multi award winning Triple Chocoholic Stout is to be used in a...

Calvors Lager Chooses DENWEL Carbonator.

Award winning and fast growing Suffolk craft lager producer Calvors have chosen to...

Goody Ales, Bleangate Brewery been awarded first prize for 'Best Hopped Ale in Kent 2013' Competition

• Local brewery has been given first prize of a silver cup at the...

Loose Cannon Brewery Awards

Since it’s inception in July 2010 – Loose Cannon Brewery, the brainchild of Will...

Old Mill Brewery Donate £400.00 to the Mayor’s Charity Appeal

After a recent open day celebrating 30 years of brewing award-winning Yorkshire ales a...

The Royal Oak re-opens after £62K Revamp

The Royal Oak in Lindale has turned over a new leaf following a joint...

Chiltern Brewery’s 300s Old Ale Named ‘Beer of the Festival’ By CAMRA Aylesbury

A local beer with a name inspired by geographical county boundaries dating back to...

Moody Heat Exchangers offer a new plate Heat Exchanger design service

Moody Heat Exchangers have expanded their service to customers, and now offer a plate...

Clear Choice for Craft Brewers

Craft beer drinkers throughout Britain could soon be seeing the results of innovation in...

Wakefield Cathedral becomes an off-licence to sell its fundraising beer

Communion wine used to be the only available alcohol within the hallowed walls of...

Castle Rock buys Gedling club

Nottingham-based Castle Rock Brewery has bought the premises and business of the long established...

Moorhouse's raises a glass to Halloween success

Lancashire brewer Moorhouse’s is eyeing further growth on the back of its best ever...

Burnley brewery toasts best monthly figures

Burnley brewery toasts best monthly figures Lancashire Telegraph A BREWERY has achieved its best...

Hepworths takes Old Ale to London winter ale festival

Horsham craft brewer Hepworth Brewers & Co has been invited to showcase its Classic...

Yorkshire Brewery shines at Global Food & Drink Fair

Wharfe Bank Brewery, the award-winning producer of hand-crafted ales situated on the banks of...

SIBA Tankard Lifetime Achievement Award 2014

Once again SIBA will be looking for worthy recipients within the brewing industry to...

Butcombe Wins Food and Drink Category at Made in the South West Awards

Butcombe, the South West’s fastest growing brewery, has won the ‘Food and Drink’ category...

Soldiers swap armed service for kitchen service

On the 15th November, 3 Soldiers from 156 Transport Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps, swapped...

Potent brew en route to Parsons Green beer festival

An award winning craft brewer is looking forward to bringing a beer with a...

Hepworths takes Old Ale to London winter ale festival

Horsham craft brewer Hepworth Brewers & Co has been invited to showcase its Classic...

Locals Bring Brewery Back to Totnes

A group of beer-loving Totnesians is reviving what was once one of the town’s...

TROOPER gets new UK national beer listing with Sainsbury’s!

Robinsons Brewery today announced a new supermarket listing for their fastest selling ale: Sainsbury’s...

Brewer matches fine food and great beer at Cumbrian castle

A LEADING craft brewer is teaming up with a major Cumbrian attraction to prove...

Dorset Brewer launches Academy of Beer

Palmers Brewery have set up an Academy Of Beer to give pub tenants and...

Brewery faces tough competition

Wold Newton based Wold Top Brewery has reached the final of the Hull Daily...

SIBA East Region Meeting

MEMBERS ONLY Time: 11:00 The Queens Head, 30 Lower Anchor St, Chelmsford CM2 0AS....

How did a Hallidays client save £1000s on their IT?

Is it unusual for professional service providers to offer exciting IT technologies, Cloud based...

Bath Ales Announce Two New City Centre Venues in Colston Hall

Bath Ales and Colston Hall have today announced they will be joining forces to...

Norfolk Brewery makes a toast to environmentally friendly premises

Wolf Brewery, previously based in Attleborough, has been able to buy land, build bespoke...

Great International Beer & Cider Competition

The 17th Annual Great International Beer & Cider Competition was held on Friday, November...

Sonnet 43 to Open Flagship Brew Pub

Sonnet 43 Brew House is to re-open its adjoining pub as a brewery tap...

SIBA Wales & West Regional Meeting

MEMBERS ONLY Venue:Dick Whittington Pub, Gloucester Times: 12 Noon

SIBA Business Awards – Judging Day

Judging Date 5th February 2014 Categories: Business Awards Best Customer Support Best Community Support...

SIBA Business Awards Entry Deadline

Entry Deadline 17th January 2014 All entries to be in for the SIBA Business...

Ginger Tom scoops Bronze at the Australian International Beer Awards 2013!!

Competing with the best beers in the world at the Australian International Beer Awards...

Hallidays ‘Team China’ return to the UK victorious

5 Hallidays (Stockport) team members have returned to the UK having raised over £5,500...

SIBA Scotland Region Beer Competition 2013 – Winners

SIBA Scotland Region Beer Competition 2013 DATE OF JUDGING & ANNOUNCEMENT 8th November 2013...

'The Tardis' brews up for a 50th birthday

The first production run from Castle Rock’s newly introduced small scale brewing plant...

The new Royal Oak ‘Elizabeth’

To celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, Nettlebed (Oxfordshire) Parish Council will plant a Royal...

Caledonian Brewery Senior Management news – Stephen Crawley

The Caledonian Brewing Company today confirms that Stephen Crawley, Managing Director, has announced that...

BFBi Technical Trade Talks Day – Raw Materials – The update

BFBi Technical Trade Talks Day Wednesday 13th November 2013 Syngenta Seeds, Bracknell, Berkshire Raw...

Brewery raises the bar with further investment

As it approaches its fourth birthday, Ilkley Brewery reveals its latest investment in fermentation...

Devon's Brewery of the Year supports 2013 Poppy Appeal

This week see the launch of a charity supporting beer from Devon’s leading producer...

New face at Castle Rock Brewery

Scott Ryder has been appointed to the newly created post of head of sales...

Simon Rimmer hosts Man vs. Food at Robinsons Brewery

HAVE YOU GOT THE STOMACH FOR IT?? Simon Rimmer hosts Man vs. Food at...

Hallidays Ethical Resourcing – 6 years on!

2007 marked the formation of Hallidays Ethical Resourcing Limited. HER began life as a...

Moorhouse Brewery's ales have the US and Asia in their spell as it looks to grow sales through export

They’re rolling out the barrels at Moorhouse’s Brewery in Burnley after a £4.5million cash...

Export Leads the Way for Brewery Investment at Thornbridge

Jim Harrison, Thornbridge’s MD, reports that a massive 845% increase in exports in the...

Celebrity Chef hosts fundraising dinner at Stockport Brewery

Simon Rimmer enlists Britain’s Armed Forces (to serve in the kitchen) in aid of...

‘Bigger and better’ SIBA’s BeerX 11th -15th March 2014

Our celebration of British beer: BeerX – which was staged for the first time...

International Brewing Awards appoints award-winning beer writer

The International Brewing Awards has appointed award-winning beer writer Adrian Tierney-Jones to compile a...

The “Dun Cow” raises it's glass to £45K revamp

The Dun Cow in Ollerton, Knutsford has reopened its doors following a £45,000 refurbishment...

The UK’s most energy efficient brewery of its size opens doors to Microdat customers.

After months of anticipation Wye Valley Brewery has opened it’s doors and welcomed in...

SIBA Launch BeerX Business Awards 2014

This is the second year that our Business Awards have been scheduled to coincide...

Unique collaboration between three Yorkshire microbreweries pays off with a Majestic listing

Three award winning Yorkshire breweries have collaborated to launch a mixed pack of craft...

Beer Academy celebrates two Beer Champions

The Beer Academy has made its annual award of “Honorary Beer Academy Sommelier” to...

Birkenhead's Peerless toasts top beer award

A BIRKENHEAD brewer is feeling anything but bitter after one of his beers was...

175 Year Old family brewery named BRITISH ‘BEER CHAMPION’

Not all aging is bad. 175 year old family brewery – ROBINSONS – has...

Silver Streak For Lancashire Brewery

A Lancashire craft brewery has scooped three top awards at a regional beer competition...

Last Orders for Elbow ‘Build A Rocket Boys!’ Beer

After two great years of working together on one of the first music beer...

Hallidays working hard to help their clients – 5 years on!

On 24th October 2008 Hallidays Business Advisers and Accountants combined their two offices in...

Brewery Open Day proves popular with visitors

On Saturday 19th October Wye Valley Brewery threw open their doors to the public...

Seven Cumbria Breweries Taste Success in North West Awards

SEVEN Cumbria breweries have taken top awards in a regional beer competition held in...

End of era for steam at Marston's brewery

THE final puffs of steam emanated from locomotive number three at Marston’s Burton brewery...

Robinsons launch Hospitality Apprenticeships!

Robinsons has announced plans to launch a series of apprenticeships, in partnership with Greater...

SIBA looks at changing ‘local’ to ‘craft’

Today’s Propel Morning Briefing carries a comment from SIBA chairman Keith Bott on craft...

Cumbrian craft brewer seeks to change attitudes at beer festival

A Cumbrian brewer is on a mission to transform people’s attitudes to drinking by...

Robinsons’ Ginger Tom named ‘The World's Best Herb & Spice Beer’

Robinsons Brewery, based in Stockport, has achieved the coveted Gold mark at the World...

Cheers for the Cheshire Cheese – the latest chapter in a Titanic tale of pub rescues, jobs and growth

Brewery bosses who have opened seven pubs in seven years and created more than...

Oystermen and Brewers Combine to Reinvent a Traditional Pint with a Difference

The Mumbles Oyster Company and the Mumbles Brewery Ltd have joined forces to produce...

Castle Rock gets bigger by getting smaller!

Castle Rock Brewery in Nottingham has increased its real ale output with the refurbishment...

Brewery for Auction.

On behalf of Cains Brewery, Moody Auctions offer for sale by online auction complete...

Beer Grotto!

Exeter residents, upon seeing two rather overgrown elves rolling a pub-load of beer into...

Moorhouse’s set for A Ghostbusting Halloween

Pendle Witches brewer Moorhouse’s is celebrating the witching season in the new Burnley brewery complex with...

BFBi Technical Trade Talks Day

BFBi Technical Trade Talks Day Wednesday 13th November 2013 Syngenta Seeds, Bracknell, Berkshire Raw...

A Match made in Gastronomy Heaven

Ilkley Brewery and Brasserie Blanc to host food and beer matching evening Yorkshire’s multi-award-winning...

New ale tops up decade of quality pints for Wensleydale

Wensleydale Brewery has named 10th anniversary ale, Decadence. But there has been nothing louche...

Final preparations for Cumbria's biggest beer competition

Thousands expected for three-day October festival With just weeks left to go until the Society...

Moorhouse’s Casts Spell For Spooktacular Halloween

Moorhouse’s, the internationally acclaimed ‘Pendle Witches’ ales brewer, is set for a spell-binding Halloween...

Dartmoor’s Finest! Dartmoor Brewery reveals new branding to give customers true taste of Dartmoor

Dartmoor Brewery has unveiled an exciting new brand identity as part of an on-going...

Gold Does the Double

Our hand crafted ale, Gold has won Gold Medal for best overall bottled beer...

SIBA supports Best Microbrewing Pub Company Award

Entries open now for Publican Awards 2014 The Publican Awards 2014 are now open...

Oakham Ales Scores Hat Trick in Hertfordshire

Winning St Albans Beer of the Festival for 3rd Consecutive Year Oakham Ales has...

John Hampden’s Bottled Ale Wins Top Award

One of the stalwarts of The Chiltern Brewery’s bottled beer range, John Hampden’s Ale...

New and established breweries claim Great American Beer Festival® medals

Boulder, CO • October 12, 2013—The 2013 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) competition awarded...

PRESCOTT ALES Pumps Primed for future Success

After a landmark 5 years Prescott Ales, one of Gloucestershire’s most progressive Micro Breweries...

Many younger drinkers simply require tasting notes to try real ale

Brewers missing a trick by not providing information at point of sale in pubs...

New Helpline for People Who Work in Pubs and Breweries

A brand new helpline and website is being launched this week to help those...

Trooper beer exports pass the million mark!

IRON MAIDEN’S PREMIUM BEER PROVES A TRIUMPH FOR BRITISH EXPORT BUSINESS Robinsons Brewery today...

Moody offers customers 24/7 online access to heat exchanger test certificates

Moody Heat Exchangers has launched an on-line web-based portal to allow customers to access...

Bath Ales Appoints New MD as Future Plans Take Shape

Independent brewer Bath Ales have appointed Robin Couling as managing director with immediate effect....

BBPA announces industry award winners

The winners of the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) industry awards were announced...

Moorhouse’s says Cask Report vindicates ‘courageous’ investment

News that cask-conditioned ale has officially shed its ‘old man’s drink’ image has been...

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SIBA National Emails

SIBA National emails are now back up. We do not yet have any history...

SIBA National Emails Are Down

Please be aware that SIBA National emails are currently down until further notice. These...

Thornbridge – Top of the World

Thornbridge are celebrating today after winning two awards in the prestigious World Beer Awards...

Moorhouse’s Brewery Team Delivers Top Marks

Moorhouse’s – the North West’s newest regional brewery – has passed a top industry...

East Yorkshire Beer is World Beater!

Holderness based Great Newsome Brewery has walked away from the World Beer Awards with...

Cask ale has lost old man image

Cask ale has lost its old man image and more people are making it...

Coach House sign a 5 year distribution agreement with China

The Coach House Brewing Co. Ltd, Warrington, have signed a 5 year exclusive distribution...

Beer Academy appoints Development Director to step change growth

The Beer Academy has appointed pub retailing expert and Beer Academy Sommelier, Alastair Scott,...

WharfeBank Brewery Bottling Success

Following its first six months of expansion into creating bottled beers to complement its...

Champion Beer award for Brass Castle Brewery

Barely 2 years after starting, and at their first entry to a SIBA competition,...

Ambro Systems Launch DENWEL DC Manual Carbonators

Responding to the needs of craft brewers, DENWEL has created the DC range of...

Record medal wins for Ilkley Brewery

In its biggest awards haul yet, Ilkley Brewery has won five medals for four...

Gold for The Barrels

We are very proud to announce that Wye Valley Brewery’s flagship pub, The Barrels,...

Titanic Iceberg in fashion as Robbie Williams label Farrell launches first pop-up store with the help of his local brewery

Titanic Brewery’s Burslem roots have led to an unusual order from the town’s most...

Leading craft brewer’s beer goes on sale in Sainsbury’s

A LEADING Cumbrian brewer hopes his beer’s presence on the shelves of a major...

Raising a glass as pub is named the best in Yorkshire

One of South Yorkshire’s top craft breweries has hailed ‘fantastic’ news that its pub has...

Whale Ale tasted and approved by Prime Minister

Warwickshire brothers Tom and Ed Coyte were invited to No. 10 Downing Street to...

New film from SIBA

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has produced a new film, ‘Building the Future...

SIBA North East Region Beer Competition 2013 – Winners

SIBA North East Region Beer Competition 2013 DATE OF JUDGING & ANNOUNCEMENT 18th...

Hepworths wins in International Brewing Challenge

Sussex craft brewer Hepworth Brewer & Co has won a medal in the International...

Save the Date Butcombe Brewery Open Day

Save the Date Butcombe Brewery Open Day Saturday 28th September 2013,11.00am – 3.00pm Butcombe,...

Great British Pub Awards 2013 winners unveiled

The Red Lion Inn, in Cricklade, Wiltshire has been crowned the BT Sport Great...

British Hops Making A Come Back: Are British Hops The New Grapes?

It was at a Hop Walk at Pridewood Farm, near Ledbury, Herefordshire last year...

Robinsons to invest over £3m in pub estate

This month marks 175 years since birthday brewer Robinsons bought their very first pub...

Boom in local breweries as nation finds taste for real ale

Welsh micro-breweries are thriving even though many pubs are on their knees, with 12...

187 new UK breweries open in the last 12 months

A total of 187 new breweries started up in the UK in the last...

Government proposes to abolish personal licences

The pub trade could see the end of personal licences as the Government has...

Norseman spruces up for Mitchells and Butlers debut

Four months after its maiden voyage, Ilkley Brewery’s Scandinavian-inspired spruce beer, the Norseman, is...

Truman’s comes home to the East End

New brewery opens in Hackney Wick Truman’s, one of the greatest names in British...

It’s Better Down the Pub – support needed for ‘mass tweet’

SIBA was one of the original industry supporters of It’s Better Down the Pub;...

Craft Brewers Workshop – Wednesday 25 September 2013

The Midland section of the IBD in conjunction with Notts University is running a...

Upham Ale Selected as Sole Ale for PSP Southampton Boat Show

Hampshire-based Upham Brewery, is continuing its rapid growth with the news today that Punter...

Raise a glass to Purity’s new brewery

Purity Brewing Co will this weekend open its new, state-of-the-art £1.5m brewing facility, which...

KNDL staff agree 24-hour strike action

Staff at Kuehne + Nagel Drinks Logistic (KNDL) are to hold a 24-hour strike...

Hallidays client ‘Marketing Stockport Limited’ shortlisted for Start-up Company of the Year in the Entrepreneur Awards

Hallidays are delighted to announce that their client Marketing Stockport Limited have been shortlisted...

Devon brewery continues its support of local Rugby

September marks the return of Premiership rugby to Devon and with it Otter Brewery’s...

Wye Hops : New Hop Variety Breeding Programme

Slowly slowly catch your new variety…. The breeding of any new plant variety is...

Celt Experience 2013 Success continues…

Following the huge success in winning of the SIBA awards just 2 months ago,...

Purity crafts a new beer – Longhorn IPA

Purity Brewing Co will launch a new beer this autumn, Longhorn IPA (5% ABV),...

Chiltern Society Farm Shop Awards

We are thrilled and extremely proud to have been awarded a ‘Highly Commended’ Certificate...

Get Ready to Enter The Pit

Arc Inspirations’ newest bar, The Pit, opens for business Saturday 31st August, located amongst...

SIBA – Building The Future of British Beer

Peerless Brew acclaimed as World Class Ale

An award winning brew from Wirral’s fast growing Peerless Brewing Company has been hailed...

Fyne Ales take top National Awards

Fyne Ales Jarl wins two top awards at this year’s Great British Beer Festival....

Orders rocket for GBBF Champion Beer of Britain 2013

Orders for Elland 1872 Porter have “gone through the roof” since it was crowned...

Setting Up A Microbrewery Short Course – Bakewell, Derbyshire.

Have you ever dreamed of setting up your own small scale microbrewery? A new...

Raw Brewing Company & Enterprise Inns Re-open the Butchers Arms

Friday 2nd August 2013 saw the Butchers Arms in Woodsetts Nottinghamshire re-open after over...

SIBA Wales & West Meeting

MEMBERS ONLY Please note that the venue for the SIBA Wales & West meeting,...

JD Wetherspoon and Punch Co back SIBA North West event

Listing with two of the UK’s biggest pub chain for beer competition winner One North West...

Moorhouse's turnover rises 18%

Moorhouse’s, the Lancashire brewer and pub operator, saw sales continue to rise last year,...

Upham Brewery Appoints Former Wells & Young’s Head Brewer

Upham Brewery today announced the appointment of James Stephenson as Head Brewer, as the...

Pipe band double act drums-up donations for Royal Blind

Edinburgh’s Rose Street turned into a musical mayhem on 22nd August as two pipe bands...

Let There Be Beer appoints whynot! to raise awareness

Let There Be Beer, a movement which aims to reignite the public’s interest in...

VIDEO: Beds brewers and boozers at the Great British Beer Festival

All hail the ale and raise your glasses to the great British Beer Festival,...

National Awards Reflect Butcombe Bitter’s Rising Popularity

Butcombe, the South West’s most innovative brewery, has achieved excellent results for its flagship...

Hoppy 20th Birthday Oakham Ales

Oakham Ales, the acclaimed, innovative and independent ale brewery, based in Peterborough, is celebrating...

Honey beers invited to enter National Honey Show competition

Beers using honey as an ingredient could win a prestigious award., with The National...

Crabbie’s owner Halewood drops threat of action against brewery TicketyBrew

Halewood International and TicketyBrew announced they have reached an agreement with regard to the...

'A perfect match' for brewery after signing sponsorship deal at Vale Park

REAL ale brewed just yards from the home of Port Vale Football Club will be...

Ilkeley Brewery strikes gold at Great Taste 2013

For the second year in a row, Ilkley Brewery has scooped two gold stars...

Silver cup to set barrel rolling at championships

Taken from: http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/News/Silver-cup-to-set-barrel-rolling-at-championships-20130819145431.htm Burtonians taking part in this year’s barrel rolling championships will get...

TROOPER Beer Driving 14% Sales Swing for British Pubs

Three months after launching a new 4.8% beer with Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson,...

SIBA East Region Meeting and AGM

MEMBERS ONLY The White Lion 73 Oak Street Norwich NR3 3AQ 11am prior to...

SIBA BeerX 2014

SIBA BeerX National Beer Competitions 2014

SIBA South West Region Beer Competition 2014

Details to follow

Maltings Beer Festival 2014

Details to follow

Record numbers expected at York beer festival

RECORD numbers of ale enthusiasts are expected to flock to York next month, for...

Hallidays (Stockport) team members, client and introducer pedal through the pain to raise funds for The Seashell Trust

Giving up your Saturday afternoon to pedal at around 100rpm for 2 hours isn’t...

Beeronomics Conference 2013

Final date for applying for a special day rate is Friday 6th September. Applications...

International Beer Challenge 2013

IBC 2013 full list of results Leading beer producers from across the globe are...

Turnover and profits up at Batemans

Batemans, the Lincolnshire brewer and pub operator, saw pre-tax profits grow from £73,580 to...

Hobgoblin and Butlins in live music weekend push

Hobgoblin has teamed up with Butlins to promote an online competition to give people...

Arkell’s reinforces help for new tenants

Arkell’s, the Wiltshire-based brewer and pub operator, has appointed its managed house director Craig...

Butcombe Brewery cooks up a treat for Tesco customers

Butcombe, the South West’s fastest growing brewery, has produced a beautifully photographed cookbook ‘Cooking...

Launceston to holds its first beer festival

A one day beer spectacular will be held in Launceston’s town square on Saturday...

BREWERY MARKS ALL-AMERICAN APPOINTMENT WITH STATESIDE STYLE BREW

Ilkley Brewery has appointed new brewer Christa Sandquist who is set to bring her...

Beeston Brewery scoops gold in national awards

Beeston Brewery’s On the Huh won the strong bitters category of the Campaign for...

British Beer & Pub Association unveils shortlist for its annual awards

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has announced the shortlists for its annual...

Triple Success for Albion Brewers

Three of the North Wales based breweries behind the Albion Ale House, Conwy, have...

Butcombe teams up with Bristol Rugby

Butcombe, the West Country’s fastest growing Brewery, is proud to announce a new partnership...

Hallidays’ (Stockport) reception team score 100% on telephone response – two rings and you are through!

Hallidays business advisors and accountants, Stockport make many commitments to their clients when they...

Brussels Beer Challenge 2013 ENTRIES ARE OPEN!

Last November, Brussels became the hoppy and malty epicenter of the world’s most passionate...

Expansion plans for Freedom Brewery

Freedom Brewery has announced plans to double its brewing capacity by the New Year...

SIBA brewer takes top prize at Great British Beer Festival

The Champion Beer of Britain (CBOB) Award was once again presented to a brewer...

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Hawkshead Brewery's Great Taste Win

Cumbria’s Hawkshead Brewery is celebrating winning a 2013 Great Taste award for its latest...

Great Taste Awards 2013 – Sonnet 43's a Winner

The 2013 Great Taste results are now out and Sonnet 43 Brew House is...

SIBA backs Welsh brewers' social responsibility plea

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has come out in support of a Welsh...

SIBA response to Moorhouse’s release on discounting

Following the press release issued by Moorhouse’s on discounting by small brewers, SIBA has...

Supermarket Coup for Ilkley Brewery's Best Seller

Joshua Jane, Ilkley Brewery’s best selling Yorkshire bitter, will soon be on the shelves...

Hallidays, Stockport, stage a Knockout for the Seashell Trust

Hallidays Accountants LLP raised £2,000 in sponsorship towards their “Conquer the Great Wall of...

Californian dream as Aaron appointed Purity’s new brewery manager

Aaron Taubman has swapped the Golden State of California for leafy Warwickshire to become...

Old Mill Brewery Celebrates 30 Years in Style!

Saturday 20th July marked the occasion of Old Mill Brewery celebrating 30 years of...

FYNE ALES BREW CHARITY BEER WITH THE UK’S BEST BREWERIES

Fyne Ales have brewed a collaboration beer with eight of the top breweries in...

Saltaire’s winning form makes for extra special Yorkshire Day

Yorkshire Day was an extra special celebration for Saltaire Brewery when it scored a...

SIBA Scotland Beer Competition 2013

BY INVITATION ONLY Scotland Region Beer Competition 2013 8th November Venue: Pollokshaws Burgh Hall,...

National Barrel Rolling Championship

Entries BY INVITATION ONLY National Barrel Rolling Championship 5th Oct Venue : National Brewery...

The Independent Brewers’ Beer Festival

BY INVITATION ONLY The Independent Brewers’ Beer Festival 4th Oct – 5th Oct Venue...

ILKLEY BREWERY GOES EXTRA MILE FOR PUB BOSS’ EVEREST MISSION

Ilkley Brewery has joined forces with Market Town Taverns’ managing director, Simon Midgley, to...

Complete Beer line for CBMS

CBMS exhibited for the first time at this year’s SIBA exhibition where they showed...

Colten Care residents to sample real ale in unique new partnership

Residents at Colten Care Homes in Hampshire and east Dorset will be able to...

Tasting success – Business booms for sensory specialists FlavorActiV

FlavorActiV, the leading global provider of sensory training and tools, has quadrupled its customer...

A match made in heaven – the first husband and wife Beer Academy Sommeliers

Kathy and Tim Britton have become the first husband and wife team to become...

Raising a glass to Drinks Wales at the Royal Welsh

On the opening day of the Royal Welsh, Minister for Natural Resources and Food,...

Drinking a toast to Canal Water

As a section of the Buckingham Canal gets closer to holding water for the...

Heatwave helps boost Fuller's sales

Fuller, Smith & Turner has reported strong Q1 trading “aided by the recent spell...

“Saturated” Cumbria beer market forces brewer abroad

THE boss of Cumbria’s Hardknott Brewery says he is being forced to sell his...

Microdat welcomes Martyn Hingley as Business Development Manager

Leeds based Microdat, the UK’s leading supplier of process and packaging equipment to the...

Chiltern Brewery Open Day is a Huge Success

With the weather set fair and a great deal of interest in this fantastic...

Kate and friends call in at the Vic

Hollywood star Kate Beckinsale and a glittering array of A-listers completed a Nottinghamshire day...

Kedleston Hotel to reopen as Derby Brewing Company’s fourth premises

The Derby Brewing Company is proud and delighted to announce securing it’s forth premises,...

Senior appointment at Purity

Purity Brewing Co has appointed former Heineken executive Darryl Hinksman as its new Head...

Brewer beers up for 170th birthday bash

ARKELL’S Brewery will be celebrating its 170th year of brewing with a special open...

Tring Brewery: Taste, aroma and now applied colour psychology

Tring Brewery has launched a new look for its beers, using applied colour psychology...

Response from SIBA to government announcement on duty fraud

Keith Bott, chairman of the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA), said, “SIBA, along with...

Response from SIBA to government announcement on Alcohol Strategy

Keith Bott, chairman of the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA), said, “We welcome the...

Boffins score $1.6m to make Synthetic Yeast

THERE is a god and he wears a white coat and hangs around in...

Pub of the Year award for Royal Exchange

The Royal Exchange in Stone has been crowned Pub of the Year by beer...

CAMRA awarded Jarl ‘Champion Beer of Scotland’ award

AN ARGYLL-based brewery has won the prize for ’Champion Beer of Scotland’ at the...

Victoriana Revived As Brewery Unveils Striking New Website

In a nod to its Victorian brewing heritage, Ilkley Brewery has revealed a brand...

All Party Beer Group Honours Beer Academy Sommelier

The All Party Parliamentary Beer Group presented its award for the “Beer Sommelier of...

SIBA Thanks Chancellor for Beer Duty Cut

SIBA Chairman Keith Bott presented Chancellor George Osborne with a framed pump clip of...

SIBA South East Region Beer Competition 2013

DATE OF JUDGING & ANNOUNCEMENT 12th July 2013 Overall Champion of the Competition Sponsored...

South Yorkshire brewery raises a glass to milestone

A highly-acclaimed South Yorkshire brewery has raised a glass to its first 10 years...

Brewers drum up a welcome for Rock legend

Ian Paice, Deep Purple’s Nottingham-born drummer expressed one regret following his tour of Castle...

David Cameron singles out Hook Norton Brewery for BBQ

IT IS not every day that a Cotswold beer makes it inside the doors...

Punch Taverns plc : Punch teams up with SIBA with latest cask offering

Punch Taverns have joined forces with SIBA, the trade association for independent brewers, in...

Royal Exchange is beer lovers’ pub of the year

Titanic Brewery’s Royal Exchange has been crowned Pub of the Year by beer lovers...

Jarrow Brewery set to launch share issue

A SOUTH Tyneside brewery boss hopes to pull pounds alongside pints after launching a...

30years Brewing Award-Winning Yorkshire Ales!

To celebrate its 30th Anniversary, The Old Mill Brewery in Snaith is holding a...

Meet the brewer at city real-ale boozer

THE new operator of a real-ale pub in Derby is holding a “meet the...

BrewDog turnover rockets after 'hell of a year'

BrewDog, the Scottish brewer and pub operator, saw turnover almost double from £5.9m to...

Quantock Brewery uses crowdfunding to raise investment money

A local craft brewery, Quantock Hills in Somerset, is the latest drinks company to...

New Iron Maiden beer hits one million pint mark

Robinsons has produced the millionth pint of Iron Maiden’s Trooper ale just eight weeks...

Win a limited edition Union Jack pin!

All Kammac customers who place an order between July and August 2013 will automatically...

Homebrewing Takes Up Residence in All 50 States

Boulder, CO • July 1, 2013 – Today, homebrewers can legally brew in every...

Hepworths through to Sussex Food & Drink Awards finals

Two of West Sussex’s favourite blondes were united recently when Olympic Champion Sally Gunnell...

Let There Be Beer

Whatever else you’re doing tomorrow, Saturday 29th June, make sure you tune into SKY...

MPs fill Strangers’ Bar to toast success of ‘Sajid’s Choice’

MPs flocked to the Strangers’ Bar recently to enjoy a pint of ‘Sajid’s Choice’,...

Beer industry launches massive push to arrest sales decline

Beer industry chiefs are launching a multi-million pound bid to arrest falling beer sales...

Ilkley Ale Quenches Capital's Craft Beer Thirst

One of Yorkshire’s fastest growing microbreweries, Ilkley Brewery, is taking London by storm following...

Hawkshead Brewery Unveils New Branding

Evolution not revolution has been the key to Hawkshead’s modern, new look. “The industry...

SIBA North West to support Cumbria Community Foundation

County’s biggest ever Beer Competition & Festival announces charity partner The Cumbria Community Foundation...

BrewDog 'Equity for Punks' crowdfunding proves an instant hit by raising £1m in a day – but is it a serious investment?

Brewery upstart BrewDog’s combination of craft beer and hipster branding is proving a huge...

Moorhouse’s Golf Day Success

Award winning Moorhouse’s Brewery enjoyed its eleventh annual golf competition at Burnley Golf Club....

Sonnet 43 Brew House Launches Online Shop

Sonnet 43 beers are now available to buy UK-wide after the brewery unveiled its...

The Scots Welcome Peterborough based independent Brewer – Oakham Ales

Oakham Ales, the acclaimed, innovative and independent ale brewery based in Peterborough, is making...

Ossett Brewery winners at the annual Wakefield Business Awards

Ossett Brewery has recently been nominated in the Best small/medium sized business in the...

Holy Inadequate wins two top pub awards in days

LANDLORD Paul Cope is toasting the success of his traditional pub – after it...

Gloucestershire's 'best pub' is revealed

The results are in and Gloucestershire’s best pub has been revealed as the Old...

BrewDog fundraising tops £1m in a day

More than £1m has already been invested into the latest Equity for Punks fundraising...

Penpont Brewery Opens New Shop In Launceston

Cornwall-based Penpont Brewery has just opened a new shop called ‘The Beer Cellar’ in...

Great British Beer Festival (GBBF)

Venue: Olympia, London More Details Closer to the Time.

SIBA East Region Beer Competition

East Region Beer Competition 2013 Venue : CAMRA – St Albans The results will...

Westminster’s MPs Quench Thirst on Local Brewery Beer

Local brewery Great Newsome has been given the opportunity to offer its flagship beer...

Cask Ale Demands Prompt Brewery Growth

In response to ever-growing demand for its award-winning cask ales, Ilkley Brewery has invested...

SIBA North West Region Meeting

MEMBERS ONLY Start at 11am Moorhouse’s Brewery, 4, Moorhouse Street, Burnley, BB11 5EN

Dish of the Day: Beer bottles vs. beer cans – Which one makes your drink taste better?

Tap. Click. Pshhh. The sound of opening a can of lager is almost synonymous...

Chancellor first to taste ‘Pennies from 11’

Chancellor George Osborne yesterday enjoyed a pint of ‘Pennies From 11’, a beer created...

BFBi Technical Trade Talks Day – Growing your Brewery – what you don’t yet know but need to know’’

A free event to SIBA Members Wednesday 26th June 2013 Thermo Fisher Scientific, Hemel...

Marston's launches first keg lager in 30 years

Marston’s is launching its first keg lager in over 30 years. http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Drinks-Brands-News/Marston-s-launches-first-keg-lager-in-30-years

Microdat awarded contract for new C&C Group Brewery in Ireland

Leeds based Microdat, the UK’s leading brewing and manufacturing company, have been awarded the...

Changes in Fyne Ales Sales Team

Rob Jenner Retires and Jamie Maitland Joins After more years selling beer than we...

Government Funding For Brewery Efficiency Project

Spire Brewery has been awarded government funding to improve efficiency at their site in...

East Lancashire Brewery Boss Makes Switch From Thwaites to Moorhouses

A Brewery boss has crossed the great divide, leaving Blackburn for Burnley. Mark Boardman...

Orkney Brewery’s Dark Island Reserve Scoops Up Top National Award

Orkney Brewery’s Dark Island Reserve ale has scooped up a prestigious national food and...

Nationwide pub decline hits borough

Pubs across the UK are shutting down at the rate of 26 a week,...

JD Wetherspoon secures first pub at motorway services

JD Wetherspoon has secured a licence for its first pub on a motorway services,...

Enterprise licensee calls for pubco draught beer boycott

An Enterprise Inns tied tenant wants pubs to stop buying draught beer from pubcos...

SIBA National Emails

SIBA National (Trade Association) emails will be down for maintenance from 16:00 today This includes...

SIBA Midlands Region Meeting & AGM

SIBA MEMBERS ONLY Start: 18:30 To be held at Everard Brewery, Castle Acres, Everard...

Robinsons Visitors Centre Gets Tourism Seal Of Approval

The new Visitors Centre at Robinsons Brewery in Stockport has received VisitEngland accreditation, with...

Craven Arms brewery wins top award at HEFF Diamond Awards

A CRAVEN Arms Brewery has won a top award for its beer. The Wood...

Joe qualifies as a beer sommelier

One of the youngest independent brewers in the South West has become only the...

Majority of people drinking responsibly reveal latest Government statistics

Drinks bodies have given a mixed response to the latest official figures on alcohol...

SIBA East Region Meeting

SIBA MEMBERS ONLY Venue: Charters Bar, Town Bridge, Peterborough, PE1 1FP http://www.oakagroup.com/charters/contacts.asp Time: 12:00

Maxim promotes food and beer

Increasingly small businesses are using social media to promote and entertain their customers. One...

Summer Ale tops Beer Academy Poll for the perfect BBQ beer

To mark National BBQ Week*, the Beer Academy has announced the best barbeque beer....

SIBA Scotland Region Meeting

MEMBERS ONLY Traquair House, Innerleithen, EH44 6PW from 12.00.

It’s Better Down the Pub: your support needed!

It’s Better Down the Pub is a new consumer campaign to celebrate Britain’s passion...

Sainsbury’s Great British Beer Hunt Regional Finalists Announced

20 beers short-listed to go into Sainsbury’s stores nationwide ahead of October grand final...

Burnley brewery Moorhouse's celebrates breaking the five million pints mark

BREWERY chiefs are celebrating after smashing the five million pints per year barrier at...

Local brewers show support for duty cut

Two SIBA members are showing their gratitude for the ‘penny off the pint’ announced...

American Order Marks Ilkley Brewery’s First Export Deal

Ilkley Brewery has landed its first export deal which will see 14,000 bottles of...

The International Beer Challenge 2013 – Entry Deadline Extended

The International Beer Challenge (IBC) is Europe’s premier packaged beer competition and each year,...

Microdat names David Hallas as new Business Development Manager

Leeds based Microdat, the UK’s leading brewing and manufacturing company, are pleased to announce...

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Cyclops accreditation of beer hits 1500

Cyclops Beer, the industry body which provides simple descriptions of cask and bottled ales,...

Butcombe Launches E-Magazine – Butcombe Bytes

Below is the link to Butcombe Brewery’s new quarterly e-magazine Butcombe Bytes, you can...

Butcombe Brewery Partners ‘Eat, Drink, Bristol Fashion’ and Launches Scourmont Abbey Monks Best Kept Secret – Chimay Gold Queen Square, Bristol 13th-27th May 2013

Butcombe, the West Country’s fastest growing brewery, is one of the key sponsors at...

Governement shelves minimum pricing, plans to take tougher action on irresponsible pubs

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