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SIBA begins member expansion with launch of new International Brewing Membership and Awards

The Society of Independent Brewers are expanding their membership remit with three new member categories launching in 2022, starting with International Brewing Membership which opens as of 1st August. SIBA International Brewing Membership is open to independent breweries anywhere outside of the UK and includes a range of membership benefits, including access to the newly launched […]

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James Calder to step down as Chief Executive of SIBA

After 3 years as Chief Executive of SIBA, and 5 years with the trade association in total, SIBA’s board has today confirmed that James will step down on 1st August to take on a new challenge. Under his tenure, SIBA has supported every independent brewery in the UK through COVID, providing them with the latest […]

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SIBA appoint Laura Mackie as new Non-Executive Director

SIBA are pleased to welcome Laura Mackie as SIBA Non-Executive Director, sitting on the SIBA Executive Board. A highly commercial & experienced NED,  Laura brings a breadth of Finance & FMCG experience to the Executive Board. With senior sales and marketing leadership experience within the brewing sector, Laura is well placed to understand the pressures […]

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Brewers left in limbo over alcohol duty changes

Today the Government has announced delays to the next stages of the Alcohol Duty System changes which puts its implementation timetable at risk. It was announced in October 2021 that the associated primary legislation will be published in draft in Summer 2022 for consultation so that it could be introduced through the 2022/23 Finance Bill. […]

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Indie Beer Scotland 2022: Brand new independent craft beer festival launches next month in Edinburgh

A brand-new craft beer festival is set to take place at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, in August, featuring over a hundred different fresh cask beers, independent craft keg from some of Scotland’s best craft breweries, plus cider & spirits from independent Scottish producers. Indie Beer Scotland is organised by Scottish brewers from the not-for-profit trade association the Society of […]

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SIBA recruiting Business Development Officer

Position : Business Development OfficerResponsible to : Head of Communications & Marketing   Salary : £28-30k per annum (dependent on experience) with competitive performance-based bonus structure offered in addition to base salary About the Role This exciting new business development and marketing position offers the right candidate the opportunity to work in the vibrant and diverse independent […]

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‘Brew For Ukraine’ beer begins pouring in Parliament today

A British-brewed beer created in support of Ukrainian refugees is being served in Parliament this week – giving MPs and Ministers the opportunity to help raise money for the relief effort. White Crow, a 4.5% Blonde ale brewed by Bridgehouse Brewery in Keighley, West Yorkshire, is this week’s guest beer at the Strangers’ Bar in […]

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Bewdley Brewery and DEYA take Overall Champion Golds at the SIBA Wales & West Independent Beer Awards 2022

Bewdley Brewery in Bewdley, Worcdestershire, and DEYA in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, have taken home the two top awards in SIBA’s Wales & West Independent Beer Awards, winning the “cask” and “bottle & can” competitions respectively – making them officially the best independent craft beers in the Wales & West region. The awards are run by the Society […]

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Revolutions Brewing ‘Swoon’ named Champion Beer of the North East at revamped SIBA Independent Beer Awards 2022

Revolutions Brewing in Castleford have taken home the Overall Champion award in the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) North East Independent Beer Awards, which took place at Gateshead Rugby Club over the bank holiday weekend. The awards are judged by beer industry experts including master brewers, beer sommeliers and experienced beer judges, with only the […]

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Quantock Brewery and Cheddar Ales named Champions of the South West at new-look SIBA Independent Beer Awards 2022

Quantock Brewery and Cheddar ales have taken home the two Overall Champion awards in the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) South West Independent Beer Awards, which took place last night at the MaltingsFest beer festival in Newton Abbot. ‘We’re gonna need a bigger boat’, a modern 6.3% New England style hazy IPA took home the […]

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