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July 7, 2017 | by Neil Walker | Brewery News, SIBA National, South East
Langham Brewery and Gun Brewery have won the top awards in the SIBA South East Independent Beer Awards. The prestigious awards, run by the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) at the Tonbridge Juddians Beer Festival in Kent, are judged by brewers and beer experts and seen very much as the ‘brewers choice’ awards in the […]
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July 7, 2017 | by Neil Walker | Beerx2016, South East
The inaugural Chiltern Samaritans Charity Cycle Ride took place on Saturday 3rd July. Organisers were thrilled with the turnout. Over 400 cyclists left the start line, some 60% more than had been anticipated. Perhaps it was the offer of a Free Pint by Malt The Brewery for all who took part! Malt The Brewery agreed […]
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July 7, 2017 | by Neil Walker | Brewery News, South East
When Malt The Brewery were asked to deliver beer to the Thornbury Castle Pub in Marylebone, they could have done what they always do and deliver it in the faithful brewery van. “We’re a small local micro brewery, normally delivering within a 30 mile radius, so central London is technically outside our area” said Jenny […]
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July 7, 2017 | by Neil Walker | Brewery News, North East, SIBA National
Transmission by North Brewing Co in Leeds has been named the UK’s best IPA at Imbibe Live, the third year in a row a Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) member has won at the show. With 40 IPAs in The IPA Challenge overall, five frontrunners made it to the final tasting at the Imbibe Live trade […]
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June 28, 2017 | by Neil Walker | Industry News, SIBA National
“We are aligned with the Brewers’ Association that independence is a hallmark of craft brewing with our own ‘Assured Independent British Craft Brewer’ seal and welcome their commitment to driving forward beer from independent craft brewers with this new certification. Now, whether beer drinkers are in the UK or the US, they will in future […]
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June 23, 2017 | by Neil Walker | Brewery News, North West
The Royal Barn in Kirkby Lonsdale, owned by SIBA brewer Kirkby Lonsdale Brewery, are getting ready to raise a toast to the six month anniversary of the popular venue. Stuart Taylor and James Law opened the doors to The Royal Barn in December after a three year wait for the venue to be transformed from a […]
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June 23, 2017 | by Neil Walker | SIBA National
After five hugely successful years in Sheffield, the UK’s biggest independent craft brewing trade show “SIBA’s BeerX UK”, will move to Liverpool in March 2018. The event, which last year recorded its biggest attendance ever, has been held in Sheffield since its launch in 2013 and is now set to take place as a two day event on the […]
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June 22, 2017 | by Neil Walker | Brewery News, Midlands
Black Country based Sadler’s Brewing Company has signed a far-reaching deal with Halewood Wines and Spirits, which will enable the family-owned brewer to further capitalise on the growing craft beer industry. The Brewery which was founded in 1900 in Oldbury, is currently operated by fifth generation brewer, Chris Sadler and he will remain in his […]
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June 21, 2017 | by Neil Walker | Brewery News, East
Norfolk based brewery Golden Triangle are this week rolling out deliveries of their brand new American hopped pale ale “Hoptriptic”. Brewer Kevin Tweedy discusses Hoptriptic, the first of a new range of beers for Golden Triangle which will be brewed with differing combinations of three American hops: “This week Golden Triangle are rolling out deliveries […]
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June 19, 2017 | by Neil Walker | North West, SIBA National, South East, South West
Yorkshire takes on London and the south-west in the finals of The IPA Challenge, run in partnership with the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA), M&B, There’s A Beer For That, and Fuller’s. Five finalists emerged from a tough first round held at Fuller’s Centre of Excellence, with Roosters and North Brewing Co representing the north, […]
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