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March 29, 2017 | by Neil Walker | Supplier Associate
Parker domnick hunter launch BEVPOR BR filter cartridges for cold stabilization applications, designed for longer service life and ease of integrity testing. The new range of BEVPOR BR filter cartridges from Parker domnick hunter allow brewers to significantly reduce the cost of microbial stabilisation, whilst protecting the sensory appeal of beer. Constructed with a unique […]
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March 29, 2017 | by Neil Walker | North East
The iconic Queens Head pub in Troutbeck reopens its doors to the public today for the first time since 2014, following a £2 million investment by Robinsons Brewery in Stockport. The Grade II listed pub, which was devastated by a fire in the summer of 2014, has been restored under the close eye of Robinsons’ in-house design team […]
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March 29, 2017 | by Neil Walker | South West, wales and west
A Friends of the Earth campaign to help Britain’s under-threat bees is being given a boost by a honey beer created by Henley-based brewer and pub operator Brakspear. Honey Bee, a 4.4% ABV honey beer, will be available in selected Brakspear pubs in Henley from 1 April and then offered to the entire Brakspear estate as […]
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March 28, 2017 | by Neil Walker | South East
Dorking Brewery announce a doubling of turnover after a recent rebrand and new partnership with the Royal Navy. The money raised will build a new brewery based in Capel and a bespoke events vehicle to meet growing demand. The rebrand, designed by Progression of Capel has included everything from vehicles to packaging. Tom Mahoney, Lead […]
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March 22, 2017 | by Neil Walker | wales and west
The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) Independent Beer Awards for the Wales & West Region will this year once again be held at the popular Ludlow Spring Festival on Friday the 12th May. The judging will take place in a closed session throughout the day on Friday the 12th, with expert judges tasting around 200 […]
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March 18, 2017 | by Neil Walker | Industry News, Scotland, SIBA National, South East
Burning Sky brewery in East Sussex have stopped a potential Scottish hat-trick in the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) National Independent Beer Awards, by taking home Gold in the Keg competition. The awards, the biggest of their kind ever seen in the UK with hundreds of cask, keg, bottled and canned beers judged across 5 […]
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March 17, 2017 | by Neil Walker | Industry News, SIBA National
London-based Fourpure has been named the the Society of Independent Brewers “Brewery Business of the Year” in their annual Business Awards 2017. The awards, which took place at SIBA’s BeerX event in Sheffield last night, seek to congratulate the top brewery businesses in the UK across a variety of categories, as well as naming retailers, pubs, […]
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March 9, 2017 | by Neil Walker | Industry News
SIBA members have the opportunity to pour and present their beer to the attendees of Beer Now during an event known as Live Beer Blogging on Saturday, March 18 from 15:00 to 16:00 in the Tap Room at iceSheffield. Participating breweries will also be invited to pour during the reception that follows Live Beer Blogging […]
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March 8, 2017 | by Neil Walker | Industry News, SIBA National
Press Statement Issued 2.30pm 8th March For immediate release “The £1000 reduction in business rates for pubs with a rateable value below £100,000 is welcome support for the sector, although much more needs to be done, but this contrasts sharply with the 2 pence increase on beer tax which is a blow for the millions of people who enjoy […]
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March 7, 2017 | by Neil Walker | Industry News, SIBA National
The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has today revealed the shortlist for their much coveted SIBA Business & Industry Awards 2017, with breweries and businesses across the UK named as finalists. With a 20% increase in entries compared to last year, SIBA report the Business Awards 2017 to be their biggest ever, with hundreds of […]
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