Industry News
March 31, 2025 | by Neil Walker | Industry News, Scotland
Changes enacted today mean that around 700 pub tenants will have a new right to stock a guest beer in Scotland, which could expand consumer choice and support local Scottish brewers. As part of Scotland’s new Pubs Code, which comes into force today, pub tenants can enter into a Guest Beer Agreement. The scheme allows […]
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March 28, 2025 | by Rachel Harriott | Industry News
Cellar to Seller is hosting a one day knowledge exchange, aimed at brand owners and cellar service technicians, both experienced and new to keg dispense. The event will deliver: BFBi, Brewing, Food & Beverage Industry Association, has launched a new Cellar to Seller event taking place at Holywell Conference Centre in Loughborough on the 16th […]
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March 28, 2025 | by Barry Watts | Industry News, Scotland
Help is on hand for Scottish pub tenants looking to navigate the new guest beers provisions coming in as part of the Pubs Code in Scotland from April. A new free portal has been developed by the Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) at www.guestbeer.co.uk which allows pub tenants to check that beer brands […]
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March 21, 2025 | by Neil Walker | Industry News, SIBA National
The results are in for the UK’s biggest independent beer competition, with three breweries taking the Overall Gold across the Cask, Keg, and Bottle/Can competitions – and for the first time ever all the Overall Champions were from Scotland. Cross Borders Brewing won the Overall Champion of the Cask Beer Awards with their India Pale […]
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March 19, 2025 | by Neil Walker | Brewery News, Industry News
Independent breweries in the UK will now be able to measure and manage their carbon emissions more effectively thanks to a new free tool launched today. Zevero Lite, which is being unveiled at the UK’s biggest beer and brewing trade event BeerX, provides an accessible starting point for independent breweries to begin their decarbonisation journey. […]
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March 14, 2025 | by Rachel Harriott | Gold Members, Industry News, Supplier Associate
At Charles Faram, we are dedicated to supporting the future of British brewing, which is why we are proud to sponsor Keep Cask Alive!, a seven-part documentary series launched on 19th February. This project, created by the Craft Beer Channel, is not only a celebration of traditional brewing and farming but also a crucial step […]
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March 7, 2025 | by Neil Walker | Brewery News, Industry News
Finalists in the SIBA Business Awards 2025 have today been revealed, highlighting the breweries, taprooms, retailers, pubs and beer industry businesses in the running to be named the best in the UK. The SIBA Business Awards presentation takes place in Liverpool in just under two week’s time and seeks to congratulate excellence in the brewing […]
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February 27, 2025 | by Rachel Harriott | Industry News, Midlands
Murphy and Son is excited to announce their collaboration with female brewing scientists from the University of Nottingham and Blue Monkey Brewery to unveil a visually striking pink beer, ‘Viva La Frida.’ This initiative celebrates the achievements of women in the brewing industry and aims to raise awareness about the challenges they continue to face. […]
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February 13, 2025 | by Rachel Harriott | Industry News, Training
HIT Training Ltd, alongside its divisions HIT Training, Connect2Care and EDN, welcomes the Government’s reforms to Functional Skills requirements and the introduction of shorter apprenticeships. These changes will remove unnecessary barriers for apprentices and provide greater flexibility for employers, ensuring more people can access high-quality training while accelerating economic growth. For years, HIT has championed […]
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February 3, 2025 | by Neil Walker | Brewery News, Industry News
The Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) have today extended the closing date for entries into the SIBA Business Awards 2025 by two weeks, with a new closing date of 16th February 2025. The SIBA Business Awards seek to congratulate excellence in the brewing industry across a variety of categories, from pump clip, can and bottle […]
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