SIBA National
April 12, 2019 | by Neil Walker | SIBA National, South West
“Tally Ho” by Palmers Brewery and “YPA” by Yeovil Ales have taken home the two top spots in the SIBA South West Independent Beer Awards 2019. The awards took place prior to the famous Tuckers Maltings Beer Festival in Newton Abbot and are run by the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA). The trade association represents independent […]
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March 29, 2019 | by Neil Walker | Industry News, SIBA National
Mike Benner is to leave his post as Chief Executive of SIBA, the Society of Independent Brewers, at the end of June after five years. He has accepted a new role as Chief Executive of APIL, the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers, representing and campaigning for the rights of injured people. Mike said, “I am […]
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March 15, 2019 | by Neil Walker | SIBA National
SIBA Independent Beer Awards 2019 Gloucester Brewery and Swannay Brewery have taken home Overall Champion Gold in the Cask and Keg Awards at the SIBA Independent Beer Awards 2019, with Wibblers Brewery being named the best bottled or canned beer. Judged by brewers and industry experts and organised by the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) […]
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March 14, 2019 | by Neil Walker | SIBA National
Good Things Brewing Co have been named SIBA’s Brewery Business of the Year 2019 at the prestigious SIBA Business Awards, which names the UK’s best brewing businesses across a wide variety of categories. The awards, run by the Society of Independent Brewers and judged by a panel of industry experts, were revealed in an awards […]
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March 14, 2019 | by Neil Walker | SIBA National
Today SIBA, the Society of Independent Brewers, publishes the SIBA British Craft Beer Report 2019 (PDF link), a ground-breaking new report providing insight into the industry as a whole for the first time ever. The British Craft Beer Report brings together the views and opinions from Britain’s independent craft brewers, industry insight and consumer polling to […]
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March 6, 2019 | by Neil Walker | SIBA National
The finalists of the SIBA Business Awards 2019 have today been revealed, highlighting the very best craft beer brewers, retailers, restaurants and pubs. The awards, run by the Society of Independent Brewers and judged by a panel of industry experts, are set to take place a week today on the 13th March at BeerX UK […]
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March 4, 2019 | by Neil Walker | Industry News, SIBA National
Today, the Portman Group have published the sixth version of the Code of Practice on the Naming, Packaging and Promotion of Alcoholic Drinks. SIBA say that whilst much of the updated code is sensible and includes new measures to prevent alcohol packaging causing serious or widespread offence, protection for the vulnerable in society and preventing […]
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February 19, 2019 | by Neil Walker | SIBA National
The current British Guild of Beer Writers’ “Beer Writer of the Year” and creator of award-winning Fermentation Radio Emma Inch has been announced as the keynote speaker for BeerX UK 2019. Organised by the Society of Independent Brewers, BeerX UK is the UK’s biggest beer and brewing trade event, attracting thousands of visitors and featuring a packed […]
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February 5, 2019 | by Neil Walker | Industry News, SIBA National
Dear Robert Jenrick MP Review of Small Breweries’ Relief I write in response to your launch of the Small Breweries’ Relief review questionnaire for brewers and your article setting out your views on the matter. As you know we’re committed to working with you and your officials to make the review a success. SIBA has […]
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February 1, 2019 | by Neil Walker | SIBA National, Supplier Associate
The Wellhopped World Series is Charles Faram’s new industry competition with some exciting twists. The annual three phase competition is set to establish the best sample of new and commercial varieties from the Worldwide Charles Faram Hop Development Programme. Phase one, the Wellhopped World Series AromaFest, is to give growers of Charles Faram Hop […]
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