Following the recent SIBA AGMs in the Midlands, Scotland and East regions, three new Trustees have been appointed and will now sit on SIBA’s Board. Anthony Hughes, from Lincoln Green Brewing Co, has replaced Alex Buchanan (Thornbridge Brewery) in the Midlands, Andrew Richardson, from Black Wolf Brewery, will take over from Rob Jenner (Loch Ness […]
The organisers of CBR, formerly known as Craft Beer Rising, will be offering SIBA members under 5000hl in production a 10% discount on the cost of a stand at next year’s festival. The festival and trade show, which takes place next February 26-27th at The Old Truman Brewery on Brick Lane in London, has been […]
Supporting the South West’s craft brewers has been shown to be high on the agenda for Clare Moody MEP following her visit to Exe Valley Brewery in Devon. The MEP for the South West and Gibraltar was shown around the brewery by Guy Sheppard, Chairman of The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA), one […]
Photo: Logan Plant (Founder) and Jenn Merrick (Head Brewer) of Beavertown Brewery. Jenn Merrick the head brewer of Beavertown Brewery, based in Tottenham Hale, North London, last night walked away with the prestigious British Guild of Beer Writer’s ‘Brewer of the Year’. The award, chosen by a panel of judges from the British Guild of […]
Autumn Statement Outlines Mixed Fortunes for the Beer Industry “Fifteen thousand pubs across the UK will benefit from the announcement that Small Business Rates Relief is to be extended for a further year, something which SIBA has called for together with the BBPA and ALMR. However the Government are giving with one hand and taking […]
SIBA has joined forces with bodies from across the beer industry to call for further action in securing a fairer deal for pubs. In a letter delivered directly to Chancellor George Osbourne and co-signed by SIBA, ALMR, FLVA, BII, BFBI, BSDA and GMV, the beer industry has shown a solidarity in opinion on three clear […]
SIBA’s Public Affairs Officer is a new position created at the organisation. Reporting to the Director of Communications & Membership, this role will offer an exciting challenge for the right person. You will join a new Communications team headed up by Tony Jerome and work closely with the Managing Director, Mike Benner. You will be […]
The award-winning Indie Beer Can Festival: 2016, the world’s first UK and Eire-wide competition to crown the very best independent beer in cans is back by popular demand. Launched by the Can Makers in partnership with the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA), the event will be judged by four industry experts including rising star, Ben […]
New research, commissioned by Off Licence News (OLN) and the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA), shows 45% of beer drinkers are ‘concerned’ that bans on high strength beers, that typically include crafted products from independent brewers, in nearly 100 councils are having an impact on their choice and availability in the off-trade. Over 80% of […]
2015 Cask Report Reveals Extent of Importance of Real Ale Brewers of cask beer are forever telling pub companies and licensees how important real ale is to the pub. Now there is research to back up the claims. The 2015 Cask Report by renowned beer writer and industry commentator Pete Brown, shows that cask drinkers […]