SIBA, the Society of Independent Brewers, has welcomed the announcement by Heineken, that in the event that its bid for 1900 pubs from Punch Taverns is successful, it will continue to work with SIBA to ensure Punch licensees have access to beers from many of Britain’s independent craft breweries via its Beerflex scheme. Mike Benner, […]
The appointment of a new brewery manager looks set to bring added innovation and variety as The Norfolk Brewhouse celebrates five years in business and embarks on the next stage of its development. Although a relative newcomer, The Norfolk Brewhouse, an award-winning brewery based in Hindringham, North Norfolk has established itself a reputation not only […]
Line up from US, Belgium and UK includes two national association leaders Beer Now is a new conference that focuses on marketing, tourism, and communications for today’s beer industry. The conference will take place during SIBA’s BeerX at iceSheffield from March 17-19. The Keynote speaker is Bob Pease, President & CEO of the US-based Brewers […]
The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) have responded to the Publishing of the Government’s White Paper on Brexit, stating it is vital that Britain’s independent brewers export activities are protected at a time when British beer is in high demand. “It is positive news that the Government are beginning to set out their plans for […]
Mike Benner, the Society of Independent Brewers’ (SIBA) MD, has been invited to speak at the Brewers Association ‘Craft Brewers Conference & BevExpo’ in Washington DC. Focusing on SIBA as the UK’s independent craft brewing trade association, Mr Benner will be discussing his vision for the future of British beer and the challenges facing the […]
Robinsons Brewery and Iron Maiden have unveiled a strong new look for their multi award-winning TROOPER beer ahead of an exciting year for the brand. The beer, created by Robinsons and Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson, has been a runaway success, selling over 15 million pints worldwide since its launch in May 2013 and spawning […]
Ensuring Access to Market for small brewers is a key factor SIBA, the Society of Independent Brewers, which represents 830 independent brewers, the majority of which are beneficiaries of Small Breweries’ Relief (SBR), has voiced concerns about calls from the newly formed Small Brewers’ Duty Reform Coalition for a review of SBR and called for […]
National beer can day is the 24th January 2017 Fallen becomes one of the first craft breweries in Scotland to install a canning line and move its entire beer range into cans. “We’ve always wanted to produce the best quality beers for customers to enjoy. We decided to invest in our own canning line as […]
It’s back, after last year’s charity beer Tobi’s Tipple Special Edition really did save a life … Alan Pickering enjoyed a pint and whilst reading a bit about testicular cancer in the pub, it dawned on him that he was suffering from some of the symptoms. Last summer, Alan contacted the Norfolk Brewhouse and literally […]
Blue Monday – the ‘most miserable day of the year’ – is now an annual event, and was forecast for Monday, 16 January 2017. But relief was at hand, courtesy of Box Steam Brewery. The award-winning independent brewery, based in the jolly village of Holt, near Bradford-on-Avon, hosted a pop-up comedy festival on the streets […]