WELCOME TO THE SOCIETY OF INDEPENDENT BREWERS
SIBA, the Society of Independent Brewers, was established in 1980 to represent the interests of the growing number of independent breweries in Britain.
SIBA British Craft Beer Report 2019
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ASSURED INDEPENDENT BRITISH CRAFT BREWERS
An ‘Assured Independent British Craft Brewer’ is a brewery which has agreed to abide by SIBA’s Food Safety & Quality standard – meaning you get a beer of the highest quality, crafted with the utmost care.
SIBA Membership
SIBA, the Society of Independent Brewers, was founded in 1980 and represents around 830 British brewers. Approximately 300 suppliers are also Supplier Associate members of SIBA. Our vision is to deliver the future of British beer and become the voice of British brewing.
Membership Benefits
SIBA membership offers brewers and suppliers a variety of benefits. Find out more here –
Join SIBA
It is possible for brewers, those about to commence brewing, suppliers to brewers and retailers to join SIBA. Application for membership is exclusive and is by the discretion of the SIBA Board. All applications are formal through our Membership Application Form and also incur an annual fee. Please choose the type of membership relevant to you.
- Brewer Membership Application formThis application is for SIBA Brewing Membership with SIBA the Trade Association only. If you wish to join SIBA Beerflex please contact riponoffice@siba.co.uk.
- Not Yet Brewing Membership Application formThis application is for a person or company intending to brew in the next 12 months from date of application.
- Supplier Associate Membership Application formSuitable for those who are not brewers, but who trade with, supply or sell to brewers.
Subscription Rates:
SIBA Brewing & Not Yet Brewing Membership
For each level, there is a flat-rate fee plus a charge per hectolitre above the base level. This ensures an equitable spread of subscriptions according to brewery size, and a smooth progression of subs between bands.
Membership bands and charges for Oct 2018 to Sept 2019 will be as follows:
| Level | HL Production | Base | Per HL |
| 1 | 0 – 999 | £122.00 | £0.09100 |
| 2 | 1,000 – 4,999 | £213.00 | £0.03800 |
| 3 | 5,000 – 29,999 | £365.00 | £0.02432 |
| 4 | 30,000 – 59,999 | £973.00 | £0.00810 |
| 5 | 60,000 – 200,000 | £1216.00 | £0.008707 |
| 6 | > 200,000 | £2435.00 | £0.008707 |
| Not Yet Brewing | 0 | £122.00 | n/a |
**A registration fee of £30.00 is applicable for Brewing & Not Yet Brewing membership categories
Supplier Standard Associate Membership
Annual subscription payments can be made only by direct debit. The subscription charge is £387.00 + VAT per year.