News
Below is a summary of News from SIBA Nationally and Regionally, as well as from our Brewing and Supplier Associate Members. If you are a member of the press and would like to speak to SIBA regarding a story please contact press@siba.co.uk
- National News
Start of 2025 ‘tough for independent brewers’ as number of UK brewers continues to drop
The number of breweries in the UK has continued to drop, with 136 fewer brewers as of the end of March 2025 compared to 31st March 2024, continuing the downward trend
Heavy headwinds threaten to blow independent breweries off course according to new report
A new report published today has shown that whilst demand for independent beer remains strong, UK brewers face “heavy headwinds” from increased taxation, market access restrictions and reduced alcohol consumption
- Brewery News
Utopian Brewing and Moor Beer named Champions of the South West at inaugural Indie Beer Awards 2025
Utopian Brewing and Moor Beer Co have taken home the top two awards at the newly launched Indie Beer Awards, which took place lastnight at the MaltingsFest beer festival in
Scottish small brewers welcome new pub tenant right to a guest beer
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
- Supplier News
Anton Parr introduces Alcolyzer 5001 and Alcolyzer 7001: Fast, Accurate, and Compliant Alcohol Analysis for All Beverage Types
Anton Paar introduces the Alcolyzer 5001 and Alcolyzer 7001, two advanced laboratory alcohol meters designed for rapid, reliable alcohol determination across a wide range of beverages. Both instruments ensure compliance
SIBA Silver Members IGC Engineering Supplies 60 Tonne CO2 Pressure Vessel
SIBA Silver Members, IGC Engineering Ltd, have recently completed the supply and installation of a 60-tonne carbon dioxide pressure vessel at a large-scale brewery in Bedford, significantly enhancing the site’s
- Political News
MSPs call for a rethink on outdated attitude towards Scottish pubs and brewers to boost Brand Scotland
26 September 2024 Scotland should rethink its “curiously outdated and unbalanced attitude” to pubs and brewers and recognise that there is huge economic and social potential waiting to be unlocked. This is
Independent Brewers call on Chancellor to 'invest in Britain's pubs' by increasing new draught drinks duty discount to 20%
The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA), has today called on the Chancellor to expand the draught duty relief to 20%, throwing a lifeline to the struggling pubs and hospitality sector. Under
- Industry News
Big changes are coming in January 2026 – and this could be your last chance to fund executive-level training.
From January, government funding for the Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship is expected to be restricted to learners under the age of 22 at the point they start the programme. If
Anton Parr introduces Alcolyzer 5001 and Alcolyzer 7001: Fast, Accurate, and Compliant Alcohol Analysis for All Beverage Types
Anton Paar introduces the Alcolyzer 5001 and Alcolyzer 7001, two advanced laboratory alcohol meters designed for rapid, reliable alcohol determination across a wide range of beverages. Both instruments ensure compliance
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Big changes are coming in January 2026 – and this could be your last chance to fund executive-level training.
From January, government funding for the Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship is expected to be restricted to learners under the age of 22 at the point they start the programme. If
Anton Parr introduces Alcolyzer 5001 and Alcolyzer 7001: Fast, Accurate, and Compliant Alcohol Analysis for All Beverage Types
Anton Paar introduces the Alcolyzer 5001 and Alcolyzer 7001, two advanced laboratory alcohol meters designed for rapid, reliable alcohol determination across a wide range of beverages. Both instruments ensure compliance