SIBA British Craft Beer Report 2020
SIBA, the Society of Independent Brewers, was established in 1980 to represent the interests of the growing number of independent breweries in Britain.
SIBA was instrumental in campaigning for Progressive Beer Duty (PBD), which came into place in 2002. This beer duty system allows smaller breweries to pay less tax on their products and has led to an explosion of new breweries in the last decade.
PBD still plays a major role in the Britain’s vibrant beer market. SIBA’s membership survey recently highlighted how important PBD is to their business with 70% stressing that PBD in at least its current format is ’vital’ to their business, with an additional 24% highlighting this as ‘very important’ or ‘important’.
SIBA currently represents more than 825 independent craft breweries and our vision is ‘to deliver the future of British beer and become the voice of British brewing.
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As the leading trade association for UK independent craft breweries, SIBA campaigns hard to protect and defend the interests of its members.
ASSURED INITIATIVE
An ‘Assured Independent British Craft Brewer’ is a brewery which has agreed to abide by SIBA’s Manual of Good Brewing Practice.
SIBA National News
SIBA Press Statement in response to announcement of second lockdown in England
As England faces a ‘nightmare before Christmas’ second lockdown, England’s independent breweries warn they will not make it to the festive season without extension of hospitality industry support: “The extension of
New evidence shows small independent brewers pay business rates of over FIFTY times as much per pint as Global beer brands
Inequalities in the tax system can mean that small breweries can be paying more than fifty times as much per pint in business rates compared to Global beer companies. The Society
British breweries 'part of the fabric of hospitality' and must be included in Government support measures
Responding to the Chancellor's announcement of further support for businesses under Tier 2 and 3 restrictions, the Society of Independent Brewers say British breweries are 'part of the fabric of hospitality'
Society of Independent Brewers respond to Tier 3 restrictions in South Yorkshire and extension of lockdown in Scotland
"The new Tier 3 restrictions in South Yorkshire and extension of the lockdown in Scotland to November will further drive hospitality over the edge; and without Government support for the
Industry News
Society of Independent Brewers respond to Tier 3 restrictions in South Yorkshire and extension of lockdown in Scotland
"The new Tier 3 restrictions in South Yorkshire and extension of the lockdown in Scotland to November will further drive hospitality over the edge; and without Government support for the
Society of Independent Brewers respond to the news that licensed premises across Scotland are to be shut down for two weeks
“Pubs and small breweries are in a fragile state because of the Covid crisis and for many this sudden shut down in Scotland will be the final blow. A two week
SIBA Member News
SIBA comment on the announcement by the Welsh Government to introduce a 'circuit breaker' lockdown in Wales
Commenting on the announcement by the Welsh Government to introduce a 'circuit breaker' lockdown in Wales, James Calder, Chief Executive of the Society of Independent Brewers said: “The mounting speculation over the
SIBA South West Results Table - Digital Beer Awards 2020
The SIBA Digital Beer Awards 2020 are a National beer competition, featuring around 180 breweries from across the UK. Below you will find the Regional Results Table for the South West. To view
Reports
SIBA BRITISH CRAFT BEER REPORT 2019
SIBA British Craft Beer Report 2019: Industry growth, new jobs, fresh challenges
