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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SIBA CAMPAIGNS

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 warns 'Breweries and wet-led pubs are once again being left behind by the Chancellor’s measures'

Responding to the Chancellor Rishi Sunak's Coronavirus financial support announcement today, James Calder, Chief Executive of the Society of Independent Brewers: "The Chancellor’s announcement that a new job support scheme for people

SIBA warns that Government's 'warning shot' puts pubs and brewers wrongly in the firing line

Commenting on the restrictions announced last night James Calder, Chief Executive of SIBA said: "A new week and new rules for pubs who have diligently implemented guidance to make their venues

Press Statement: SIBA responds to Prime Minister’s latest Covid announcement

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) have responded to the Prime Minister's announcement that further measures will be implemented from Monday to combat the spread of Covid-19 - by limiting

Petition to reverse tax rise for small independent breweries receives over 7,000 signatures in first 24 hours

A petition launched yesterday, which calls on the Government to reverse the proposed tax rise for small independent breweries, has received over 7,000 signatures in its first 24 hours. The Treasury

CAMRA & SIBA comment on JD Wetherspoon promotional poster

Commenting on a promotional poster from JD Wetherspoon advertising lower prices for alcoholic drinks after the Government's VAT reduction, please find below a joint comment from Tom Stainer, Chief Executive

Independent Brewers need urgent ‘roadmap out of lockdown' if pubs are to open and businesses to be saved

A new survey shows that independent breweries in the UK have been left high and dry by Government, and if pubs are to open in July as proposed then a

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

SIBA South East 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 East. To view