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 respond to Covid passport scheme introduction in Scotland

"It is hugely disappointing the Scottish Government has moved ahead with restrictive Covid passports for hospitality venues across Scotland, hitting a sector which is just trying to find its feet. These

96% of Scottish small independent brewers unprepared for Deposit Return Scheme

The overwhelming majority (96%) of small independent brewers in Scotland are unprepared for the Deposit Return Scheme due to be introduced next year, according to a new survey by the Society

SIBA responds to reports of forthcoming beer shortages from the global brewers due to planned industrial action

Responding to reports of forthcoming beer shortages from the global brewers due to planned industrial action, James Calder, Chief Executive of the Society of Independent Brewers said; “Amid fears of taps

Small independent brewers left in limbo over Small Breweries’ Relief changes

The UK’s small independent brewers have been left in limbo one year on from the Treasury’s announced changes to Small Breweries’ Relief (SBR). These changes could see more than

Indie Beer Shop Day

Inspired by Record Store Day, an annual celebration to showcase the independent beer shop sector in the UK: Indie Beer Shop Day, Sat 17th July 2021 www.indiebeershopday.uk A group of independent UK beer shops

“Your beer is always on tap, why should access to cashflow be any different?”

Clear Factor are delighted to join the SIBA supplier network for Independent Brewers. As independent brewing continues to grow in popularity, accessing affordable finance is seen as one of the main

SIBA respond to Covid passport scheme introduction in Scotland

Metalhead Brewery win overall Gold at their very first SIBA North East Independent Beer Awards

Nanobrewery ‘Metalhead' in North Shields have taken home the Overall Champion Cask Beer Award at their inaugural SIBA North East Independent Beer Awards 2021. Having been founded a year and a