November, 2017

Good news for independent brewers in Autumn Budget 2017

“SIBA’s 850 brewery members will be delighted by the Chancellor’s announcement that he will freeze beer duty in this Budget, recognising the important role of the Great British pub. This is great news for brewers, pubs and consumers alike. We’d now like to see the Chancellor go further and commit to a freeze in beer […]

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‘Craft Beer Experience’ schedule for the European Pizza & Pasta Show 2018 revealed

Craft beer is the most exciting and value adding development within the drinks industry in decades, but are restaurants making the most of the consumer trend towards independent craft-brewed beers? This year for the first time ever the European Pizza & Pasta Show will include ‘The Craft Beer Experience’ in association with the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA). As well as an […]

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Backyard Brewhouse & Thornbridge named best brewers in Midlands at SIBA Independent Beer Awards

Backyard Brewhouse in Walsall and Thornbridge Brewery in Bakewell have taken home the two top spots at the SIBA Midlands Independent Beer Awards, taking home overall Gold in the cask and small pack competitions respectively. The prestigious awards, run by the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA), held at Nottingham Rugby Club prior to their beer […]

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