A growing brewery is celebrating sending its first beer exports to the Far East, as it expands and explores new markets. Eden Brewery, in Penrith, Cumbria, sent its first consignments of beer to Japan and China this month. Eden, which produces a full range of contemporary, experimental and traditional beers, is exporting a combination […]
Commenting on today’s Cambridge University Study into the dangers of moderate alcohol consumption, which asserts that as little as one alcoholic drink a day could shorten your life, James Calder, Head of Communications at the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) said; “This study completely overlooks the well documented health benefits light to moderate enjoyment of […]
Midlands craft brewer, Purity Brewing Company, is barging into Birmingham, having purchased a canal boat to increase city centre beer deliveries. The good ship UBU, named after one of Purity’s top-selling beers, will arrive this month as the award-winning brewery takes advantage of the abundant canal routes to reach consumers faster. Purity MD, Paul Halsey, […]
Kirkby Lonsdale brewery has taken over a popular independent coffee shop and relocated it within its own premises. Kircabi Roasters, in Kirkby Lonsdale, is now based at Kirkby Lonsdale Brewery’s venue, The Royal Barn. Anthony Gatrell, owner of Kircabi Roasters, made the difficult decision to hand over the reins to owners of The Royal Barn […]
Wales and the South West will take on London in the finals of The Lager Challenge on 2 July 2018, the first day of Imbibe Live at Olympia London. The five finalists – Geipel from North Wales and the Bristol outpost of Zero Degrees, plus Fourpure, Redchurch and Coalition from London – will pitch for […]
Commenting on the Government announcement to introduce a deposit scheme for plastic, aluminium and glass drinks containers, James Calder, SIBA Head of Public Affairs & Comms said: “Small brewers are conscious of their environmental impact and moves to encourage recycling, reduce waste and pollution are welcome. But SIBA members, as relatively small businesses when compared […]
The consumer thirst for craft beer is showing no signs of wavering, with hazy New England style IPAs and tart, sour beers in the style of Belgian brews becoming commonplace not only in specialist craft beer bars, but pubs and even supermarkets across the UK. The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) represent around 830 independent […]
· BeerX becomes part of the Beviale Family network · Collaboration now in place SIBA’s BeerX, Britain’s largest trade fair for all aspects of beer and brewing, is now an official partner of the Beviale Family. After five successful events in Sheffield, BeerX took place in Liverpool for the first time on 14 and 15 […]
Fuller’s Brewery’s John Keeling has been awarded SIBA’s ‘Silver Tankard’ Lifetime Achievement Award at the organisation’s flagship event, BeerX in Liverpool. The former Head Brewer and now Global Ambassador at the much-loved Chiswick brewery was presented the award by Buster Grant, Chairman of the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA). Introducing the award he was full […]
A string of brewers have taken home Golds in the craft keg competition in the SIBA Independent Beer Awards 2018. Judged by brewers and industry experts and organised by the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) at their flagship BeerX event in Liverpool earlier this week, the awards run across a huge range of beer […]