Figures released today show the UK brewing industry post a considerable -38 net closure rate across the UK, with all regions either seeing a reduction in the overall number or remaining the same. The figures released by the SIBA UK Brewery Tracker show the UK total number of active brewers now stands at 1777, a -38 drop […]
With the fast-track pavement licensing procedure now permanent, here are some of the key areas that we at AfterHours, part of Napthens, think premises should be aware of. Further guidance from the Government on the scheme and a support letter can be found in the following links: Guidance Letter As always AfterHours can provide support […]
Responding to the announcement by DEFRA on the Deposit Return Scheme fro drinks containers, Richard Naisby, Chair of SIBA, said: “To make the Deposit Return Scheme work for small independent breweries and consumers we need one scheme that is introduced with the same materials, the same rules and on the same day across the UK. […]
Stannary Brewing Co and Hop Union Brewery have taken home the two Overall Champion awards at the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) South West Independent Beer Awards, which took place last night at the MaltingsFest beer festival in Newton Abbot. ‘Winnemucca’ by Stannary Brewing Co, a hazy double dry hopped New England Pale Ale, was named […]
The Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) have agreed a partnership with Imbibe Live for their July 2024 show, taking place at London’s Olympia Exhibition Centre. SIBA represent independent craft breweries and supplier companies across the UK and are the Big Voice of Independent Beer – fighting for a fairer deal for independent brewers in Government and showcasing their […]
The Net Zero Pint: Why It Matters If we want future generations to know the feeling of a cold pint on a warm summer evening the UK brewing industry must transition towards Net Zero. But what does this mean for our beloved breweries, especially the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are the backbone of […]
The Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) has partnered with the Great British Pub Awards to introduce a brand-new category for Best Beer Pub, with nominations now open. Building on the success of SIBA’s “Independent Beer Bar” which they brought to the Awards in 2023 and which will return again in 2024, the new […]