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

Flexibility on Destruction of Beer in Pub Cellars – an update from HMRC

SIBA has received much needed clarification on the new guidance from HMRC on the destruction of spoilt beer. HMRC has introduced a temporary measure to help brewers with the destruction of

SIBA Chief Executive James Calder writes open letter to JDW Chairman Tim Martin over beer payments

Dear Tim Coronavirus and the impact on small brewers It goes without saying that we are in the most challenging period the brewing and pub industry has ever faced. I am writing

BREAKING: Chancellor confirms that March Beer Duty payment will NOT be cancelled, leaving thousands of small independent breweries under threat

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has today called the Chancellor’s decision to collect March’s Beer Duty payments as ‘incredibly disappointing’ and a ‘huge blow for the UK’s small independent

Time is running out to save Britain’s independent brewers from looming beer tax bill

Pressure is mounting on Government to cancel this Wednesday’s Beer Tax bill for breweries struggling to stay afloat during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA), who represent around

CAMRA, SIBA & CROWDFUNDER JOINS FORCES TO ‘PULL TOGETHER’ INDUSTRY AGAINST CORONAVIRUS

Following Government advice to avoid pubs and other social venues during the Coronavirus outbreak, the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has partnered with CAMRA and Crowdfunder to help pubs, clubs,

Tonight’s statement raises more questions than it answers for the UK’s small independent brewers

Commenting on tonight’s (17th March) Covid 19 press conference James Calder, SIBA Chief Executive said: "This evening the Prime Minister and the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced £330bn of guaranteed loans

Tuckers Maltings Beer Festival 2020 - Beer Menu revealed

Details of the Tuckers Maltings Beer Festival 2020, including the Beer Menu have now been revealed. See below for more details. Click here to download the Tuckers Maltings 2020 Beer Menu (4MB) Location: Osborne

GIPSY HILL BREW CO SNATCH TOP PRIZE AT INAUGURAL ‘LOVE BEER LONDON’ BEER AWARDS

A triple fruited sour beer by Gipsy Hill Brewing Co has taken home the Overall Champion Award at the ‘Love Beer London’ Beer Awards, making it the Official best craft