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SIBA, the Society of Independent Brewers, was established in 1980 to represent the interests of the growing number of independent breweries in Britain.
SIBA British Craft Beer Report 2019
The Future of Small Breweries’ Relief
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ASSURED INDEPENDENT BRITISH CRAFT BREWERS
An ‘Assured Independent British Craft Brewer’ is a brewery which has agreed to abide by SIBA’s Food Safety & Quality standard – meaning you get a beer of the highest quality, crafted with the utmost care.
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 membership offers brewers and suppliers a variety of benefits, click above to find out more.
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
Scottish brewers petition for changes to Deposit Return Scheme
Small independent brewers in Scotland have called on the Scottish Government to make changes to the proposed Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), expected to be introduced next year. Meeting in Edinburgh on
SIBA Chief Executive writes to key ministers on issues facing independent craft brewers
After the recent General Election, SIBA’s Chief Executive, James Calder, has written to key ministers in the new Government outlining the challenges and opportunities for independent craft brewers over the
UK’s independent brewers will be “under one roof” as Chancellor Sajid Javid expected to deliver news on future of Small Breweries’ Relief
The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has today responded to the news that Chancellor Sajid Javid’s first budget will take place on the 11th March, a day when around a thousand
Concerned Scottish Brewers write open letter to Cabinet Secretary Roseanna Cunningham on Deposit Return
A group of small brewers from across Scotland have today (10 December 2019) written an open letter to the Scottish Government on the proposed Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). This comes as
Industry News
SIBA respond to Portman Group's second ruling on Tiny Rebel's Cwtch
"It is frustrating to see the Portman Group complaints panel force Welsh brewer Tiny Rebel through this process again, given that the brewery consulted with the standards body and made recommended changes
Love Beer London: A new craft beer festival aiming to be a force for good in the capital
A new beer festival in London King’s Cross is setting out to ‘Brew good and do good’, bringing together beer donated from over a hundred of the best breweries in London and
SIBA Member News
Scottish brewers petition for changes to Deposit Return Scheme
Small independent brewers in Scotland have called on the Scottish Government to make changes to the proposed Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), expected to be introduced next year. Meeting in Edinburgh on
Windswept Brewing Co and Cairngorm Brewery win overall Golds at the SIBA Scotland Independent Beer Awards
Windswept Brewing Co and Cairngorm Brewery have taken home the two top spots at the coveted SIBA Scotland Independent Beer Awards 2019. The prestigious awards, run by the Society of Independent
Reports
SIBA BRITISH CRAFT BEER REPORT 2019
SIBA British Craft Beer Report 2019: Industry growth, new jobs, fresh challenges
