SIBA’s board has today (13th June) announced the appointment of James Calder as its new Chief Executive. He will officially take the role up on the 1stJuly, replacing Mike Benner who is leaving to become Chief Executive of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers. James, who is currently SIBA’s Head of Public Affairs and Communications […]
The UK is now set to leave the European Union on the 31st October 2019. At the time of writing the Conservative party is in the process of electing a new leader, and a new Prime Minister. Despite the delay to Brexit there is still a good chance the UK will leave the EU […]
The consumer love affair with craft beer appears far from over, with industry experts predicting the next generation will be “drinking less, but better” – choosing quality products such as local independent craft beers over mainstream, mass-produced brews. As the Millennial generation (currently aged 23-38) gives way to Generation Z (currently aged under 22) more […]
St Anne’s Brewery and Glamorgan Brewing Co have taken home the two top awards in SIBA’s Wales & West Independent Beer Awards, winning the “cask” and “bottle & can” competitions respectively – one with a coffee stout and one with a Welsh Cake Stout. The awards are run by the Society of Independent Brewers prior to the opening […]
Commenting on the Scottish Government announcement, made today by Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham on introducing Deposit Return Schemes for drinks containers in Scotland, James Calder, Head of Public Affairs said: “Whilst craft brewers are keen to do their bit for the environment, this announcement is worrying for small independent brewers who sell beer in Scotland. […]
Cullercoats Brewery in North Shields and Ossett Brewery in West Yorkshire have taken the two top spots in the Society of Independent Brewers’ SIBA North East Independent Beer Awards, which took place yesterday (3rdMay), with beer judging taking place throughout the day until the awards presentation at Gateshead Beer & Music Festival, which continues today. Cullercoats Brewery […]
National pub chain J D Wetherspoons have introduced a new minimum quality control standard for all of their cask ‘real ale’ across the UK – in an effort to ensure punters get the perfect pint every time. The new quality control system, called the ‘SIBA Food Safety and Quality Standard’, is administered by the Society […]
“I would like to advise that Nick has resigned from his role as SIBA’s Operations Director with effect from 30th April 2019 after over ten years as an employee and a long-standing association with SIBA. I would like to thank Nick for his hard work and commitment to SIBA over the years. Following Mike Benner’s resignation from his […]
The All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group (APPBG) has announced an inquiry into the future of UK pubs and invites businesses, organisations and individuals with an interest in the potential of this vital part of the UK to submit evidence. The cross-party panel of MPs and Peers will be inquiring into the contribution of pubs to their […]
Ninkasi are hosting an open day to show off their full tank range as well as the additional services we offer. “Please come on down for a beer and a bite and to talk to one of the team about what Ninkasi can do for you. The open day gives the chance to see our tanks working […]