Despite renewed focus on R&D by the Government in its Spring Budget, 51% of UK SME owners and managers have still never heard of it Even when they are aware of it, a large percentage believe it’s restricted to science, drug and tech companies employing ‘people in white coats’ Over four in 10 SMEs mistakenly […]
The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA), have today welcomed the news that Andrew Griffiths, MP for Burton-on-Trent, has been named as the “Beer Drinker of the Year” by the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group. “Andrew Griffiths MP is a tireless campaigner for beer and brewing and SIBA would like to congratulate him on being named Beer […]
Thornbridge brewery is continuing to pursue further investment in expansion as it draws up plans for the next stage of development at its site in Bakewell. Thornbridge CEO, Simon Webster, explains, “Late last summer we made a substantial investment of £1.6 million in a new bottling line from market leaders, KHS, and new fermentation vessels […]
The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) have today highlighted the need for greater clarity for beer drinkers following a number of buyouts of previously independent craft breweries in the UK by global beer companies, including Camden Town, Meantime, Sharp’s, and most recently London Fields brewery. The London Fields brand and site was recently purchased by […]
Langham Brewery and Gun Brewery have won the top awards in the SIBA South East Independent Beer Awards. The prestigious awards, run by the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) at the Tonbridge Juddians Beer Festival in Kent, are judged by brewers and beer experts and seen very much as the ‘brewers choice’ awards in the […]
The inaugural Chiltern Samaritans Charity Cycle Ride took place on Saturday 3rd July. Organisers were thrilled with the turnout. Over 400 cyclists left the start line, some 60% more than had been anticipated. Perhaps it was the offer of a Free Pint by Malt The Brewery for all who took part! Malt The Brewery agreed […]
When Malt The Brewery were asked to deliver beer to the Thornbury Castle Pub in Marylebone, they could have done what they always do and deliver it in the faithful brewery van. “We’re a small local micro brewery, normally delivering within a 30 mile radius, so central London is technically outside our area” said Jenny […]
Transmission by North Brewing Co in Leeds has been named the UK’s best IPA at Imbibe Live, the third year in a row a Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) member has won at the show. With 40 IPAs in The IPA Challenge overall, five frontrunners made it to the final tasting at the Imbibe Live trade […]
“We are aligned with the Brewers’ Association that independence is a hallmark of craft brewing with our own ‘Assured Independent British Craft Brewer’ seal and welcome their commitment to driving forward beer from independent craft brewers with this new certification. Now, whether beer drinkers are in the UK or the US, they will in future […]
The Royal Barn in Kirkby Lonsdale, owned by SIBA brewer Kirkby Lonsdale Brewery, are getting ready to raise a toast to the six month anniversary of the popular venue. Stuart Taylor and James Law opened the doors to The Royal Barn in December after a three year wait for the venue to be transformed from a […]