A UK-wide beer week promoting ‘independent beer, pubs and people’ is returning for a second year, with a string of events set to take place in pubs, bars and brewery taprooms. Indie Beer Week 2026 will take place from the 10th to the 19th April (taking in two weekends), with pubs, breweries and beer retailers running meet the brewer events, tap […]
An MBE has been awarded to Paul Kevin Hegarty, of Lichfield, a trustee of the Licensed Trade Charity, for charitable service to the hospitality sector. Andy Slee, the Chief Executive of Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) where Paul is a Non-Exec Director, had this to say; “Paul has a long and illustrious history […]
In a new transatlantic partnership between independent brewing trade associations, Champion brewers from the UK are going to have the opportunity to go up against the best that the USA and rest of the World has to offer at the World’s biggest beer competition – The World Beer Cup. National Champions from the UK’s leading […]
The Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) have today announced a new partnership with the Licensed Trade Charity (LTC), which will bring a wide range of wellbeing and practical support services to SIBA Brewing members, their employees, and families. “The LTC has a long and respected history of supporting those who work across the […]
SIBA and Punch are delighted to be strengthening the relationship between local brewers and the community pubs they serve. To help Publicans and Management Partners make a more informed choice of local beer available to them, Punch has introduced an online ordering system in its supportive local pubs. With promising early results, the hope is to […]
For a limited-time, Anton Paar UK are offering a 10% discount on its flagship DMA 35 portable density and concentration meter, plus a FREE rubber housing accessory, designed specifically to meet the demanding needs of the brewing industry. In the highly competitive beer market, consistent quality and real-time process control are critical for brewers of […]
In a significant boost for the independent brewing industry, a new insurance solution has been launched, specifically crafted to meet the unique challenges faced by small and medium-sized breweries. Backed by global insurance giant AXA, this innovative policy goes the extra mile, offering a suite of protections that speak directly to the heart of brewing […]
The Indie Beer Awards have today announced a new partnership with the Guild of Beer Sommeliers to further improve the standard of judging at their beer competitions across the UK. The Indie Beer Awards, which are organised by the Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) and take place across the UK, will be utilising […]
Anton Paar, the world market leader in density measurement, has launched a new generation of digital density meters. The series ranges from the three-digit DMA 502 benchtop units to the most accurate density meter in the world, DMA 6002, with six-digit repeatability. These instruments have benefited from major in-house investments in production and calibration processes […]
From January, government funding for the Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship is expected to be restricted to learners under the age of 22 at the point they start the programme. If you’re a business owner or employer looking to invest in your leadership team – or in your own development – this may be your […]