News
Below is a summary of News from SIBA Nationally and Regionally, as well as from our Brewing and Supplier Associate Members. If you are a member of the press and would like to speak to SIBA regarding a story please contact press@siba.co.uk
- National News
New research shows that reducing duty on draught beer could create over 8,000 new jobs
Reducing the tax paid on draught beer which is destined for the pub could create more than 8,000 extra jobs and result in a £265 million boost to the national
Oakham Ales 'Icon' named best cask beer in the East of England at prestigious awards
Oakham Ales have added to their trophy cabinet with an overall Gold at the SIBA East Independent Beer Awards 2024, beating brewers from across the East of England, stretching from
- Brewery News
Oakham Ales 'Icon' named best cask beer in the East of England at prestigious awards
Oakham Ales have added to their trophy cabinet with an overall Gold at the SIBA East Independent Beer Awards 2024, beating brewers from across the East of England, stretching from
ROYAL NAVY & ROYAL MARINES CHARITY ANNOUNCES POWDER MONKEY BREWING CO AS GOLD BRIDGE PARTNER
The Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) is proud to welcome Hampshire-based Powder Monkey Brewing Co. to its Bridge Partnership scheme as a Gold Partner. Over the past six months,
- Supplier News
Brewlab announce major change in ownership
A Sunderland company supporting the Brewing, Distilling and wider Drinks industry have announced a major change in ownership. Brewlab Ltd has been owned and led by Dr Keith Thomas, a former
i-Keg announce availability of their much awaited innovative range of polymer kegs and casks!
September 2024! After many months of finalising modifications based on feedback from potential customers, the equipment tooling has been completed and en route! UK based factories ready to start manufacturing on arrival
- Political News
MSPs call for a rethink on outdated attitude towards Scottish pubs and brewers to boost Brand Scotland
26 September 2024 Scotland should rethink its “curiously outdated and unbalanced attitude” to pubs and brewers and recognise that there is huge economic and social potential waiting to be unlocked. This is
Independent Brewers call on Chancellor to 'invest in Britain's pubs' by increasing new draught drinks duty discount to 20%
The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA), has today called on the Chancellor to expand the draught duty relief to 20%, throwing a lifeline to the struggling pubs and hospitality sector. Under
- Industry News
MSPs call for a rethink on outdated attitude towards Scottish pubs and brewers to boost Brand Scotland
26 September 2024 Scotland should rethink its “curiously outdated and unbalanced attitude” to pubs and brewers and recognise that there is huge economic and social potential waiting to be unlocked. This is
i-Keg announce availability of their much awaited innovative range of polymer kegs and casks!
September 2024! After many months of finalising modifications based on feedback from potential customers, the equipment tooling has been completed and en route! UK based factories ready to start manufacturing on arrival
Latest News
New research shows that reducing duty on draught beer could create over 8,000 new jobs
Reducing the tax paid on draught beer which is destined for the pub could create more than 8,000 extra jobs and result in a £265 million boost to the national
Abbeydale Brewery’s Jim Rangeley named Brewer of the Year
Sheffield’s Abbeydale Brewery are celebrating this week, after their Lead Brewer, Jim Rangeley, was named Brewer of the Year at the 2024 Brewers Choice Awards. Jim was presented with the prestigious