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
UK’s best beers revealed: Breweries take home the Gold in the SIBA Independent Beer Awards 2024
The results are in for the UK’s biggest independent beer competition, with three breweries taking the Overall Gold across the Cask, Keg, and Bottle/Can competitions at the SIBA Independent Beer
Thornbridge Brewery named SIBA’s “Brewery Business of the Year 2024” in a glitzing night for the independent beer industry
The winners in the SIBA Business Awards 2024 have today been revealed – highlighting the very best beer businesses across the UK – including breweries, pubs, taprooms and bottle shops
- Brewery News
The Indian Brewery Expands Its Presence with Exciting New Brewery & Tap Room
The Indian Brewery is thrilled to announce its official expansion into a new premises in theheart of the Jewellery Quarter, St Paul's Square. Situated on the corner of Mary Ann
FAMILY BREWERY COMMENCES CELEBRATING THEIR 150TH ANNIVERSARY
The fiercely independent, family-owned Batemans Brewery will be marking its 150th anniversary this year with a series of exciting events, promotions and celebrations. One of the few truly independent, family-owned
- Supplier News
Close Brothers Brewery Rentals announces new Managing Director
We are delighted to announce that Ross Mair, has been appointed as Managing Director of Close Brothers Brewery Rentals. Having spent 18 years working for the Dutch brewer Heineken in various
Glass packaging & drink processing specialist extends service offering in strategic acquisition
Rawlings & Son (Bristol) Limited (Rawlings Group – www.rawlingsgroup.co.uk), a multi-brand packaging and drink processing specialist, has acquired Paper Bag Co Limited (www.paperbagco.co.uk ), in a seven-figure deal advised on
- Political News
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
SIBA comments on new NHS 'Long Term Plan'
Commenting on the announcement of new ‘alcohol care teams’ within the NHS, Mike Benner, Chief Executive said: “We know the vast majority of people in the UK drink sensibly at home
- Industry News
New figures show UK begins 2024 with fewer breweries than start of 2023 – with North of England worst hit
Figures released today show the UK had less breweries overall on the 1st January 2024 than at the same time in 2023, with a -13 Net closure rate over twelve months. The
SIBA Business Award 2024 entry deadline extended to 12th February
The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) have today announced an extension to the entry deadline for the the SIBA Business Awards 2024, with the final entry deadline now set for
Latest News
UK’s best beers revealed: Breweries take home the Gold in the SIBA Independent Beer Awards 2024
The results are in for the UK’s biggest independent beer competition, with three breweries taking the Overall Gold across the Cask, Keg, and Bottle/Can competitions at the SIBA Independent Beer
Thornbridge Brewery named SIBA’s “Brewery Business of the Year 2024” in a glitzing night for the independent beer industry
The winners in the SIBA Business Awards 2024 have today been revealed – highlighting the very best beer businesses across the UK – including breweries, pubs, taprooms and bottle shops