Brewers have welcomed the decision to scrap the beer duty escalator and to take one pence off the price of a pint. Keith Bott, of Titanic Brewery, in Burslem, was among industry leaders who campaigned to scrap the duty which has seen beer taxes hiked by 42 per cent since 2008. He believes the move is […]
The founder of a favourite South West tipple has been recognised for his contribution to making great beer. Peter Amor, founder of Wye Valley Brewery, has been awarded the ‘SIBA (Society for Independent Brewers) Silver Tankard Award’ for ‘Outstanding Contribution to the UK Brewing Industry’. Peter has been part of the British brewing industry for […]
The Chiltern Brewery is thrilled to have been awarded Winner of the Best Individual Beer Bottle Label at the SIBA 2013 Business Awards in Burton-upon-Trent on 15th March for its CAMRA Ruby Anniversary Ale. “This is really great news and a real surprise. It is a reward for the vision and hard work put in […]
Celebrity chef Simon Rimmer launched his new range of bottled beers this week at Earle, his award winning restaurant based in Hale. In addition to the first public assessment of his beers, Simon Rimmer simultaneously hosted an all-singing, all-dancing (literally) charity banquet for over 70 guests to raise funds for the Marina Dalglish Appeal; set […]
A Leicestershire brewery is raising a glass to the Food and Drink iNet (Innovation Network) after being given a grant to help with expansion plans. Langton Brewery Ltd at Thorpe Langton, near Market Harborough, has launched a new service offering personalised bottles of beer following a grant from the iNet, which is run by trade […]
Announcements in the Budget do little to hide some uncomfortable truths & the 2,000 Million bombshell that will mean more pain for Stockport Leading Stockport accountants Hallidays LLP are committed to help Stockport businesses get to grips with the problems and pain behind the Budget. Hallidays Managing Partner Nigel Bennett commented: “On the surface there […]
The brewers’ society has chosen Cumbria as the site for its annual North West beer festival in 2013. It will be the biggest beer festival ever held in Cumbria, will showcase 200 cask beers from up to 80 North Western breweries and will gather more Cumbrian beers from more Cumbrian breweries in one place, […]
I nearly crashed my car. Congratulations Keith on yesterday’s announcement your hard work and optimism paid off. Cheers alex Beer Duty DOWN. The news we needed, congratulations to the campaingers and lobbyists. SUPERB RESULT. SPAsoftSytem A HUGE well done!!! Thank you. Liz Andrew L Bevington all the hard work paid off!!!! Steve McDonald Well done […]
Dartmoor Brewery were awarded SIBA’s top accolade for speciality beer for their unique Dartmoor honey-enriched Three Hares real ale at SIBA BeerX National Beer Competition 2013. Three Hares (4.4%) won the prestigious Gold award in the Champion Speciality Beers category. Produced by blending the Brewery’s popular Legend ale with heather and flower honey sourced only […]
By reducing the duty on beer by one penny on the pint, the Chancellor is offering a lifeline to pubs and their communities across the country, says the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA). SIBA chairman Keith Bott said, “We are delighted that the Chancellor has listened to the many voices calling for an end to […]