SIBA has written to the two Conservative leadership contenders Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt calling on them to back small British independent brewers. SIBA has written to the contenders asking them to rule out any reductions in Small Breweries’ Relief (SBR) and back...
SIBA’s Board has today announced the appointment of James Calder as its new Chief Executive. He will officially take the role up on the 1st July, replacing Mike Benner who is leaving to become Chief Executive of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers. James,...
National pub chain J D Wetherspoons have introduced a new minimum quality control standard for all of their cask ‘real ale’ across the UK in an effort to ensure punters get the perfect pint every time.The new quality control system, called the ‘SIBA Food Safety and...
Mike Benner is to leave his post as Chief Executive of SIBA, the Society of Independent Brewers, at the end of June after five years. He has accepted a new role as Chief Executive of APIL, the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers, representing and campaigning for...
Gloucester Brewery has taken home Overall Champion Gold in the Cask Awards at the SIBA Independent Beer Awards 2019. Swannay Brewery won the top award in Keg and Wibblers Brewery was named the best for bottled or canned beer. Judged by brewers and industry experts and...