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SIBA appoints new CEO

15-Nov-2022 By Rebecca Weller

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has announced the appointment of its new chief executive.

SBR changes leaves small brewers in limbo

21-Jul-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Small independent brewers in the UK have been left in limbo, a year on from the Treasury’s changes to Small Breweries’ Relief (SBR), one trade body has warned.

Opinion

‘Road to recovery for pubs and breweries stretches many years ahead’

13-May-2021 By James Calder, chief executive of the Society of Independent Brewers

We’ve all seen the pictures of people enjoying pub gardens and brewery tap yards across the UK. You might assume that everything for our industry is getting back to normal.

SIBA purchases majority shareholding in Flying Firkin

04-Dec-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has purchased a major stake in beer supplier Flying Firkin as part of its commercial strategy to develop routes to market opportunities for its members.

CAMRA chief Mike Benner to leave for SIBA top job

24-Mar-2014 By Mike Berry

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has named Mike Benner, currently chief executive at the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) as its new managing director.

Arkell's strikes gold at SIBA's BeerX awards

18-Mar-2014 By James Wallin

Wiltshire brewer Alex Arkell has described the Gold award presented to his company at last week’s BeerX celebrations as “the ulitmate endorsement of our beer”.

SIBA unveils speaker list for BeerX

19-Feb-2013 By Michelle Perrett

A diverse line up of speakers including a TV chef, an American craft brewer and leading figures from the Government and Opposition will address BeerX, the event staged by the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) in Sheffield on 15 March.

SIBA brewers send beer to CAMRA rally

11-Dec-2012 By Michelle Perrett

Brewers from the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) are sending ales to Westminster on Wednesday to ensure none of the expected 1,000 people rallying against the beer duty escalator go dry.

SIBA announces award winners

09-Mar-2012 By Gurjit Degun

Oakham Ales, Bristol Beer Factory and Hepworth & Company have won the Society of Independent Brewers’ (SIBA) Supreme Champion Awards for cask ale, bottled beer and craft beer in keg, respectively.

SIBA launches 2011 Business Awards

05-Jul-2011 By Michelle Perrett

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has launched its 2011 Business Awards.

SIBA to focus on people power at conference

23-Feb-2010 By Ewan Turney

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) will celebrate people power at its annual conference.

Miller Brands signs up to SIBA

16-Sep-2009

Miller Brands UK (MBUK) has become the latest company to sign up as an associate member of the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA). It joins...

Caledonian first to apply for new SIBA status

09-Mar-2009 By Ewan Turney

The Caledonian Brewery has become the first brewer to apply for associate membership of the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA), following changes to its membership rules.