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When pubs reopen next week make your first drink a cask beer from a local independent brewery. You can only get cask beer in pubs, so now Cask is BACK, let’s back CASK.
#CaskIsBack
launching today with
@CAMRA_Official
@BIIandBIIAB
@caskmarque
More info:
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SIBA have today announced we are to posthumously award the SIBA Silver Tankard Lifetime Achievement Award to former
@StAustellBrew
Brewing Director Roger Ryman, for his extraordinary contribution to the British brewing industry.
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Today the EU has confirmed that under the VAT Directives, the UK can give a VAT cut for beer served in wet led pubs matching that on food.
We think the PM should reconsider the decision to exclude beer and give a boost to brewers and pubs by cutting VAT on beer to 5%.
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“We are hugely disappointed the Government has today decided to reduce the threshold at which SBR starts to taper from 5000hl of annual production to 2100hl. SIBA has consistently argued that no brewery should lose any relief as the result of any reform.”
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Our next award is for the UK's Best Independent Craft Beer Promotion. And the winner is...
@pelliclemag
. Congratulations to the Pellicle team.
#beerx2022
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Brewery shops CAN open. Government updates guidance exceptions list. Please RT
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The final award is the big one... "SIBA Brewery Business of the Year 2021"
This brewer has had an incredible year, tackling COVID head on, both to keep itself afloat and to help others affected.
This year’s Brewery Business of the Year is
@SignatureBrew
#SIBABusinessAwards
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The next award is for the "UK’s Best Independent Craft Beer Retailer – Single" and the winner is...
@ahoppyplace
for building a sustainable business and brilliant beer shop, despite launching just as the COVID crisis struck.
#SIBABusinessAwards
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So as current guidance stands (in England)
- Off license of alcohol is OK
- Delivery from brewery to home is OK
- Takeaway not OK from hospitality venues
As ever, we're seeking urgent clarity and permission for pubs to trade as takeaway...
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Today our Chief Executive
@jmcalder101
wrote an open letter to JDW Chairman Tim Martin calling on the company to pay brewers what they are owed:
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A statement on a blog we've been made aware of regarding the latest issue of the
@SIBAjournal
Discrimination and hatred of any kind is not welcome in our industry.
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The SIBA Brewery Business of the Year, is...
@brewyorkbeer
. Massive congraulations to the Brew York team.
#beerx2022
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Next up is the "UK’s best independent craft beer pub or bar – city" and the winner is.... somewhat aptly, a bar many of us would be visiting after a 'normal' day at BeerX - it's
@DeadCraftyBeer
! Beer pioneers in Liverpool and huge supporters of indie beer.
#SIBABusinessAwards
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Today at 13:00 (one hour later than originally planned), brewers will be sharing videos of them pouring waste beer away to highlight the lack of support from Government. The ask? A brewery support package, on the same terms as already introduced in Scotland.
#BrewersDownTheDrain
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Beer duty frozen this year! A great success for the combined efforts of the beer industry. Cheers!
#Budget2018
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Following the announcement on Friday, we have today written to
@Hopstuffbrewery
terminating their SIBA membership under rule 2.7c of the members handbook on independence. Our take here:
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Small breweries have seen sales slump by as much as 82% during Covid-19.
And now the government has put forward a tax hike, meaning some of Britain’s independent brewers are fighting for survival.
#SupportSmallBrewers
by signing the petition:
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“We now have 24 hours left to save our independent breweries...With little or no money coming in, thousands of breweries are faced with closure and cancelling this Wednesday’s beer duty payment is now critical” James Calder, SIBA Chief Executive.
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Everyone in team SIBA is saddened to hear today of the passing of
@RogerRyman
of
@StAustellBrew
- a true legend, gentleman and brewer of the highest skill. Our condolences are with his family, friends the the St Austell brewing team.
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We would like to invite as many brewers as possible to join us in saying
#CheerstoBeer
today for
#BeerDayBritain
. We know times are tough but it’s good to celebrate our
#NationalBeerDay
and this wonderful industry every year.
Huge thank you to
@SchoolofBooze
for organising!
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Some sobering news. SIBA survey finds 200m fewer indy pints brewed in 2020 than 19. Economy has shrunk 9.9% but independent brewing shrunk by 34%. Urgent support and sensible re-opening needed, from
@BorisJohnson
@MarkDrakeford
@NicolaSturgeon
@DUPleader
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The PM was pressed multiple times in Parliament on why pubs cannot sell takeaway beer during the second lockdown.
Our response to the PM's statements below, including links to the questions. The fight on this issue is not over.
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The Winner of the "Best Covid Brewery Initiative" 2021 is...
@cloudwaterbrew
!
For a series of incredible and generous initiatives that helped out other businesses across the entire supply chain, and raised remarkable amounts of money for the NHS.
#SIBABusinessAwards
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Our next SIBA Business Award 2022 is for UK's Best Independent Craft Beer Bar or Pub - Rural. The winner is - The Fox & Hounds Beer House in Caversham, Reading. Congratulations to them.
#beerx2022
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It's final award in this years competition. And the Overall Champion of the Keg Beers, is...
@redwillowbrew
for Perceptionless. Massive congratulations to them.
#beerx2022
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Our Chief Executive
@jmcalder101
has been over to
@RoostersBrewCo
bright and early this morning to do a socially distanced hand over of the
@Britbeerwriters
Brewer of the Year Award 2020. Very well deserved and congratulations again
@RoostersOl
🍻 🎉
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The next award is for the UK’s best Independent Craft Beer Retailer - Single. And this award goes to -
@BeerNoEvilUK
in Worthing, West Sussex. Well done guys.
#SIBABusinessAwards
#BeerX2020
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The Digital Beer Awards start next week!
A team of 60 experienced judges sampling their way through 500 different beers, guided by expert Lead Judges:
@MelissaCole
@jaegawise
@EisntCNeil
@LottePeplow
@JonnyGarrett
@jacopo_mazzeo
@miss_susanboyle
@beerhero
@ATJbeer
@FCSlattery
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A fantastic piece in the
@guardian
today on the growing number of brewers opening tap rooms, featuring data from the recently published SIBA British Beer Report and SIBA Award winner
@NorthBrewCo
in Leeds
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Looking to support a small brewery near you by buying some beer direct? Our brewery map, and all the information you need to do so is here:
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In summary:
- Pubs won't open until at least 4th July
- Social distancing measures have to be adhered to, meaning many pubs cannot feasibly open safely or economically
- "Taskforces" to be created to work out the detail
- SIBA already working closely with Gov on detail.
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It’s a simple fix that will mean the new draught beer discount will apply to British independent craft breweries - and not just global brands - we’re asking
@RishiSunak
to
#MakeIt20
Write to your MP today.
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Tomorrow at 12:00 midday, brewers across the UK will be sharing video of them pouring waste beer away to highlight the lack of support from Government. The ask is simple: A brewery support package, on the same terms as already introduced in Scotland.
#BrewersDownTheDrain
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And now the big one! The winner of the
#SIBABusinessAwards
Brewery Business of the Year is…
@NorthBrewCo
! Huge congratulations to everyone at North. Fantastic achievement.
#BeerX2020
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Still no detailed document released from Government regarding conditions of pub opening on July 4th. Was expected at around 5pm this evening.
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The next award is for the "Best Individual Design" and the winner is...
@NorthBrewCo
for its nostalgic and striking Springwell Pils label.
#SIBABusinessAwards
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A wonderful explanation from
@ChefTomKerridge
about the importance of community pubs, we wholeheartedly agree!
'They are a huge part of what people miss'
@cheftomkerridge
lifts the lid on a struggling industry in his new series, 'Save Britain's Pubs'. 🍻
#TheOneShow
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Absolutely heartbreaking to see so much spoiled beer having to be poured away today without compensation as part of
#BrewersDownTheDrain
It is now essential that
@RishiSunak
introduces a Brewers Support Fund, as SIBA secured in Scotland, for the rest of the UK.
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Massive congratulations to our Overall National Champions in the SIBA Digital Beer Awards 2020:
@SalopianBrewery
Darwin's Origin (Gold),
@PlayBrewCo
Los Bandito (Silver),
@LondonBeerLab
Session IPA (Bronze).
Thank you to all judges and brewers involved!
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Heading to the pub? By buying a cask beer from an independent brewery you’re supporting the British brewing and pubs industry. You can only get cask beer in pubs, so now Cask is BACK, let’s back CASK.
#CaskIsBack
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The Government’s proposed tax hike could see some of Britain’s smallest brewers fighting for survival and larger brewers better off, putting around 150 local independent craft breweries at risk – breweries amongst the hardest hit by Coronavirus.
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Visiting a pub tomorrow? Enjoy a cask beer from a local independent brewery and share a photo using
#CaskIsBack
. You can only get cask beer in pubs, so now Cask is BACK, let’s back CASK.
More info:
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Happy
@BeerDayBritain
2021 to everyone in the beer and brewing industry 🍻
We’ll be raising a glass for independent breweries, community pubs, taprooms and bottle shops today.
#cheerstobeer
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Now the penultimate award of this years Independent Beer Awards. The Overall Champion of the Bottle/Can Competition is...
@lakesbrewco
for their NE Session IPA. Very well done to them.
#beerx2022
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The next award is for the "UK’s best independent brewery taproom" - always a hotly contested category, this year's winner is...
@40ftbrewery
for their incredible neighbourhood taproom that caters to all and everyone in Dalston’s diverse community.
#SIBABusinessAwards
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The next award is for the "Best Concept Design" and the winner is...
@AnspachHobday
for their Oktoberfest range, which brought together modern and historic elements of design and brewing into one complete artwork across four cans.
#SIBABusinessAwards
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Come see us for an amazing selection of beers at the
@MichelinGuideUK
star revelation, guided beer our resident beer expert
@MelissaCole
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Award-winning beer writer and Beer Sommelier
@MelissaCole
offers practical advice on how to up your game when it comes to brewery tours, or host the perfect taproom tasting.
"Improve your brewery tours and taproom tastings" 1pm Wed 17th, BeerX Online
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Seeing all your tweets, Facebook and Instagram posts with pints of fresh cask beer being enjoyed in community pubs is filling us with joy this morning!
A huge thank you to the man behind the
#CaskIsBack
hashtag
@RogerProtzBeer
🍻
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Your local independent brewery needs your support.
#SupportSmallBreweries
and sign our petition against changes to taxes on small brewers and give them a fighting chance (CC
@AnspachHobday
@CAMRA_Official
)
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SIBA Members
@FivePointsBrew
will be on
@SkyNews
from approx 7.15pm this evening talking the effects of lockdown on independent breweries.
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We're delighted to be working with award-winning author and sommelier
@MelissaCole
to bring twenty-five extraordinary beers from some of the UK's most exciting independent craft breweries to the
@MichelinGuideUK
Star Revelation on October 7th.
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Timely piece in the
@guardian
today to mark the launch today of the
@CAMRA_Official
Good Beer Guide 2021. Also features a quote from SIBA on worrying number of brewery closures.
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We're delighted to be sponsoring the
@Britbeerwriters
Awards and are sending an amazing Independent Craft Brewers' Beer Box to all UK-based Finalists!
Full tasting notes will be in the box (you'll get one of two versions) but here's a sneak peek at all the breweries involved!
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This is the the beginning of the re-open process, not the end. Huge questions remain about pubs, breweries and what can and is safe to re-open but we will continue to be at the forefront talking to Government on your behalf. Statement on the PM's speech here;
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At the beginning of this crisis we took the view that our main objective was to ensure as many breweries survive as possible. Thats why ALL independent breweries are receiving our daily email updates, giving you clear information on every aspect of Covid19.
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We are delighted to reveal the Finalists in this year’s SIBA Business Awards 2021 - The UK’s Leading independent craft beer businesses.
Massive congratulations to all of the finalists and a huge thank you to those who entered but missed out this year.
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A cross party group of over 100 MPs, including former Pubs Minister Andrew Percy, are today calling on the Chancellor to reconsider changes to SBR - a scheme which has transformed the small brewing sector in the UK.
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Write to your MP to support community pubs and breweries
Small pubs & breweries have been left out of the recovery package announced by the Chancellor. Please use this template letter to write to your MP (includes full instructions + free to all to use)
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We’re asking you to get behind
#MakeIt20
and call on the Government to commit to a reduced draught beer rate for containers starting at 20L, not the 40L threshold announced.
In response to today’s
#Budget2021
announcement on Draught Duty
@SIBA01
has launched a
#MakeIt20
campaign to ensure that the new rate includes small brewers and all containers from 20 litres in size. You can write to your MP using this template -
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The Winner of the "Best Marketing Initiative" Award 2021 is
@SignatureBrew
- who brilliantly tackled loneliness in lockdown with the release of their LoFi low alcohol pale ale – encouraging people to send beer to their friends and connect.
#SIBABusinessAwards
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“By amending this lower threshold to 20 litres the Treasury can ensure all independent breweries benefit from this welcome new duty relief on draught beer,” said the SIBA chief executive, James Calder.
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Today is the day!
Whether you’re a pub or brewery tapping a fresh cask, or a beer lover raising a pint, share your pics today with
#CaskIsBack
.
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Craft beer brewers urge Chancellor to scrap crippling tax hike after 10pm pub curfew - The Sun -
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Yesterday we followed the guidance to the letter and our advice was based on that. But after pressure from
@CAMRA_Official
and SIBA - Government have amended their guidance.
If you have a licensed brewery shop you CAN open. Please follow all health guidance on distance/contact.
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SIBA are today calling on
@hmtreasury
to support Britain's pubs and independent breweries by expanding the new draught duty discount from 5 to 20%.
Join us in asking Government to
#MakeIt20Percent
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If you want to support your local brewery right now, buy direct or from an indy retailer that supports them.
and
Are good to go.
SIBA keeps a brewery map so you can find your local brewer, too:
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Huge thank you to
@jaegawise
and Will of
@WildCardBrewery
who spoke to
@SkyNews
about reversing the proposed changes to small breweries’ relief. An excellent piece which sets out the massive threat small independent brewers are facing.
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Pick up a copy of The
@guardian
today to read about the progress being made to make the beer industry more inclusive. Featuring SIBA South East Director
@jaegawise
(article by
@Will_Hawkes
)
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Our penultimate award of the evening, "SIBA Supplier Associate of the Year 2021".
This award is voted for by SIBA members, so goes to the brewing supplier who has shown the most support to the industry and its brewers.
The winner is...
@CharlesFaram
#SIBABusinessAwards
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We are delighted that
@SIBA_BeerX
will be going ahead as planned tomorrow. A LOT of work goes into this event from our small team and we are very much looking forward to seeing many of you over the next few days in Liverpool!
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We just want to say a huge thankyou to all of the breweries involved in yesterday's
#BrewersDownTheDrain
protest, and all those from across the inudstry who offered support or helped spread the word.
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If brewers are struggling to get through on the HMRC time to pay line, then use this number: 0300 322 9483 - we in the mean time are still pushing for next Wednesday's beer duty payment to be cancelled outright. To the average SIBA member, its £5k that they need right now.
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SIBA and
@CAMRA_Official
are calling on Government to
#BackLocalBeer
and reverse the proposed changes to Small Breweries' Relief.
Increasing their tax bill could be the last straw for hundreds of struggling small independent breweries across the UK.
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SIBA continues to push hard for:
1. Suspension of beer duty
2. ALL breweries to get same support (100% relief and 25k grant) as rest of hospitality as 'primary suppliers'
3. Relaxation of licensing to allow the 1/4 of brewers who currently can't to sell to the public to do
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Our joint statement with
@CAMRA_Official
regarding the potentially misleading Wetherspoons poster advertising lower priced drinks following the Government’s VAT reduction:
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The winner of the "Best Covid Supplier Initiative" Award 2021 is
@CharlesFaram
, who not only took unprecedented steps to support their customers but made the decisions commendably early in preparation for the hard times coming.
#SIBABusinessAwards
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The next award is for the "UK’s Best Independent Craft Beer Retailer – Multiple" and the winner.... is
@RealAle_com
for their continued commitment to great beer, improved chilled storage and a remarkable focus on inclusive, approachable customer service.
#SIBABusinessAwards
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Our joint press release with
@CAMRA_Official
on
@LSRPlaid
’s excellent Parliamentary debate on Small Breweries Relief, which saw cross party calls for a change of policy from Government.
#SupportSmallBrewers
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Time for the UK’s best single independent craft beer retailer, a beer retailer or a business which has recently shown a commitment to promoting independent craft beer. And the UK’s Best Single Independent Craft Beer Retailer is…
@EpicureanThe
!
#BeerXUK
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Next up in the
#SIBABusinessAwards
is the award for UK’s Best Independent Craft Beer Promotion. And the winner is… Nottingham Craft Beer Week! Congratulations!
#SIBABusinessAwards
#BeerX2020
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This sets out container sizes, ABV's and unit definitions based on the new 'immoderate consumption' guidance
@PortmanGroup
have published today. If a complaint is made, this is what it means. Much of the new code is sensible, but SIBA is opposed to this:
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We're working on getting this email to you ASAP but are trying to get clarification on a couple of very important points from No10 before we hit send. We promise as soon as we know, you will too!
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UK's smallest breweries are already fighting for survival due to the pandemic - and now they're facing unfair changes to taxes.
Back local beer by signing the petition:
#SupportSmallBrewers
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All of us at SIBA want to say a huge thanks to the stewards, bar team, cellar team, security staff and the people behind the scenes at Exhibition Centre Liverpool for making
@SIBA_BeerX
2019 such a huge success. We couldn’t do it without you. Thank you!
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The final Businsss Award of the night. The winner of Brewery Business of the Year is...
@thornbridge
! Congratulations to them.
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The Government have now responded to the
@AnspachHobday
petition (backed by SIBA &
@CAMRA_Official
).
But we need to keep up the momentum and today we have sent out a joint poster for pubs, taprooms and bars to use. Download here:
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The next award is for the "Best Business Innovation" and the winner is...
@NMBCo
for the way they merged digital technology with graffiti art to create an immersive campaign.
#SIBABusinessAwards
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Now it’s time for the UK’s Best Independent Craft Brewery Taproom. Highly commended in this category is the Cold Town House in Edinburgh. But the winner is…
@SaltBeerFactory
in Saltaire. Congratulations!
#SIBABusinessAwards
#BeerX2020
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We know it’s a Friday afternoon... but we’ve emailed full details of the new social campaign and if you could share some stuff over the weekend it will make a huge difference!
#Here4IndieBeer
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Huge congratulations to this year’s
@Britbeerwriters
Brewer of the Year Oliver Fozard of
@RoostersBrewCo
!
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