Society of Independent Brewers
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The Society of Independent Brewers (formerly the Small Independent Brewers Association, or SIBA) is an organisation representing the interests of
History
Current status
With growing credibility and campaigning success, SIBA has come to represent the broad spectrum of the UK independent brewing sector. There is no longer a ceiling on membership and SIBA.
In 2010, The Guardian reported that SIBA members had seen sales rise by 4% in 2009, and smaller members, who brew fewer than 350 barrels per week who constitute the vast majority of SIBA's membership, saw volume sales rise by 8.5%.[3] SIBA is chaired by Roy Allkin, the owner of Boss Brewing Company.[citation needed]
Activities
SIBA aims to ensure that its members' products are of high quality, and membership is conditional upon adhering to the Code of Practice and By-Laws.
SIBA has previously attended the Great British Beer Festival (GBBF) with a bar showcasing the winners of that year's SIBA National Beer Competition.
In December 2003, SIBA launched the Direct Delivery Scheme (DDS) to help small brewers promote, sell and distribute their beers to local pubs,
See also
References
- ^ Protz, Roger (9 January 2014). "Peter Austin obituary". The Guardian. Guardian News and Media Limited. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
- ^ Wainwright, Martin (August 2011). "Real ale revival led by small breweries". Guardian. Guardian News and Media Limited. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
- ^ Doward, Jamie; Sandhu, Raj (11 September 2010). "Real ale sales on the rise as Britain's beer drinkers tire of lager". The Guardian. Guardian News and Media Limited. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
- ^ "SIBA Direct Delivery Scheme".