Finalists in the SIBA Business Awards have been revealed. The winners will be announced at BeerX, in Liverpool, in just under two weeks’ time.
“The businesses revealed as finalists in the SIBA Business Awards 2026 have shown judges just how exciting, vibrant, and important the independent brewing industry really is in the UK,” said SIBA chief executive Andy Slee.
“The quality and volume of entries across the awards was truly outstanding, and it was my pleasure to chair the judging panel and help choose this year’s shortlist.
“I look forward to seeing you all at the awards presentation on 18th March in Liverpool where we’ll reveal the overall winners. And huge congratulations on making it this far and being named one of the best in the UK.”
The judging panel was hosted by awards partner Napthens Solicitors, and comprised Rachel Auty (of Women on Tap CIC), Chris Welham (Licensed Trade Charity), Phil Mellows (journalist and author), Tony Sophoclides (UKHospitality), Laura Mackie (SIBA non-executive director), Neil Walker (head of communications at SIBA), and Andy Slee. The awards will be presented by beer writer Pete Brown.
The finalists
Marketing implementation
Charnwood
Indie Rabble
Fyne Ales
Ossett
Sustainable business
Adnams
Fell
Good Chemistry
Muntons
Community Engagement
Bristol Beer Factory
Gan Yam
The Coach
Three Brothers
Individual design
Fell, St Sunday Lager
Fyne Ales, Rook
Jennings, Lorton Ale
Moonwake, Dolcita
Twice Brewed, All Out of Bubblegum
Concept design
Fyne Ales, Origins Project
Jennings, Rebrand
Ossett, Rat range
Queer Brewing, Rebrand
Tap Social, core range
Business innovation
Fable
Three Brothers
NOA Bakehouse
Commercial achievement
40ft
Anspach & Hobday
Bollington
Tap Social
Diversity champion
Indie Rabble
Sheep in Wolf’s Clothing
Queer Brewing
Employer of the Year
Fell
Sheep in Wolf’s Clothing
Tap Social
Best collaboration
Ampersand and Norwich University of the Arts
Attic and Cross Country Trains
Full Circle and Greggs
Fyne Ales and Co-op
Best new independent brewery
Howe Beer Project
Jennings
Sheep in Wolf’s Clothing
Best independent brewery taproom
Bellfield
Fyne Ales
SALT
The Indian Brewery
Best independent brewery webshop
Anspach & Hobday
Hackney Church
Indie Rabble
Best independent retailer
Pivovar
Stirchley Wines & Spirits
Best independent beer bar or pub, city
Fell Northern Quarter, Manchester
Green Goddess, Blackheath
Old Grey Mare, York
The Coach, Bridgend
Best independent beer bar or pub, rural
Northstowe Tap & Social, Northstowe
The Crafty Dragon, Whitchurch
The Bailey Head, Oswestry
The Brewers 1841, Ossett
Brewers’ brewer of the year (brewer nominated)
Dan Gooderham, Adnams
Fiona MacEachern, Loch Lomond
Harry Gwilliam, Attic Brew Co
Supplier associate of the year (brewer nominated)
Brand Weaver
BREWW
Inspiration
LemonTop
