Indie Beer Can festival shortlist

The first round of judging for the inaugural Indie Beer Can Festival competition has taken place. Brewers within the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) have won the majority of finalist places – of the 12 shortlisted beers, 10 are brewed by SIBA members.

The competition was launched earlier this year in partnership with SIBA and received more than 100 entries. All 12 beers will be judged at the festival in September, where Gold, Silver, and Bronze medal winners will be announced.

Nick Stafford, SIBA commercial director, said, “We’re delighted that our members have impressed at the initial stage of judging. The finalists include brewers large and very small, and a wonderful diversity of beer styles, which will now be showcased to buyers, beer writers and other influencers at the Indie Beer Can Festival.

“Craft beer in cans is a growing trend in many markets, notably the USA, and we’re pleased to have been involved in this competition, which has generated huge interest in this packaging format and helped a number of our members to explore it.”

The Indie Beer Can Festival takes place on 11th September in London. Judges for the final include Tesco beer buyer Chiara Nesbitt; industry experts Adrian Tierney Jones and Jane Peyton, president of Cask Brewing Systems, Peter Love and chairman of the Can Makers, Graham Fenton.

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