Timothy Taylor joins Society of Independent Brewers

16th January 2012, 9:32am

Yorkshire-based family brewer Timothy Taylor has joined the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA).

SIBA has more than 500 brewing members. It has consistently argued for local beers, enjoyed in moderation in pubs, to be seen as 'part of the solution, not the problem' in relation to alcohol misuse, and for the vital role of brewing and pubs at the heart of local communities, to be recognised in the Government's beer taxation and wider economic and social policies.  

SIBA chief executive Julian Grocock said: "We are delighted to welcome such a highly-respected and long-established family brewer into the SIBA fold and are confident they will make a valuable contribution to our ongoing campaigns.  

"Timothy Taylor epitomises the values SIBA is seeking to protect: traditional craft brewing, providing jobs for local people and producing distinctive, quality beers that are at the heart of local pubs." 

Grant Simpson, sales director at Timothy Taylor, added: "Timothy Taylor is older and larger than many other SIBA members, but we share with them a passion for traditional cask ale, produced from top quality ingredients.  

"SIBA speaks out for the UK's quality craft brewers and we have joined in order to contribute to the debate about the future of our industry."

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