April: CIBD News | Chartered Institute of Brewers and Distillers

Read a summary of the first CIBD newsletter in April.

Register for the CIBD Sustainability in Brewing Conference 2025, upskill with our Short Courses, and read the March BDI!

Read the highlights from the CIBD newsletter sent on 9th April. To keep updated and receive the latest CIBD news straight into your inbox, subscribe to our newsletter!

Join us at the CIBD Sustainability in Brewing Conference!

Sign up for the conference today. Members of CIBD and BFBI, and students and apprentices get a special discounted rate! Ticket price includes all the sessions, lunches on both days and a social BBQ event.

Why you should attend:

  • Learn from industry leaders and gain expert insights.
  • Walk away with actionable strategies, best practices, and innovative technologies to implement in your own brewing operations.
  • Connect with brewers, suppliers, and industry professionals to share knowledge and build connections.

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Register for the October 2025 General Certificate!

Our expertly crafted learning materials, developed by industry leaders and recognised as the gold standard by employers, provide top-tier technical training to support your career.

Registration for the October exams end on 13th August. Find all the details, including prices and exam dates, in our brochure.

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CIBD Short Courses in Distilling

Whether you're new to distilling or an industry professional looking to refine your expertise, the CIBD on-demand courses offer a cost-effective, flexible, and interactive way to advance your skills.

  • Essentials in Distilling: Gain insight into how spirits are distilled

  • Spirit Sensory Analysis: Discover how to implement an effective sensory analysis programme that can improve your process and products

  • Gin Production: The Gin Production course gives you the knowledge essential for producing exceptional gins, consistently and at minimum cost

Short Courses

Develop your skills, knowledge, and connection in the brewing sector with the University of Tasmania

Following a successful pilot in 2023, we’ve partnered again with the University of Tasmania and FermenTasmania to offer this tailored program for brewers in Tasmania. The course blends hands-on experience with essential brewing theory to support your growth in the industry.

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March BDI available online

In the March edition of Brewer and Distiller International - now available online - we take a look at Manx Malt, bioengineered yeast strains and the power of autonomous maintenance.

Read the BDI

PhD Research Project: Brewing Formulation and Stability of Beer Head Foams

This is a great opportunity to explore the science behind beer head foams in this exciting PhD project at the University of Birmingham, developed in collaboration with Diageo. Investigate the formation, stability, and collapse of beer foams to support the innovation of high-quality, low/no alcohol beverages like Guinness 0.0. Gain hands-on experience, attend world-leading conferences, and contribute to research in brewing science.

PhD Research Project: Brewing Formulation and Stability of Beer Head Foams

Network and learn from the community by attending our events!

  • CIBD Homebrew Competition 2025 on 19th April. This year, the competition will take place at the Biscuit Factory Beer Festival, offering home and amateur brewers the chance to have their beers judged by industry professionals and the public.
  • Inside the Welbeck Estate: Cask Ale Brewery and Rum Distillery on 24th April. Join us for a tour of a thriving Microbrewery specialising in bottle and cask conditioned beer followed by a tour of Europe’s biggest specialist rum distiller.
  • Brewing Diploma Module 1 and 2 Exam Revision Sessions on 29th April and 7 May. The Midland Section invites candidates taking the Diploma in Brewing Module 1 and Diploma in Brewing Module 2 (June 2025 exam) to exam preparation sessions.
  • Social meeting at Hook Norton Brewery on 1 May. Explore a traditional Victorian ‘tower’ brewery, where the brewing process flows from floor to floor - mashing at the top, boiling in the middle, and fermentation and racking at the bottom.
  • Ahascragh Distillery Visit & Talk on Spirit Quality Analysis on 2 May. Experience a guided tour of Ahascragh Distillery, Ireland’s first eco-distillery of scale, and discover the latest innovations in sustainable distilling.
  • Research and Robotics Tour on 2 May. Find out more about the latest whisky research and the applications of robotics in the drinks sector.
  • BritHop 2025 on 8 May. Hosted by the University of Kent, in collaboration with the British Hop Association, Wye Hops, and leading brewers, this event will bring together industry professionals, researchers, and growers to explore cutting-edge developments shaping the future of hops and brewing.
  • Sustainable Spirit Production on 1 May. Ideal for distillers and anyone with an interest in sustainable drinks production, this visit will showcase how Cooper King Distillery operates entirely on renewable energy. 
  • Lunch with Senior Members on 5 June. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon at the historic Dusty Miller, a Grade II listed pub once known as the meeting place of the infamous Cragg Vale Coiners. Enjoy a tasty lunch and a selection of up to six cask beers.
  • "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy" - Benjamin Franklin on 17 May. Tour a fascinating Trappist brewery specialising in bottle production, followed by a visit to an award-winning pub brewery that produces both bottle and cask conditioned beer.
  • Annual Walk and Brewery Visit on 21 and 22 June. Join the CIBD Great Northern Section for a fun weekend of networking, socialising, and enjoying the great outdoors. Open to members, guests, partners, family, and friends, this event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with others in the industry while exploring scenic walking routes and visiting a brewery.

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