Blogs

How the Drinks Industry Has Achieved Success Through #EmbracingEquity

08 March 2023

International Women’s Day (IWD) is a great occasion to stop and reflect, and together celebrate the progress we have made in the world, and in our industry. It is a continuous source of pride for me to see women play more prominent and transformative roles in society, especially in science and leadership.

Discover How Spirits are Distilled, Matured and Blended

07 February 2023

For any company producing spirits to succeed in today’s highly competitive marketplace, it is vital that the professionals involved understand the essentials of distilling and spirit production processes. That's the reason the IBD is launching the Essentials in Distilling course. 

Learn How to Formulate Beer Recipes

23 January 2023

Making great beer is so much more than a Google search for the best ever IPA recipe or reading a book on brewing beer styles you love. This need to ensure that all recipe details are attended to and understood is the reason why what you get from the new beer recipe development course is an essential addition to any brewer’s skill set and continuing professional development.

Brewers and Distillers Come Together in London

10 January 2023

The IBD Southern Section celebrated its Annual Banquet on 18th November 2022 at the Imperial War Museum. It was a memorable evening that followed the Sustainability Roundtable that the Section held at the Brewers Hall earlier on the same day.

The 2022 IBD Irish Section Dinner

06 December 2022

For those who attended the Irish Section dinner this year, and for those interested in knowing how it went, here you have a summary of this joyful event, the first dinner organised by the Irish Section since 2019.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

09 September 2022

It is with great sadness that we, at the Institute of Brewing & Distilling (IBD), have received the news of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.  May she rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family at this difficult time.