I was pleased to speak with the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) today to talk about the impact of Coronavirus on small and independent brewers in the UK.
I'm very proud that Carshalton and Wallington is home to two small breweries, Signal Brewery and Anspach & Hobday, both in the Beddington Industrial Area. I was joined on the call with SIBA by Signal Brewery, and it was very useful to hear from them about how the Coronavirus pandemic has impacted their business.
It is clear that there are challenges for small brewers as the lockdown has continued, and the re-opening of pubs is only part of the solution. I will be taking up their concerns with government to ensure that they can continue to thrive!