Independent Family Brewers of Britain
| Company type | Trade association |
|---|---|
| Industry | Brewing |
| Founded | 1993-04-14 |
| Headquarters | London , United Kingdom |
Area served | United Kingdom |
Key people | James Staughton (Chairman) |
The Independent Family Brewers of Britain (IFBB) was founded in 1993 by chief executives from family-run breweries within the Pimlico Group, all affiliated with the UK's Brewers Society, now known as the British Beer and Pub Association. Together, these members oversee ownership of upwards of 700 beer brands and operate in excess of 4,200 public houses. The organization is currently chaired by James Staughton, who serves as Managing Director of St Austell Brewery.
Background
The IFBB was inaugurated on 14 April 1993 at Brewers' Hall in London, initially comprising 36 member breweries.
One of its primary aims has been the protection of 'The Tie'—a condition obligating tenants to purchase beers exclusively from their brewery under tenancy contracts. Additionally, the IFBB supports initiatives such as recruiting licensees, providing training focused on beer quality, and encouraging the growth of cask ale consumers.
The group was established in response to proposals from the European Commission that posed risks to small breweries’ ownership rights over pubs, potentially threatening the heritage of Britain's family-run brewing industry.
In collaboration with the British Beer and Pub Association, the IFBB created two codes of conduct targeting lessees and tenants. These codes are compulsory for members and facilitate streamlined self-regulation alongside affordable dispute resolution services, covering more than 4,000 pubs across England and Wales.
Members
Present members consist of:
- Adnams
- Arkell's
- Batemans
- Daniel Batham
- SA Brain
- Donnington Brewery
- Elgoods
- Everards
- Felinfoel
- Fullers
- Hall and Woodhouse
- Harveys
- Holdens
- Joseph Holt
- Hook Norton
- Hydes
- JW Lees
- McMullens
- Palmers
- Robinson's
- Shepherd Neame
- St Austell
- Theakston Brewery
- Thwaites
- Timothy Taylor
- Wadworths
- Wells and Young's
Previous members include: