Charles Faram team celebrates successes at SIBA BeerX 2023

The Charles Faram team was honoured to be announced as a finalist in the SIBA Business Awards as Supplier Associate of the Year 2023, having previously won the award three years in a row.

The SIBA Business Awards seek to congratulate excellence in the brewing industry across a variety of categories and is a highly prestigious and desirable award to be eligible for

The SIBA Business Awards 2023 were presented on Wednesday 15th March at BeerX in Liverpool by acclaimed beer author, journalist, broadcaster, and consultant Pete Brown Festival Glass was announced as the winner of Supplier Associate of the Year 2023 That company has supplied glassware for Charles Faram events for many years, and - says Charlie Gorham, Charles Faram PR & Marketing Manager,“We may not have won the trophy for Supplier Associate of the Year, but it is still amazing to have been a finalist and to have had brewers take the time to submit written votes and nominations We are so pleased for Festival Glass as they provide quality products and are helpful and lovely people.”

As avid annual attendees at SIBA BeerX in Liverpool, the UK's biggest beer and brewing trade event, Charles Faram was excited to hold an interactive session with a panel of esteemed brewers to discuss how you can utilise Charles Faram brand varieties in highly flavoured, bold and modern beer styles The sessions showcased how British hops are a cost-effective and environmentally favourable move for UK breweries and how this doesn't come at the expense of high impact flavour and aromas. The brewers also demonstrated how British hops can stand shoulder-toshoulder with notorious big hitters from other countries to complement each other As big supporters of the event Charles Faram also sponsored the Hop Yard stage which hosted two days of industry talks, initiative launches, tasting sessions and an own oversubscribed panel session. www.charlesfaram.com

Allan joins Chemisphere UK

Chemisphere UK has announced that Allan Stevenson has joined its team.

Allan (pictured) joins Chemisphere as Draught Quality Training Manager and will be instrumental in building different training packages which will drive quality standards from keg coupler to glass across the UK and further afield. He will add value and make a huge impact using various methods both practical and interactive.

“I can’t wait to get started,” he said “Chemisphere are experts at what they do So to join such a great team and be a part of raising their profile is very exciting. I have grand plans! We’re going to establish a training academy and raise the bar for quality standards in our industry My background in quality training and being one of only seven International Draught Masters in the world makes me a perfect fit I’m so excited to get going!”

Hance McGhie, Chemisphere’s Global Sales Director, said, “With over 20 years experience in the brewing industry Allan brings with him a wealth of knowledge and will be an invaluable resource and team member at Chemisphere. Welcome aboard Allan!” www.chemisphereuk.com