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A major grants fund for scientific research and education in the brewing industry has begun inviting applications for 2017/18 via the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) website.
Under the Brewers’ Research and Education Fund (BREF), applicants have just under three months to submit their bids, with a deadline for funding applications of March 31.
The BREF supports technical research into projects such as improving breweries’ environmental footprint, dispense hygiene surveys and developing new hop varieties, as well as a variety of educational activities.
The fund was created from proceeds from the sale of the BBPA’s original headquarters in Portman Square, central London. The Worshipful Company of Brewers acts as trustee and administers the fund, with the BBPA providing the secretariat and publicity.
BBPA chief executive, Brigid Simmonds, said: “I’m delighted the fund is open for another year. BREF has supported many important projects over the years. It is a great legacy from the Brewers’ Society and the Institute of Brewing, and I would encourage applications.”
