The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has announced it is partnering with tech-based keg and cask specialist Kegstar (UKI) as headline sponsor of BeerX UK 2019.

The event, set to take place on March 13 and 14 at Exhibition Centre Liverpool, is the biggest trade event in the UK for beer and brewing businesses, attracting thousands of brewers and beer industry professionals looking to expand their knowledge, access the latest technology, and network with others from across the industry.

Kegstar logoSIBA chief executive, Mike Benner, said: “SIBA could not continue to expand and improve BeerX UK without the support of our valued supplier associate members, including, of course, Kegstar, who have this year come on board as our main headline sponsor for the event.

“The cost of purchasing and maintaining containers is a constant worry for independent brewers, and Kegstar are offering a uniquely modern solution to businesses, something which I’m sure brewers will be interested in hearing more about at BeerX UK in March.”

Christian Barden, of Kegstar, said: “We’re blown away to be a headline sponsor for BeerX for the second year running and for the next three years. It also coincides with our third birthday; the team are excited to be part of another great SIBA event. We’re looking forward to a great couple of days of ping pong and beers with customers and industry friends.’’

BeerX will feature a packed schedule of expert workshops, panel debates, networking opportunities, an expanded exhibition from suppliers of products and services, and the SIBA annual meeting — plus a trade-only beer showcase, exclusively featuring award-winning independent craft beers in cask, keg, bottle and can.