Brewers’ Research & Education Fund application window opens

Applicants for the Brewers’ Research & Education Fund (BREF) can now lodge their applications via the BBPA website until 31 March 2017.

The BREF is designed to support key technical research into projects. This includes improving a brewery’s environmental footprint, dispense hygiene surveys and developing new hop varieties, as well as a variety of educational activities.

According to the BREF, applicants must ensure that “each submitted application fully articulates how the project will satisfy at least one of the fund objectives”:

  • To promote brewing education, training and research.

  • To research and educate the public about beer consumption.

  • To research the composition and nutritional value of beer in relation to diet and wellbeing.

  • To promote research relating to the environmental and economic sustainability of the brewing sector.

The BREF fund was created from the 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.

Brigid Simmonds, chief executive at the BBPA explained: “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.”

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