About Us
The Institute of Brewing & Distilling was originally established as The Laboratory Club in 1886. From inception, its mission has been to provide excellence in technical education for professional brewers and distillers and associated suppliers in their pursuit of perfection.
With Qualifications globally recognised and 4 levels of expertise, the IBD caters for all types of professionals with a passion for brewing and distilling.
Over 100,000 industry professionals have received their technical education with us. The IBD is a global institution with more than 3,000 members across 90 countries. Every year, around 4,000 professionals take our qualifications providing transformational outcomes both for individuals and their businesses.
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Press releases
The Institute of Brewing and Distilling launches a short course on gin...
This course gives distillers the knowledge and techniques essential for producing exceptional gin. The Institute of Brewing and Distilling... read more
12.03.2024 • By Institute of Brewing & Distilling
The Institute of Brewing and Distilling launches its first Dry Hopping...
This course gives brewers the knowledge and techniques essential for producing exceptional dry hopped beers. The Institute of Brewing and... read more
26.02.2024 • By Institute of Brewing & Distilling
New IBD General Certificate in Distilling in Spanish
The Institute of Brewing & Distilling (IBD), the pioneering educational charity that provides the most recognised brewing and distilling... read more
19.02.2024 • By Institute of Brewing & Distilling
The Institute of Brewing & Distilling launches the No and Low Alcohol...
The course gives brewers the knowledge and techniques essential for making excellent no and low alcohol beer. The Institute of Brewing &... read more
08.11.2023 • By Institute of Brewing & Distilling
Megan Sheehy as a New President
The Institute of Brewing & Distilling is delighted to announce Dr Megan Sheehy as the new President. Megan is taking on the role from Bhavya... read more
19.09.2023 • By Institute of Brewing & Distilling
The Institute of Brewing & Distilling has been granted chartered status
The Institute of Brewing & Distilling (IBD) is delighted to announce that it has been granted chartered status. In one of the most important... read more
19.09.2023 • By Institute of Brewing & Distilling
The Institute of Brewing & Distilling Launches its First Course for...
The Institute of Brewing & Distilling (IBD) , the most widely recognised learning provider of technical education in the brewing industry in the... read more
24.08.2023 • By Institute of Brewing & Distilling
The Institute of Brewing & Distilling launches the Beer Sensory Analysis...
The Institute of Brewing & Distilling (IBD), the most widely recognised learning provider of technical education in the brewing industry in the... read more
08.06.2023 • By Institute of Brewing & Distilling
The 8th Worldwide Distilled Spirits Conference brings the global...
The conference, organised by the Scottish section of the Institute of Brewing & Distilling, takes place from the 9th to the 11th of May at the... read more
25.04.2023 • By Institute of Brewing & Distilling
The Institute of Brewing & Distilling brings together drinks industry...
The 37th IBD Asia Pacific Convention in Adelaide and the 8th edition of the Worldwide Distilled Spirits Conference in Edinburgh reflect the IBD’s... read more
20.03.2023 • By Institute of Brewing & Distilling
The Institute of Brewing & Distilling launches its first short course...
With the Essentials in Distilling course, the IBD reinforces its on-demand learning offering The Institute of Brewing & Distilling (IBD) is... read more
13.03.2023 • By Institute of Brewing & Distilling
New Beer Recipe Development Course Created by the Institute of Brewing &...
The IBD has launched its on-demand course aimed at brewers on a path of continuing professional development and those who just want to become... read more
01.02.2023 • By Institute of Brewing & Distilling
The Institute of Brewing & Distilling Appoints Tom Shelston as their New...
The Institute of Brewing & Distilling (IBD) has the pleasure to announce that Tom Shelston has taken on the role of Chief Executive Officer,... read more
30.01.2023 • By Institute of Brewing & Distilling
Registrations to Attend and Sponsor the 37th IBD Asia Pacific Convention...
The Asia Pacific Section of the Institute of Brewing & Distilling has announced the opening of the registrations for its 37th bi-annual Convention... read more
22.11.2022 • By Institute of Brewing & Distilling
The Institute of Brewing & Distilling Reinforces its Board with Two...
The Institute of Brewing & Distilling (IBD) is pleased to announce changes to its Board of Trustees following the 18 th Annual General Meeting... read more
05.10.2022 • By Institute of Brewing & Distilling
The Institute of Brewing & Distilling Creates a Sustainability Forum to...
The “Sustainable Innovation in Brewing and Distilling in Scandinavia” Masterclass Local will be held on the Island of Hven on the 20th and 21st... read more
16.05.2022 • By Institute of Brewing & Distilling
The Institute of Brewing & Distilling launches Essentials in Brewing Course
The first educational programme designed by the IBD for professionals working in supporting areas of a brewery, in a bar or restaurant or anyone... read more
01.03.2022 • By Institute of Brewing & Distilling
Se abren las Inscripciones para el Certificado General en Elaboración de...
The Institute of Brewing & Distilling (IBD) ha anunciado la apertura de las inscripciones para el Certificado General en Elaboración de Cerveza... read more
02.12.2021 • By Institute of Brewing & Distilling
The Institute of Brewing & Distilling announces Bhavya Mandanna as a new...
The Institute of Brewing & Distilling has announced Bhavya Mandanna as the new President of the organisation, taking on the role from Douglas... read more
22.11.2021 • By Institute of Brewing & Distilling
