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Membership Benefits

All CIBD Members, Associates and Students have access to the following benefits*:

Industry news and technical innovations

Brewer and Distiller Magazine

Delivered to your door and available to read online, Brewer and Distiller International magazine is packed with the latest industry news and analysis and provides technical information on key innovations. The magazine will keep you up to date with developments in techniques and management in the world of brewing and distilling. You will also hear about the conferences, seminars and meetings the CIBD organises.

Read the BDI Online

Put your learning to practice

Extended access to Diploma and General Certificate learning materials

Diploma and General Certificate candidates/completers, who are also members of the CIBD, will be given three years access to the learning materials. We will be backdating this access to candidates/completers, who are also current members, from 2020 onwards. If you sat for the Diploma and GCs since 2020 but don't currently have membership, renew your membership now to gain access to the learning material.

Check out the CIBD Qualifications

Continue your learning and professional development

Members' pricing for short courses and more

Members get a discount on all short courses (with the exception of Operations Management) and Set For Success, our GC exam preparation programme. Our short courses are designed to supplement your knowledge and keep you updated with the evolving needs of our community.

See all the CIBD Short Courses

Free access to online learning resources

Exclusive Content

Gain access to our members' only content, containing videos, presentations and podcasts from our events to help you with your education and professional development.

Access our online library

Network and gain insight into the latest developments

Reduced rates to CIBD conferences and symposiums

Our members get a discounted rate to attend any of the CIBD symposiums and conferences. These events will provide you with the latest technical knowledge and an opportunity to meet your colleagues and industry leaders.

Join us for an upcoming conference

Learn, network and make connections

Reduced or free entry to technical education and networking events

Whether it is a plant visit, a technical meeting or a social meet-up, the CIBD has a wealth of opportunities for members to get together and share knowledge and expertise. You will benefit from special rates and will find that there are events planned that are specific to your region – with great opportunities to network.

Find out more about our upcoming events

Stand out in the industry

Use post-nominals MCIBD*

All CIBD members have the right to the use of the post-nominals MCIBD. CIBD Fellows can use the post-nominals FCIBD and Honorary Fellows can use Hon FCIBD. This benefit is not available to Associate and Student members.

Understanding CIBD Membership categories

Support and recognition for your learning

Scholarships and Awards

As a member, you can benefit from support with your learning and a range of awards that recognise achievement and innovation.

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Groundbreaking Scientific Research

The Journal of the Institute of Brewing

The quarterly Journal of the Institute of Brewing publishes original research from the malting, brewing, distilling and fermentation industries. The JiB receives an astonishing half a million hits a year on the web, which reflects the wealth of scientific papers relating to our industry. You can view the Journal online.

Journal of the Institute of Brewing

Attend AGMs and stand as a Trustee

Navigate CIBD's future*

All CIBD members have the right to vote at General Meetings and to stand for election as a trustee. This benefit is not available to Associate and Student members.

Corporate Documents

*These benefits are only available exclusively to CIBD Members and are not available to Associate and Student members.