Beer: Excise Duties
The question
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to help support independent breweries through the alcohol duty system.
Answered by James Murray
The Government recognises the important contribution of independent breweries to our economy and society.
Alongside the current alcohol duty freeze until 1 February 2025, the duty system gives specific support to small producers and products sold on draught:
- Small Producer Relief means that small brewers see reduced duty rates on all products below 8.5% alcohol by volume;
- and Draught Relief reduces duty on qualifying draught beers and ciders by 9.2%.
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