Membership
Fellow Membership
Obtain the highest level of recognition as an IBD member.
As we transition to becoming the Chartered Institute of Brewers and Distillers (CIBD) on 1st January 2025 with a new website, you will not be able to become a member, renew your membership or access members-only resources on the new website between 1st January and 5th January 2025. We will get in touch with you on 6th January after the final testing and as soon as we have the customer login live again.
You will also not be able to book for a qualification or a short course between 1st and 5th January 2025. However, all registered candidates will continue to have access to the learning material on Moodle. If you are making a corporate booking, our corporate booking system will stay active during this time. Please email Corporatebookings@ibd.org.uk if you want to make an enquiry or a booking for your team.
Fellow Membership
The Institute of Brewing & Distilling recognises those who have made a significant contribution to the profession and the industry.
Who is the IBD Fellowship for?
The IBD thrives recognising talent, passion and dedication to the drinks industry. We believe it’s important to celebrate those who have committed their careers to create high-quality products consistently and also give back to the industry, encouraging others to succeed too.
Becoming a Fellow of the IBD grants the status that these professionals deserve from the drinks industry membership organisation that provides the gold standard in technical qualifications most recognised in the world.
You'll need to:
Every Fellowship candidate requires a nomination by the nominee’s IBD Section Chairperson along with recommendations from an additional two IBD Fellows, not necessarily from the same Section, but known to the Nominee.
Honorary Fellowship
For these professionals who have assisted the IBD in achieving its charitable objectives with commitment and dedication to giving back to the industry.
Fellowship Process
The IBD has recently reviewed the Fellowship process to facilitate the application.
Please take a look at the new Process, and Application Form.
Documents accessible just for IBD members.