Brewing events & exhibitions
CHARLES FARAM EVENTS
HopWalk®
Our largest event, hosting brewers for a day of hop reports, crop inspections, farm tour, beer showcases and trade networking.
Brewery Resources Road Show
Typically the day before the HopWalk®, but can also be a stand-alone showcase of products and suppliers in our offering. The day consists of seminars, trade stands, a pub and a brewery tour.
International Hop Awards
A competition held in January to judge samples of our own commercial, early and brand-new varieties. Head brewers are invited to judge to find the best international sample.
AromaFest®
Brewers are invited by the Charles Faram team to a rub and sniff event in their area. See what’s new while we come to you.
HopTastic®
Brewers have a play with our experimental and commercial hops and then run a beer
competition. This is usually judged by the public in a pub or taproom.
Faramania®
Home brewers use our experimental hops to brew beers that are judged in a beer competition. Usually by other home brewers, commercial brewers and hop experts.
Hop Academy
A day of learning with dinner and a pub tour. The day is designed to help trainee and new brewers on their formal brewing courses as well as act as a refresher for experienced brewers.
INDUSTRY EVENTS
FEBRUARY 2024
TUS
13
13th February
AROMAFEST® – BRISTOL
Brewers are invited by the Charles Faram team to a rub and sniff event in their area. See what’s new while we come to you.
THU
15
15th February
AROMAFEST® – MANCHESTER
Brewers are invited by the Charles Faram team to a rub and sniff event in their area. See what’s new while we come to you.
FRI
23
23rd February
AROMAFEST® – SWEDEN
Brewers are invited by the Charles Faram team to a rub and sniff event in their area. See what’s new while we come to you.
MON
26
26th February
AROMAFEST® – DENMARK
Brewers are invited by the Charles Faram team to a rub and sniff event in their area. See what’s new while we come to you.
WED
28
28th February
AROMAFEST® – SOUTH
London
Brewers are invited by the Charles Faram team to a rub and sniff event in their area. See what’s new while we come to you.
WED
28
28th February
AROMAFEST® – EDINBURGH
Brewers are invited by the Charles Faram team to a rub and sniff event in their area. See what’s new while we come to you.
MARCH 2024
WED
13
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THU
14
13th-14th March
BEERX UK
The UK’s biggest beer and brewing trade event, with a huge industry trade show, regional beer bars and trade-only beer festival, the SIBA AGM and Members’ Conference, the independent beer and business awards presentations, plus a packed schedule of seminars, talks and panel debates from the beer industry’s leading voices.
FRI
22
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SAT
23
22nd-23rd March
INTERNATIONAL BREWING & CIDER FESTIVAL
The festival will run after the judging is complete, giving both trade and the public a chance to sample products from all entries and award winners.
APRIL 2024
THU
18
18th April
SIBA SOUTH WEST COMPETITION
The SIBA competitions represent the very best beer from the UK’s independent brewers and are judged by fellow brewers and industry experts making these awards the “Brewers’ Choice” awards in the UK.
THU
18
18th April
BFBI EASTERN SECTION AGM ANNUAL GENERAL DINNER & CASINO EVENING
The BFBi Annual dinner and Casino Evening is an opportunity for BFBi members and guests to come together to network and socialize.
SUN
21
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WED
24
21st-24th April
THE CRAFT BREWERS CONFERENCE®
The Craft Brewers Conference® delivers concentrated, affordable brewing education and idea sharing to improve brewery quality and performance. Attendees can choose from eight educational tracks led by the top minds in the beer and business worlds.
MAY 2024
WED
1
1st May
BFBI NATIONAL LUNCH
The BFBi National Lunch, will also be hosting the International Brewing & Cider Awards, which gives an opportunity for BFBi members and guests to celebrate with the medal and trophy winners of the awards.
FRI
3
3rd May
SIBA NORTH EAST COMPETITION
The SIBA competitions represent the very best beer from the UK’s independent brewers and are judged by fellow brewers and industry experts making these awards the “Brewers’ Choice” awards in the UK.
WED
8
8th May
SIBA W&W REGIONAL MEETING
SIBA Regional Meetings are an excellent way to network with fellow brewers and suppliers, get an update on Regional activity including the beer awards and where they’ll be held, as well as hear from the SIBA Senior Management Team on the current progress of SIBA’s Strategic plan and other national activity.
THU
9
9th May
SIBA WALES & WEST BEER COMPETITION
The SIBA competitions represent the very best beer from the UK’s independent brewers and are judged by fellow brewers and industry experts making these awards the “Brewers’ Choice” awards in the UK.
WED
15
15th May
BREWERY RESOURCES ROAD SHOW & NZ HOPS SHOWCASE
A showcase of products and suppliers in our offering. The day consists of seminars, trade stands, and a pub tour occurring the evening before.
THU
16
16th May
SIBA MIDLANDS COMPETITION
The SIBA competitions represent the very best beer from the UK’s independent brewers and are judged by fellow brewers and industry experts making these awards the “Brewers’ Choice” awards in the UK.
WED
22
22nd May
SIBA SCOTLAND REGIONAL MEETING
SIBA Regional Meetings are an excellent way to network with fellow brewers and suppliers, get an update on Regional activity including the beer awards and where they’ll be held, as well as hear from the SIBA Senior Management Team on the current progress of SIBA’s Strategic plan and other national activity.
THU
23
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SAT
25
23rd – 25th May
BEEREX AFRICA
BeerEx is a two-day conference and expo dedicated to beer. The conference will host several high-profile speakers from around the world, as well as local experts giving an African perspective on beer innovations and trends. The expo showcases innovative products from local companies alongside major international suppliers.
JUNE 2024
THU
20
20th June
HOP ACADEMY
Charles Faram technical advisors with award winning commercial brewing skills have created a programme of seminars that contain a mix of lectures and interactive sessions to benefit rising stars of the brewing industry.
SEPTEMBER 2024
WED
4
4th September
BREWERY RESOURCE ROADSHOW
At a farm in Herefordshire or Worcestershire (TBC)
A showcase of products and suppliers in our offering. The day consists of seminars, trade stands, a pub and a brewery tour.
THU
5
5th September
THE HOPWALK®
At a farm in Herefordshire or Worcestershire (TBC)
Our largest event, hosting brewers for a day of hop reports, crop inspections, farm tour, beer showcases and trade networking.
WED
18
18th September
SIBA SCOTLAND REGIONAL MEETING
SIBA Regional Meetings are an excellent way to network with fellow brewers and suppliers, get an update on Regional activity including the beer awards and where they’ll be held, as well as hear from the SIBA Senior Management Team on the current progress of SIBA’s Strategic plan and other national activity.
MON
23
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TUES
24
23rd-24th September
THE BREWERS CONGRESS
The Brewers Congress will host 30 speakers from across the brewing industry in the UK, US, Europe and beyond. The two-day exhibition will feature many industry suppliers, giving attendees access to the latest brewing expertise and technology.
OCTOBER 2024
THU
3
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FRI
4
3rd – 4th October
BREW ASIA
Brew Asia, formerly SEA Brew, is the networking event for the region’s brewing industry and attracts brewers, marketers and business owners from across the continent and beyond. The show also incorporates the Asia Beer Championship 2024 Awards Evening as well as a multitude of evening social functions in the bars and taprooms across the city.
NOVEMBER 2024
TUES
26
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THU
28
26th – 28th November
BRAUBEVIALE
BrauBeviale has something for every beverage producer and bottler. At BrauBeviale you will meet business partners, colleagues, former fellow students, like-minded people and beer enthusiasts from Germany, Europe and all over the world. They combine diversity – from international brewing groups and traditional family breweries to craft brewers and hobby brewers.
