Brewing events & exhibitions
HopWalk® on Tour
Our largest event is now on tour! Join us for a day of adventure as we explore Charles Faram HQ, two Charles Faram farms, and the all-new Faram Arms. Enjoy a day of crop inspections, beer showcases, and so much more!
Brewery Resource 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 and a pub 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
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JANUARY 2025
THU
16
16th January 2025
AROMAFEST® BIRMINGHAM
The Charles Faram team invites brewers to a rub and sniff event in their area. See what’s new while we come to you.
FRI
17
17th January 2025
AROMAFEST® BRISTOL
The Charles Faram team invites brewers to a rub and sniff event in their area. See what’s new while we come to you.
FRI
17
17th January 2025
AROMAFEST® FINLAND
The Charles Faram team invites brewers to a rub and sniff event in their area. See what’s new while we come to you.
THU
23
23rd January 2025
CHARLES FARAM 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.
FRI
24
24th January 2025
AROMAFEST® DENMARK
The Charles Faram team invites brewers to a rub and sniff event in their area. See what’s new while we come to you.
WED
29
29th January 2025
AROMAFEST® SOUTH
The Charles Faram team invites brewers to a rub and sniff event in their area. See what’s new while we come to you.
THU
30
30th January 2025
AROMAFEST® EAST
The Charles Faram team invites brewers to a rub and sniff event in their area. See what’s new while we come to you.
FRI
31
31st January 2025
AROMAFEST® SWEDEN
The Charles Faram team invites brewers to a rub and sniff event in their area. See what’s new while we come to you.
FRI
31
30th January 2025
IBD MIDLAND DINNER
The Institute of Brewing and Distilling annual dinner offers an opportunity to celebrate the IDB Midland membership, and congratulate successful candidates in achieving IBD qualifications and awards.
TUE
4
4th February 2025
AROMAFEST® SOUTH WEST
The Charles Faram team invites brewers to a rub and sniff event in their area. See what’s new while we come to you.
THU
6
6th February 2025
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.
THU
6
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7
6th – 7th February
GLUG – SWITZERLAND
A two-day event that combines a marketplace, forum and networking event for brewers from across Europe.
THU
13
13th February 2025
AROMAFEST® NORTH
The Charles Faram team invites brewers to a rub and sniff event in their area. See what’s new while we come to you.
FRI
14
14th February 2025
AROMAFEST® NORWAY
The Charles Faram team invites brewers to a rub and sniff event in their area. See what’s new while we come to you.
SUN
16
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TUES
18
16th – 18th February
BEER ATTRACTION
Beer&Food Attraction brings together both national and international organisations, offering beers, drinks, food and trends for the out-of-home sector.
WED
26
26th February 2025
AROMAFEST® SCOTLAND
The Charles Faram team invites brewers to a rub and sniff event in their area. See what’s new while we come to you.
THU
27
27th February 2025
BEER EXPERIENCE
Expo featuring 50+ exhibitors and beer tasting throughout the show. For Craft Brewers, microbrewers, homebrewers and beer lovers!
MARCH 2025
WED
19
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THU
20
19th-20th 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
21
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SAT
22
22nd-23rd March
INNBREW
InnBrew is an exclusive event for professionals designed to meet the needs of companies in the beer sector. Offering more than 1,00 professionals specialising in the beer sector each year.
APRIL 2025
THU
10
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FRI
11
10th – 11th April
BREW LDN
The UK’s largest and most diverse craft drinks festival is back for 2025 with the mission to offer people quality liquid, premium street food and great music.
SAT
26
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SUN
27
26th – 27th April
LYON BIERE FESTIVAL – BARCELONA
The Lyon Biere Festival is open to all brewers, showcasing the latest beer trends, styles, selecting the best of the local, national and international breweries.
MAY 2025
SAT
24
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SUN
25
24th to 25th May
COPENHAGEN BEER FESTIVAL
JUNE 2025
THU
12
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MON
16
12th – 16th June
PORTO BEER FESTIVAL
WED
18
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THU
19
18th – 19th June
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.
JULY 2025
WED
16
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THU
17
16th – 17th July
THE INDUSTRY EXPO AND LONDON CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL
SEPTEMBER 2025
TUES
2
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THU
4
3rd – 5th September
THE HOPWALK® ON TOUR – WEEK 1
Our largest event is now on tour! Join us for a day of adventure as we explore Charles Faram HQ, two Charles Faram farms, and the all-new Faram Arms. Enjoy a day of crop inspections, beer showcases, and so much more.
TUES
9
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THU
11
10th – 12th September
THE HOPWALK® ON TOUR – WEEK 2
Our largest event is now on tour! Join us for a day of adventure as we explore Charles Faram HQ, two Charles Faram farms, and the all-new Faram Arms. Enjoy a day of crop inspections, beer showcases, and so much more
OCTOBER 2025
TUE
7
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WED
8
7th-8th October
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.
THU
16
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FRI
17
16th – 17th 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.
2024 REMAINING EVENTS
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.
