Brewing events & exhibitions
CHARLES FARAM EVENTS
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, 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.
UK & INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRY EVENTS
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JANUARY 2025
WED
29
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FRI
31
29th January 2025
CENTRAL EUROPEAN BREWERS CONFERENCE – BUDAPEST
The Central European Craft Brewers Conference (CEBC) is an annual conference and trade show representing the craft beer industry in Central Europe.
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, congratulate successful candidates in achieving IBD qualifications and awards.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
TUES
3
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THU
5
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
10
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THU
12
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
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.