Brewing events & exhibitions

CHARLES FARAM EVENTS

HopWalk® on Tour

Don’t miss our flagship event! A day of adventure at Charles Faram HQ, two Charles Faram Farms, and the Faram Arms pop-up pub. Tours, inspections, beer showcases, and more!

HOPWALK® HIGHLIGHTS

Brewery Resource Road Show

Product launches and developments from suppliers in our portfolio.  The event includes seminars, trade stands, Brewery tour and a pub tour.

THE BRR LINE-UP

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Hop Academy

A day of learning with dinner and a pub tour. Designed to help trainee and new brewers on their formal brewing courses as well as act as a refresher for experienced brewers.

ACADEMY PROGRAMME

AromaFest® searching for varieties

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.

BRINGING THE NEW 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.

FUTURE FARAMANIA®

International Hop Awards

Head brewers are invited to judge and find the best international Faram variety hop sample.

JUDGING & WINNERS

HopWalk® on Tour

Don’t miss our flagship event! A day of adventure at Charles Faram HQ, two Charles Faram Farms, and the Faram Arms pop-up pub. Tours, inspections, beer showcases, and more!

HOPWALK® HIGHLIGHTS

Brewery Resource Road Show

Product launches and developments from suppliers in our portfolio.  The event includes seminars, trade stands, Brewery tour and a pub tour.

THE BRR LINE-UP

Hop-Academy-1.png

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.

ACADEMY PROGRAMME

AromaFest® searching for varieties

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.

AROMAFEST® EVENTS

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.

FUTURE FARAMANIA®

International Hop Awards

Head brewers are invited to judge and find the best international Faram variety hop sample.

JUDGING & WINNERS

INDUSTRY EVENTS

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JANUARY 2025

THU

16

16th January 2025

AROMAFEST® BIRMINGHAM, UK

The Charles Faram team invites brewers to a rub and sniff event in their area. See what’s new while we come to you.

FAST TRACK NEW HOPS

FRI

17

17th January 2025

AROMAFEST® BRISTOL, UK

The Charles Faram team invites brewers to a rub and sniff event in their area. See what’s new while we come to you.

VIEW THE NEW

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.

THE NEW TO YOU

THU

23

23rd January 2025

CHARLES FARAM INTERNATIONAL HOP AWARDS –  WORCESTERSHIRE, UK

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.

JUDGING & WINNERS

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.

JOIN AN AROMAFEST®

WED

29

29th January 2025

AROMAFEST® SOUTH – WORTHING, UK

The Charles Faram team invites brewers to a rub and sniff event in their area. See what’s new while we come to you.

FAST TRACK THE NEW

THU

30

30th January 2025

AROMAFEST® EAST – CAMBRIDGE, UK

The Charles Faram team invites brewers to a rub and sniff event in their area. See what’s new while we come to you.

THE NEW 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.

PROVIDE YOUR EXPERTISE

FRI

31

30th January 2025

IBD MIDLAND DINNER – BURTON ON TRENT, UK

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.

BUY TICKETS

TUE

4

4th February 2025

AROMAFEST® SOUTH WEST – EXETER, UK

The Charles Faram team invites brewers to a rub and sniff event in their area. See what’s new while we come to you.

PROVIDE YOUR EXPERTISE

THU

6

6th February 2025

HOP ACADEMY – WORCESTERSHIRE, UK

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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT HOPS

THU

6

6th – 7th February

GLUG – SWITZERLAND

A two-day event that combines a marketplace, forum and networking event for brewers from across Europe.

THE FORMAT FOR GLUG

THU

13

13th February 2025

AROMAFEST® NORTH – SHEFFIELD, UK

The Charles Faram team invites brewers to a rub and sniff event in their area. See what’s new while we come to you.

AROMAFEST® IMPORTANCE

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.

JOIN AN AROMAFEST®

SUN

16

16th – 18th February

BEER ATTRACTION – RIMINI, ITALY

Beer&Food Attraction brings together both national and international organisations, offering beers, drinks, food and trends for the out-of-home sector.

INFORMATION FOR BUYERS

MON

24

24th February 2025

BEER EXPERIENCE – ANTWERP, BELGIUM

Expo featuring 50+ exhibitors and beer tasting throughout the show. For Craft Brewers, microbrewers, homebrewers and beer lovers!

PLAN FOR BEER EXPERIENCE

WED

26

26th February 2025

AROMAFEST® SCOTLAND – EDINBURGH, UK

The Charles Faram team invites brewers to a rub and sniff event in their area. See what’s new while we come to you.

THE NEW TO YOU

MARCH 2025

WED

19

19th-20th March

SIBA BEERX – LIVERPOOL, 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.

REGISTER FOR BEERX

APRIL 2025

THU

10

10th – 12th April

BREW LDN – LONDON, UK

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. 

BUY TICKETS FOR BREW LDN

FRI

11

11th-12th April

INNBREW – BARCELONA, SPAIN

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. 

WHAT’S ON AT INNBREW

SAT

12

12th – 13th April

LYON BIERE FESTIVAL – LYON, FRANCE

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. 

BOOK FOR THE LYON BIERE FESTIVAL

MAY 2025

SAT

24

24th to 25th May

COPENHAGEN BEER FESTIVAL – DENMARK

With up to 800 different beers to try, the city’s beer festival covers ten days in May and will no doubt feature a wide variety of continental beers.

PLAN YOUR TRIP TO CBF

WED

TBC

TBC May

CHARLES FARAM BREWERY RESOURCE ROADSHOW

Product launches and developments from suppliers in our portfolio.  The event includes seminars, trade stands, Brewery tour and a pub tour.

VISIT THE BRR PROGRAMME

JUNE 2025

WED

18

18th – 19th June

HOP ACADEMY – WORCESTERSHIRE, UK

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.

VISIT THE HOP ACADEMY PROGRAMME

WED

18

18th – 22nd June

PORTO BEER FESTIVAL – PORTUGAL, SPAIN

FRI

18

18th – 19th July

THE INDUSTRY EXPO AND LONDON CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL – LONDON, UK

This is an all-inclusive beer festival, which means all your beer is included in the ticket price.

VIEW THE LINE-UP AT LCBF

AUGUST 2025

SEPTEMBER 2025

TUES

2

2nd – 4th September

THE HOPWALK® ON TOUR – WEEK 1 – WORCESTERSHIRE, UK

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.

MORE ABOUT THE HOPWALK® ON TOUR

TUES

9

9th – 11th September

THE HOPWALK® ON TOUR – WEEK 2 – WORCESTERSHIRE, UK

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

MORE ABOUT HOPWALK® ON TOUR

OCTOBER 2025

TUE

30

30th September – 1st October

THE BREWERS CONGRESS – LONDON, UK

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.

Tickets and the full programme are available from April.

REGISTER FOR BREWERS CONGRESS

THU

16

16th – 17th October

BREW ASIA – BANGKOK, THAILAND

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.

VISIT THE BREW ASIA SHOW

NOVEMBER 2025

DECEMBER 2025