BREWERS congress
30 September ~ 1 October 2025
the big penny social, london
MAIN STAGE
Every year the Brewers Congress main stage plays host to the biggest and most influential brewers from the UK and around the world. It also brings lessons from brand builders, entrepreneurs, creatives and innovators from other sectors to inspire the brewing industry.
The 2025 congress will go further than ever before, promising to bring the most extensive line up of speakers to date. Full details will be announced in the run up to the event.
MASTERCLASSES
Brand new to the 2025 congress are the Masterclasses. through a series of intimate discussions attendees will hear from past winners of the brewers choice awards and other leading brewers and experts, giving in depth insights into how they achieved their success.
WORKSHOPS
brand new to 2025 are the brewers congress workshops. these sessions will give practical insights into how to brew better, overcome common problems or develop new styles. from tasting sessions to ingredient sampling and equipment demos, the workshops sessions are an essential event for those new to brewing and those looking for the next growth opportunity.
Prior registration required.
unlimited beer tasting
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schedule at a glance
23 September
13.00 Exhibition opens & beer tasting begins
14:00 Keynote address and lectures begin
16:30 Lectures end
17:00 Beer tasting ends
17.00 Full access ticket holders only
17.00 Brewers Choice Awards Party begins
22:00 Day One ends
24 September
10:00 Exhibition opens
10.30 Lectures begin & beer tasting begins
17:30 Lectures end
18:30 Exhibition closes
18:30 Day Two ends
19:00 Exhibitor breakdown
22:00 Breakdown ends
BACK TO THE BDC
The Brewers Congress is returning to the heart of central London at the Business Design Centre for another year. Over 2,500 square metres of space to entertain, educate and celebrate the very best of British brewing
Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, London, N1 0QH
You’ll find the Business Design Centre right in the beating heart of Islington, with excellent public transport links to Central London and national destinations. You can easily reach the BDC via bus, London Underground and Overground and we’re a short walk from National Rail stations at Kings Cross and St Pancras International.
There is a secure, 250-space car park on-site. If you’re driving to the Business Design Centre, make sure you pre-book your space to avoid disappointment.
Satnav location: N1 0PW
GET YOUR TICKETS
TICKETS GO ON SALE ON 1 APRIL 2025
CONGRESS PASS
Brewers Congress Two-Day Pass-
BREWERS CONGRESS
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Two-day access to lectures
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Two-day access to exhibition
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Unlimited beer tasting
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BREWERS CHOICE AWARDS & PARTY
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Street food & beer
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Live music
FULL ACCESS
Brewers Congress & Awards Party-
BREWERS CONGRESS
-
Two-day access to lectures
-
Two-day access to exhibition
-
Unlimited beer tasting
-
BREWERS CHOICE AWARDS & PARTY
-
Street food & beer
-
Live music
FULL ACCESS
Discounted rate for brewery owners and employees only-
BREWERS CONGRESS
-
Two-day access to lectures
-
Two-day access to exhibition
-
Unlimited beer tasting
-
BREWERS CHOICE AWARDS & PARTY
-
Street food & beer
-
Live music