BA Export Development Program Activities: Ireland, Drinktec, Stockholm, Brussels

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The Brewers Association Export Development Program is participating in the following activities in 2017:

  • Irish Craft Beer Festival
  • Drinktec Trade Show Munich Germany
  • Stockholm Beer & Whisky Festival Competition
  • Brussels Beer Challenge Competition

Irish Craft Beer Festival

The BA EDP is participating in the 2017 Irish Craft Beer Festival in Dublin. This will be the BA Export Development Program first time participating in this event. This is Ireland’s largest craft beer festival, showcasing over 50 breweries and featuring over 300 beers. If any brewery representatives plan to attend the festival, please contact Mark Snyder.

Drinktec Trade Show Munich Germany

The BA EDP is participating in the 2017 Drinktec Trade Show in Munich Germany, showcasing EDP member beers. Drinktec is the “world’s leading trade show for the beverage and liquid food sector”, held every four years. Brewers Association American Craft Beer Ambassador Sylvia Kopp and Brewers Association Executive Chef Adam Dulye will be representing the BA EDP at the trade show and will be hosting events for the trade & media promoting American craft beers. If any brewery representatives plan to attend the trade show, please contact Mark Snyder.

Stockholm Beer & Whisky Festival Competition

The BA EDP invites your brewery to participate in the 2017 Stockholm Beer and Whisky Festival. The BA will again participate in this event, one of Europe’s largest trade and consumer shows. The show runs from September 28-30 and again from October 5-7. This will be the BA’s thirteenth appearance at the festival. All beers featured at the event through the BA will be submitted to the Festival’s international beer competition. Sylvia Kopp, BA EDP American Craft Beer European Ambassador will be representing the Brewers Association at the festival, presenting master classes on American craft beer.

Brussels Beer Challenge Competition

The BA EDP is participating in the Brussels Beer Challenge competition. During three days a tasting panel of 75 internationally renowned beer connoisseurs will taste over 1100 beers from all over the world. The participating beers are divided into categories based on origin, type and style and then evaluated. At the end of the three tasting days, the best beers, in each category, will be awarded a gold, silver or bronze award.

EDP members are encouraged to follow the links for each event to register your participation now.