Berlin Beer Week

Berlin as the Capital of Craft Beer

Since 2016, the Berlin Beer Week has established itself as the most important German festival for the craft beer scene. For ten days, the festival demonstrates that Berlin is the "capital of craft beer" for fans of craft-brewed beers – with an active local brewing scene and an international audience traveling from all over Europe.

Concept: Festival without a Fixed Venue

Unlike a classic beer festival, the Berlin Beer Week has no central festival grounds. Instead, the festival takes place at dozens of locations throughout the city: in the premises of Berlin's craft breweries (Stone, BRLO, Schneeeule, Berlin Lager Lab, Hops & Barley, Heidenpeters, among others), in specialized craft beer bars (Vagabund, Hops & Barley, Birra & Blues, Muted Horn, Hopfenreich, among others), and on the Spree river.

Brews Cruises – The Spree River Cruises

The hallmark of the Beer Week are the Brews Cruises – three-hour cruises on the Spree, combined with tastings, a live DJ, and views of the Berlin skyline. Usually, six cruises are offered per edition, each with a different focus: regional, US craft, European, sour, dark, etc. The brewers themselves are sometimes on board, explaining the beers live.

Program Types

• Brews Cruises – Spree river cruises with tasting
• Tap Takeovers in Berlin craft beer bars
• Meet & Greets with national and international brewers
• Brewing Seminars and workshops
• Beer-Food Pairings in Berlin restaurants
• Opening and Closing Parties as central hub events
• Partner Events by individual breweries and importers

10 Years of Berlin Beer Week

The 2026 edition marks the tenth anniversary of the Berlin Beer Week. The Closing Brews Cruise on the last day bundles the best craft beers from ten years and is traditionally celebrated as a big reunion of the international scene.