BeerEx Africa

Launched in 2016, BeerEx Africa (formerly the Craft Brewers Powwow) was established to help boost South Africa’s burgeoning beer culture.

Today, it is the biggest beer expo and conference on the continent.

The main conference is aimed at professional brewers, avid homebrewers and serious beer aficionados, with a range of technical talks, inspirational seminars and hands-on tasting sessions from global beer leaders.

Past presenters include Sam Calagione, Vinnie and Natalie Cilurzo, Garrett Oliver and Matt Brynildson.

Expect industry innovations, the very best brewing ingredients, homebrewing workshops, packaging and pouring demos, meet the brewer moments and of course, plenty of beer tastings.

The African Beer Cup awards party is the grand finale of BeerEx Africa crowning the winners in Africa’s biggest beer competition.

• Date: 21 – 23 May 2026
• Time: 18:00 – 23:00 (Thurs) | 12:00 – 18:00 (Fri) | 09:30 – 23:00 (Sat)
• Venue: The Wicket Expo Hall, Newlands Cricket Grounds
• Tickets:  From R150 | Book here
• Website: beerex.africa
• Event Organiser: BeerEx Africa