Guild Members: Press & Trade Accreditation for Bristol and London Craft Beer Festivals

We Are Beer represents the largest beer events in the UK, bringing together the very best breweries across craft, ale, stout and world lager. With 75%+ of the UK's good beer buying power in attendance, these events are where brewers, buyers and distributors meet to shape what's next for the beer market. Offering extensive opportunities for connection and community.

We'd love Guild of Beer Writers members to join us for both events!

Here's the lowdown on session times / dates:

Trade Session Times:

• LCBF (London) — 10:30–16:30 | 17 July 2026

• BCBF (Bristol) Trade Preview — 15:00–18:00 | 12 June 2026 (Includes access to public session from 18:00)

New for LCBF 2026:

• New Southwark Park venue – bigger space and better activations

• Trade session now trade & industry only

• Extended hours for meetings, tastings and discovery

• We Are Beer Industry talks & panels from leaders across brewing and retail

• Complimentary Good Beer Drinker Insight Report for all attendees

• The 2026 We Are Beer Top 50 UK Beer Awards prize giving

BCBF 2026 Trade Preview:

Following a successful launch in 2025, the BCBF Trade Preview is expanding for 2026.

Join 50+ leading breweries and drinks brands for our dedicated trade preview session:

• Access from 3pm – ahead of public entry

• Time for tasting, networking & researching

• Entry into the opening festival session from 6pm

• Receive the annual We Are Beer Good Beer Drinker Report.

For more information:

Email Kimberley via hellokimberleyo@gmail.com to secure your accreditation

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