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A hétvégén került megrendezésre a 19. Warszawski Fesztival Piwa, amely a helyi “főzdefesztnek” is tekinthető. A lengyel sörfőzdék színe-java felvonult, köztük meadery-k, cider készítők, chili és egyébb kézműves termékek készítői, valamint a söripar helyi résztvevői. Az egész nagyon jól működött, a Marshall Józef Piłsudski Legia Varsó Stadionban szervezték most is meg, ki lehetett menni a lelátókra is!

A teljes 3 nap alatt olyan 1000+ sört vonultattak fel, sajnos nekem csak 1 nap jutott, de majd októberben behozzuk. A sörök kiszerelése változó volt. Mindenhol volt szinte 6-8-as 0.5 decisnek kérhető kóstoló, valamint 0.1 / 0.2 / 0.3 / 0.5 kiszerelések. Árak terén olyan 600 Forinttól a csillagos égig mentek (Goose Island barrel aged stout volt 55 PLN, ami olyan 5300 Ft deci ár), de átlagban egy 2 deci ipaért 1000-1500 Forintot kellett fizetni.

Számomra a top 3 főzde, amely újdonság és kiemelkedő volt: Stu Mostow és PINTA / Moczybroda (dizájnban is verhetetlenek!) / Augustowska Miodosytnia (a kávés mead kegyetlen jó volt).

Összességében érdemes kimenni rá, akiket érdekel a lengyel craft színtér, óriásit változott a sörök minősége az elmúlt 5 évben kb. Nézzétek meg a képeket lapozz!

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The 19th Warsaw Beer Festival took place over the weekend, which can also be considered the local 'brewery festival.' The best of Polish breweries were represented, including meaderies, cider makers, chili and other craft product creators, as well as local participants from the beer industry. Everything worked very well, and it was held once again at the Józef Piłsudski Marshal Legia Warsaw Stadium, with the option to go up to the stands!

Over the entire 3 days, they showcased over 1000 beers, unfortunately, I only had one day to attend, but we will catch up in October. The beer packaging varied. Almost everywhere, you could get a 0.5 deciliter sample for 6-8 units, as well as 0.1 / 0.2 / 0.3 / 0.5 packaging sizes. In terms of prices, they ranged from about 600 HUF to the sky (Goose Island barrel-aged stout was 55 PLN, which is about 5300 HUF per deciliter), but on average, you had to pay around 1000-1500 HUF for a 2-deciliter IPA.

For me, the top 3 breweries, which were new and outstanding, were: Stu Mostow and PINTA / Moczybroda (they were unbeatable in design!) / Augustowska Miodosytnia (the coffee mead was incredibly good).

Overall, it's worth going if you're interested in the Polish craft beer scene, as the quality of beers has changed dramatically over the past 5 years or so. Check the pictures MORE

The Central European Brewers Conference (CEBC) has announced its fifth annual conference and trade show, scheduled for January 29-31, 2025, at the Central European University, Nádor u. 15, 1051 Budapest. Since its inception in 2017, the conference has become a vital event for the craft beer community, providing a platform for breweries and suppliers to step away from daily operations and focus on innovative strategies for business growth.

This year, attendance surged to 140 participants, representing 35 breweries from across the region and beyond. Attendees include craft beer professionals from Hungary, Croatia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Poland, Serbia, Romania, Austria, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, France, Germany, The UK, Cyprus, Sweden, Finland, and Norway.

The CEBC is a trade-only event dedicated to the craft beer industry in the region, fostering networking and collaboration among brewers, distributors, journalists, and industry experts. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with key industry figures, including renowned presenters like Joe Stang, managing editor of Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine, and Evan Rail, award-winning journalist for The New York Times.

In conjunction with the conference, the King of Craft Beer competition will feature an impressive lineup of international judges and an opportunity for winner to connect with local and regional distributors.

Highlighted Seminars:

• Benefits of AI in the Brewing Sector: Explore AI's transformative role in brewing through practical applications and real-world success stories, presented by Dr. Thomas Schlechter from Austria.

• Beer ON-Flavours: a tasting seminar designed to build your flavour vocabulary and become a better beer taster presented by award winning beer educator Natalya Watson from the UK

• Trends in the US Market: Discover how recent trends in the US craft beer market are influencing the industry and shaping the region, presented by Joe Stang editor of Craft Beer and Brewing magazine out of the USA.

For more information and to register, please visit their website at www.cebcexpo.eu.