Schedule of Events - 2026
Headline Sponsor - Fermentis
Thur - 21 May 2026 Event Details Venue Tickets
18:00 - 23:00 Food & Beer Pairing Dinner with Aegir Project & Ashley Moss Join us at Aegir Project Independent Brewery in Noordhoek for a one-of-a-kind food and beer pairing journey. Ashley Moss, culinary director at celebrated Cape Town restaurant, Fyn, will be taking over the kitchen and serving up five courses of fine cuisine to pair with Aegir Project's legendary beers, including two new beers brewed especially for BeerEx Africa. The evening will be hosted by renowned US beer journalist John Holl, author of The Craft Brewery Cookbook. Aegir Project R1490
Fri - 22 May 2026 Event Details Venue Tickets
12:00 - 18:00 BeerExpo Join us at the 2026 BeerExpo at The Wicket Expo Hall @ Newlands Cricket Ground. Browse the expo stands, grab a beer from one of our craft beer bars and sit in on free talks and tastings with beer experts from across the continent. Ticket includes a branded BeerEx Africa tasting glass, beer tasters and access to the expo talks. The Wicket Expo Hall R150
14:00 - 17:15 Conference The BeerEx Africa conference features big name brewers from the global beer industry and experts from across the African continent. Interactive talks will include tastings. This ticket also includes access to the expo, as well as the expo floor talks. Ticket does not include lunch. The conference runs on Friday afternoon and all day Saturday - choose to attend on one or both days. The Wicket Conservatory R465 (incl access to BeerExpo)
18:30 - 23:00 Journey into South African beer history Join us for a wander through the beer history of South Africa, beginning with traditional umqombothi and travelling through the centuries to the craft beer era. A range of guest speakers will enlighten the audience while pouring four beers to sip on. The ticket also includes a three course family-style dinner. We can cater for vegans and vegetarians. Please contact us for any other dietary requirements. The Wicket Brewer @ Castle Corner R495
Sat - 23 May 2026 Event Details Venue Tickets
09:30 - 16:00 Conference The BeerEx Africa conference features big name brewers from the global beer industry and experts from across the African continent. Interactive talks will include tastings. This ticket also includes access to the expo, as well as the expo floor talks. Ticket does not include lunch. The conference runs on Friday afternoon and all day Saturday - choose to attend on one or both days. The Wicket Conservatory R895 (incl access to BeerExpo)
09:00 - 18:00 BeerExpo Join us at the 2026 BeerExpo at The Wicket Expo Hall @ Newlands Cricket Ground. Browse the expo stands, grab a beer from one of our craft beer bars and sit in on free talks and tastings with beer experts from across the continent. Ticket includes a branded BeerEx Africa tasting glass, beer tasters and access to the expo talks. The Wicket Expo Hall R250
18:30 - 23:00 African Beer Cup Awards The finale of BeerEx Africa is the African Beer Cup Awards Party, where all of the 2026 medal winners will be announced at a much-anticipated evening of celebration and great beer. Find out who will win the African Celebration Award winner and who will take the title of 2026 Best Beer in Africa. This ticket includes a welcome beer, dinner and the opportunity to taste many of the beers entered in the 2026 competition, including beers from more than 15 countries around Africa. Plus live music and dancing! We can cater for vegans and vegetarians. Please contact us for any other dietary requirements. Jack Black's Brewing Company R525
Sun - 24 May 2025 Event Details Venue Tickets
12:00 - 16:00 Official BeerEx Africa After Party/Wind Down Not had enough beer yet? Need a bit more networking? Join us for the official BeerEx Africa Wind Down. Be sure to bring your BeerEx lanyard or wristband to get special discounts on beer! Banana Jam Cafe

BeerEx Conference Agenda to be announced at a later date

BeerEx Expo Theatre Agenda to be announced at a later date

Fermentis Demo Kitchen schedule to be announced at a later date

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