London Craft Beer Festival 2025: Everything That Happened
On July 17 and 18, London hosted one of the most anticipated events on the European craft beer calendar. Here is a report on two intense days, featuring emerging styles, breweries to discover, and trends that are reshaping the industry.
A Growing Festival, a Maturing Market
The London Craft Beer Festival — now one of its most attended editions — confirmed its role as a reference point for enthusiasts, professionals, and independent breweries across Europe. Held on July 17 and 18 in the heart of the British capital, the event gathered hundreds of producers, tens of thousands of visitors, and a program of tastings, talks, and masterclasses that kept the conversation on global craft beer at a high level.
The Trends That Dominated the Festival
1. Hops and Terroir
The push towards local and traceable raw materials was evident at almost every stand. British breweries focused heavily on native hops and short supply chain malts, an approach that resonates with the artisanal philosophy that also guides Maltese’s selection.
2. Spontaneous Fermentation and Sour Styles
Lambic, Gose, Berliner Weisse, and wild ale had a moment of great visibility. The London audience showed increasing curiosity towards complex, sour, and fermented profiles — the same direction we explore with our selection of Kombucha Artigianale and Kefir d'Acqua Artigianale.
3. Sake and Fermented Beverages Beyond Beer
One of the most interesting surprises of the festival was the growing presence of sake producers and unconventional fermented beverages. A clear sign: the evolved consumer doesn’t stop at beer. If you’re curious to explore this world, our selection of Sake Giapponese is the ideal starting point.
4. Czech Craft Beer: The Tradition That Never Fades
Czech breweries confirmed their authoritative presence, with Pilsner and unfiltered lagers winning over even the most demanding palates. A classic that never tires — and that you can find in our collection of Birre Artigianali Ceche.
British Craft Beer: A Model to Watch
Among the most appreciated breweries at the festival, Rooster's Brewing Co — one of the historic names in English craft beer — reaffirmed its identity with a lineup of IPA and Pale Ale full of character. A brewery we know well: you can discover their production directly in our dedicated collection.
Bring the Festival Home
Couldn’t make it to London? No problem. We have selected for you the craft beers and fermented beverages that best represent the spirit of the London Craft Beer Festival — refined styles, independent producers, uncompromising quality.
👉 Explore the Birra Regalo selection — also perfect as a gift box for those who want to give an authentic experience.
Conclusion
The London Craft Beer Festival 2025 confirmed one thing: craft beer is not a trend, it is a cultural movement in continuous evolution. London has known this for years. And we at Maltese tell this story every day through our selection.
What’s the next beer you want to discover?
