What Brew Accelerator does

Brew Accelerator, doing business as BREW//LDN, is a London-based private events company that organizes what it describes as the UK's largest and most diverse craft drinks festival. The company's core product is the BREW//LDN festival, an annual three-day event held at London Olympia (Hammersmith Road, London W14 8UX) that aggregates over 100 craft drinks brands — spanning craft beer, cider, ginger beer, lager, alcohol-free beer, and spirits — under a single venue alongside expert tastings, live entertainment, and food. Supporting sub-brands include BREW//LDN TRADE (a trade-only B2B tier with verified ticketing), BREW//4ALL (a safety, accessibility, and inclusivity initiative covering anti-harassment, spiking prevention, and accessibility support), and a Sustainability Program addressing waste reduction, carbon emissions, and responsible drinking.

The underlying technology stack is minimal: a Wix-hosted event website and basic online registration/ticket application forms, with no proprietary platform, app, API, or AI capabilities disclosed. Marketing is conducted through organic social channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X) and an email newsletter, with no paid acquisition infrastructure described.

Brew Accelerator monetizes through two revenue streams: paid trade-visitor admission (3-day tickets at £49.50, day tickets at £32.50, six-packs at £247.50, plus complimentary VIP/press passes) and exhibitor/trader fees charged to the 100+ participating brands. The customer base is bilateral — verified drinks-industry trade buyers on the demand side and a fragmented base of small independent breweries, cideries, and drinks producers (including ABK Beer, Attic Brew Co., Arbor Ales, Seven Bro7thers, Cold Town Beer, Kirkstall Brewery, Hogs Back, Athletic Brewing Co., and others) on the supply side. The company's principal strategic move for 2026 is a partnership with London Wine Fair, embedding BREW//LDN as the dedicated craft beer and cider space within that 45-year-old trade event. Ownership is undisclosed, no funding rounds are recorded, and the company operates with a 1-10 employee headcount.

Name

Brew Accelerator

Legal name

Brew Accelerator

Website

https://brewldn.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Brew Accelerator (BREW//LDN) is a London-based private events company that runs the UK's largest craft drinks festival, aggregating 100+ brands and serving both verified trade buyers via ticketed B2B sessions and craft drinks consumers at London Olympia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Exhibition Services

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Beer, Brewery & Craft Beverage Tastings (THAJAGAE)

Keywords

• Craft beer festival
• Drinks trade show
• Beverage industry events
• Craft drinks networking
• Trade exhibition services

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Trade Visitor Tickets: The event generates revenue through paid admission tickets for trade visitors attending the London Wine Fair partnership. Three-day tickets are priced at £49.50, day tickets at £32.50, and group tickets at £247.50 for groups of 6.
2. Trader/Exhibitor Fees: Breweries, cideries, and drinks brands pay to exhibit at the trade event, gaining access to industry professionals and buyers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Brew Accelerator produces and operates BREW//LDN, a London-based craft drinks festival that convenes more than 100 craft breweries, cideries, and distilleries as exhibitors. The event runs consumer-facing tasting and entertainment alongside dedicated BREW//LDN TRADE sessions for industry buyers and producers. Revenue is generated through trade visitor ticket sales and trader/exhibitor participation fees.

Product overview

BREW//LDN is a craft drinks festival operating as a single unified event platform. The core offering is the main festival (BREW//LDN) featuring over 100 craft drink brands with tastings, entertainment, and food. Trade-specific offerings are handled through BREW//LDN TRADE, which partners with London Wine Fair for B2B sessions. Supporting initiatives include BREW//4ALL for safety/accessibility and a comprehensive Sustainability Program covering environmental responsibility, community engagement, and responsible drinking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BREW//LDN Consumer-facing craft drinks festival in London convening 100+ craft breweries, cideries, and distilleries for tastings, food, and entertainment over multiple days. Designed for craft drinks enthusiasts attending as consumers.
• BREW//LDN TRADE Trade-only tasting and networking sessions for drinks industry buyers, distributors, and producers to meet, sample, and transact on new craft brands. Separate from the consumer festival floor.
• Trader / Exhibitor Stand Packages Exhibitor and trader participation packages that allow craft drinks producers to occupy stand space, serve samples, and engage trade and consumer visitors at BREW//LDN. Sold to producers as commercial units.

Named customers23 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• London Wine FaircoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 May 2026BREW//LDN is partnering with London Wine Fair for the 2026 show, bringing a dedicated craft beer and cider space to the event for the first time in its 45-year history. This partnership creates a 100% trade-dedicated area providing an exclusive platform for craft beer and cider producers to access London Wine Fair's established trade buyer network.
• The Drinks TrustsupportingOthersThe Drinks Trust is a charity dedicated to the drinks and hospitality workforce. BREW//LDN supports this charity as part of their social responsibility commitments, collaborating to support the drinks and hospitality community.
• Between The BridgessupportingOthersFestival venue partner referenced in accessibility commitments, ensuring accessibility for individuals with disabilities throughout the festival site.
• Local Businesses, Breweries, and DistilleriessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBREW//LDN collaborates with and supports local traders and suppliers to boost the regional economy, showcasing regional talent and products. The event prioritizes and recognises traders and suppliers who use sustainable, locally sourced, and ethical ingredients.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Barcelona Beer Festival: Major European craft beer festival in Barcelona featuring hundreds of breweries. Comparable as a curated, multi-brand craft beer festival format, but operating in a different geography.

Direct peers

• Craft Beer Rising: UK-based craft beer trade and consumer event held in London. Directly comparable as a curated craft beer festival targeting trade buyers and consumers with multi-brand tastings.
• Great British Beer Festival (CAMRA): The UK's flagship consumer-focused beer festival run by CAMRA, featuring hundreds of beers and cider producers. Comparable in scale and category breadth as a UK craft drinks festival.
• London Wine Fair: The 45-year-old UK trade wine event that BREW//LDN is partnering with for 2026. Comparable as a large-scale UK drinks trade fair serving buyers, distributors, and hospitality operators.
• IndyManBeerCon: Manchester-based independent craft beer and food festival. Directly comparable as a curated craft beer event with a trade-adjacent audience and premium positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Vinexpo: International wine and spirits trade exhibition with global editions. Comparable as a large-scale B2B drinks trade event, though focused on wine and spirits rather than beer/cider.
• ProWein: Leading international trade fair for wine and spirits held in Düsseldorf. Comparable as a major B2B drinks trade event, but broader category focus and much larger scale than BREW//LDN.
• Drinktec: Global trade fair for the beverage and liquid food industry held in Munich. Comparable as a B2B drinks industry trade event, but at much larger scale and broader category scope.

Others

• SIBA (Society of Independent Brewers): UK trade association for independent breweries that runs regional beer festivals and trade events. Comparable as a UK craft beer industry organiser supporting brand-buyer connections.

Emerging players

• The London Beer Lab: London-based craft beer brewery and tasting venue. Comparable as a craft drinks experience operator in the same London market, but focused on brewery and taproom experience rather than a multi-brand festival.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/BrewLdn
• Facebookfacebook.com/BrewLDN
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brewldn
• Instagraminstagram.com/brew_ldn

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments1 record

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