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    Industry Leaders Gather for Beer Matters 2025 and the 10th Annual Scottish Beer Awards

    Professionals from across Scotland’s brewing, hospitality, and supply industries came together yesterday, Wednesday 8th October 2025, for the Beer Matters Conference & Trade Show, followed by the 10th Annual Scottish Beer Awards, both held at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange.

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    The Scottish Beer Awards Returns for its 10th Year – Entries Now Open!

    We’re thrilled to announce that the 10th Annual Scottish Beer Awards, Scotland’s national celebration of brewing excellence, is now open for entries — and this year, it will take place immediately following the Beer Matters Conference & Trade Show.

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    Beer Matters Conference & Trade Show Returns for 2025 – Featuring the Scottish Beer Awards

    The Beer Matters Conference & Trade Show is back for 2025, bringing together brewers, suppliers, and industry leaders for a full day of learning, networking, and business development. Established in 2017, Beer Matters is Scotland's leading event for brewing professionals, offering valuable insights into the latest trends, technical innovations, and business strategies in the industry.

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    Bringing the Brewing Industry Together

    Beer Matters is Scotland's national conference & trade show for the business of brewing.

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Beer Matters was established in 2017 as a business event that offers a day of learning and development for brewers. 

Specifically focused around gaining business advantage and sharing current trends in the brewing industry, the annual conference programme includes a range of business and technical topics.

The trade show brings together the best in supply, distribution and services to the national brewing business in Scotland.

To get involved in the 2025 Beer Matters Conference and Trade Show, please contact john@kdmedia.co.uk or contact us HERE

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  • "To meet so many of Scotland’s established and up and coming brewers presented a fantastic opportunity to share experiences, challenges and to bounce ideas off each other.  There hasn’t been a more exciting time to explore the trends and innovations happening in brewing and to hear how the Scottish brewing sector continues to grow at such rapid pace, is hugely encouraging.”

    Brad Cummings | CEO, Tiny Rebel Brewing