Three friends in Hamburg with beer in their hands in summer
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Experience beer in all its variety Hamburg Beer Week: 13 until 18 September 2023

Like the fish sandwich, the diversity and history of the art of brewing is simply part of Hamburg. From 13 until 18 September 2023, we're celebrating this with Hamburg Beer Week in over 40 Hamburg locations. Try new varieties, learn about the history of beer or just enjoy a bit of the Hamburg scene? Beer Week offers you all in one.

Crew Brew für die Beer Week
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Hamburg Beer Week
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Four ingredients, endless variety

For many of us, beer is simply a part of life. On holiday, at a barbecue with friends, at the stadium. Easy. But the cult drink can do much more, with or without alcohol! It can be a sensory adventure, taste like smoke or fruits. It can bring friends together and convey a way of life. Beer is as diverse and exciting as our Hanseatic city: in every district there are different highlights and preferences. The breweries of the districts come together at Beer Week 2023 (#HHBW23) and show how exciting beer can be.

Over 40 locations, two boat tours and a festival to top it all off

Beer Week is taking place in Hamburg for the third time and makes beer a tangible experience. Tastings, brewing workshops, brewery tours, art exhibitions and concerts will take place in over 40 locations from 8 to 17 September (an overview of all participating locations can be found here). In addition to a selection of exceptional regional and international beers, you can also savor the festival's exclusive brew, the HAZY HOPPY HELLES. This refreshing beer boasts a subtle fruity note, making it a must-try.

Crew Brew für die Beer Week
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Crew Brew for the Beer Week
Messgerät in einer Brauerei bei der Hamburg Beer Week
© Landgang Brauerei

This year's Beer Week commenced on September 13th with the Brewers Boat Cruise. The festivities continue with another exciting HHBW Celebration. On September 16th and 17th, 14 renowned breweries will gather at Oberhafen to delight beer enthusiasts with their exceptional brews.

Creative, regional, international: the programme

Hamburg is brimming with culinary delights and a diverse program of events awaits. Here are just a few highlights: For the first time ever, Braustättchen at Fischmarkt is hosting a mini beer festival featuring six breweries. Meanwhile, Bunthaus Schankraum is the place to be for the traditional Sour Crowd Fest, featuring nine distinct sour beers on tap. Additionally, there are several enticing beer workshops to explore at Braumarkt.

Hazy Hoppy Helles: Exklusives Bier für die Hamburg Beer Week
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Hazy Hoppy Helles: Exklusives Bier für die Hamburg Beer Week

Exclusive festival beer: the HAZY HOPPY HELLES

Discover the taste of Hamburg for yourself during Beer Week by sampling the HAZY HOPPY HELLES! This unique brew is the result of collaboration among 21 Hamburg breweries spanning different corners of the city, and it was crafted at the Landgang brewery.

They included established companies such as Ratsherrn, Landgang, ÜberQuell, Buddelship and Wildwuchs, but also newcomers like the Brauboys, Locksmith Brewing or Winterhuder Bier.

The outcome is a delightful, characterful, and lightly fruity Helles that's sure to please everyone. You can purchase the Hazy Hoppy Helles at select bottle shops, beer retailers, and, of course, at all participating Beer Week venues.

One beer for Hamburg Exclusively for the Beer Week: HAZY HOPPY HELLES

What does Hamburg taste like? That's easy to find out. The exclusive HAZY HOPPY HELLES, a co-brew from 21 breweries from different parts of the city, tastes slightly fruity and has character.

WE STAND TOGETHER What do our brewers think about Hamburg Beer Week?

Brauer Stefan Schroeer von der Brauerei Superfreunde in Hamburg
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Craft Beer from all over the world in Hamburg Stefan Schröer - Superfreunde

"For us, Hamburg Beer Week means having a super time with great people!"

Stefan Schröer - Superfreunde
Brauer Tobias Hess von der Brauerei Überquell in Hamburg
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From the brewery directly to the harbour Tobias Hess - ÜberQuell

"Launched in difficult times, the idea realised for the third time. Hamburg's brewers once again joining forces. Another opportunity seized. Nice to…

Tobias Hess - ÜberQuell
Brauer Thomas Hundt von der Brauerei Block Bräu in Hamburg
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Directly at the Landungsbrücken Thomas Hundt - Block Bräu

"In a very short time, a Hamburger Lager was created with 21 Hamburg breweries, with a light fruity aroma and a light body. I'm already looking…

Thomas Hundt - Block Bräu
Brauer Vincent Ko von der Brauerei Wildwuchs Brauwerk in Hamburg
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Hamburg's first organic brewery Vincent Ko - Wildwuchs Brauwerk

"For me, the Hamburg Beer Week is a beautiful expression of Hamburg's beer culture. To put Beer Week together every year as a brewers' association is…

Vincent Ko - Wildwuchs Brauwerk
Christa Weigert Brauerin von Winterhuder Bier
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A new beer with a long history Christa Weigert - Winterhuder Bier

"Hamburg Beer Week is a lot of inspiring community power for me and a great event to showcase myself as a still young beer label."

Christa Weigert - Winterhuder Bier
Chris Newman Brauer von The Baby Goat Hamburg
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On the Outer Alster Chris Newman - The Baby Goat

"For us it's about a community initiative to bring Hamburg together, celebrate traditions and share a beer with friends old and new."

Chris Newman - The Baby Goat
Brauer Jens Hinrichs von der Bunthaus Brauerei
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Colourful Beer Week Jens Hinrichs - Bunthaus Brauerei

"As a co-founder of Hamburg Beer Week, it's great to see the event getting bigger and more professional every year. Even though it's a lot of work,…

Jens Hinrichs - Bunthaus Brauerei

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