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MARCH 23-25 2023
WARSAW LEGIA STADIUM
THURSDAY 16-24, FRIDAY/SATURDAY 12-24
ABOUT
The Warsaw Beer Festival was first held in 2014, the first event of its kind in Poland. It continues to bring together modern Polish craft-beer tastes and hottest trends. Today’s brewers in Poland are passionate, uncompromising and eager to challenge bland traditions to create striking, modern beers. And the Warsaw Beer Festival is the place to experience the best of the best.
Experience over 1,200 beers from top brewers driving the revolution. Meet the modern face of Poland’s vibrant beer culture and enjoy beers at forefront of taste innovation, poured from more than 500 taps. You prefere more traditional styles or revolutionary experiments? There is something for everyone.
Warsaw’s streets have been home to diverse people and cultures for over 100 years, and the city’s food scene has developed into a unique blend of tastes from around the world. The tradition continues at the Warsaw Beer Festival with 17 of the best foodtrucks offering visitors a distinct selection for every taste and pocket.
Besides exceptional beer, Warsaw Beer Festival is renowned for its variety of other entertainment experiences: lots of board games, fussball, excellent coffee, pinball and arcade machines, games tournaments, free lectures and paid tasting masterclasses. Many distinguished guests have visited Warsaw Beer Festival, including Greg Koch (Stone Brewing) and Steve Dresler (Sierra Nevada).
Single ticket
20 PLN (~4 €)
3-day pass
39 PLN (~8 €)
Premium pass
90 PLN (~19 €)
Super premium pass
180 PLN (~38 €)
Kits
3 day ticket + WFP15 kit
Limited festiwal kit worth 99 PLN! It contains WFP15 3 day ticket, the festival glass and dedicated holder necklace. Buying now you make sure that we will not run out of glasses for you and you’ll buy it cheaper! You can reclaim your kit at the festival!
Price: 90 PLN
Super Premium 3 day ticket + WFP15 kit
Limited festival kit worth 194 PLN with all the most interesting gadgets! It contains 3 day ticket, 15th editon festival glass (0,4), holder necklace and a scarf. Buying now you make sure that we will not run out of glasses for you! You can reclaim your kit at the venue!
Price: 180 PLN
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Festival Gadgets
WFP15 Festival Glass
The heaviest, most complex and most environmentally friendly. We have been working on this project for almost a year. Made of 100% recycled material, fired at 600 degrees, safe and indestructible. A unique glass of the 15th edition of the festival.
Price: 45 zł
Scarf for every WFP season
Cotton scarf made of high-quality yarn, which makes it soft, pleasant to the touch and safe for the skin. We produced our unique scarf in Poland together with KABAK, it does not contain materials of animal origin, which means it is 100% vegan. We sell it in advance only as a part of a Super Premium Pass but you can reserve it at our festival stand using the form. Just bear in mind that the reservation is valid only to 4PM on Saturday!
Price: 95 zł
Holder necklace WFP15
Black, topped with a orange thread, perfectly fitted to WFP15 festival glass.
Price: 15 zł
WFP14 Festival Glass
The Moment after we announced the new WFP14 glass, it turned out that the glass would not reach us on time. Therefore, we turned to the Rastal company, with which we regularly cooperate, with a true cry for help. After a series of quick e-mails between the graphic designer and the company’s representative, we developed a glass that we are very pleased with. We do not know yet what the new glass will be called (it depends on you), but we are sure that it will reach us on time!
Price: 30 zł
Tasting glass 100 ml
We already had the tasting glass on the stem, now it’s time for the new version. We were looking for a small, thimble glass from which the beer not only looks good, but also tastes great.
Price: 25 zł
Water bottle
We have been looking for the perfect water bottle for a long time. We tested a few versions in terms of ease of use, appearance and quality. We decided on a model with an inner straw. The neck is wide enough to throw ice cubes inside. Since everything flows, remember to drink as much of it as possible. At the festival, we will prepare for you, together with the Waterpoint Systems, dispensers from which you will be able to refill the water bottles with plain or slightly sparkling water at will.
Price: 79 zł
Socks
The best breweries cooperate with each other to create unique beers in cooperation. We also decided to go this way. Kabak is fair trade clothing, created with responsibility for society and the planet. Together, we created multi-colored socks at the Warsaw Beer Festival. We hope you like them just as much!
Price: 29 zł
Want to know what I’m drinking?
When back in 2015 we announced the new #WFP3 glass, the design sparked a lot of controversy. For some it seemed to be a craft abomination (a shaker?!), for others it was the best glass of the festival. We’ve been thinking for some time about a slight rebranding. That’s why we invited the festival logo creators Michał Cyruchin and Becia Uchata. And here’s how the end result looks like. We had considered “Ask me what I’m drinking” catchphrase a symbol of WFP and the beer revolution, because the “what are you drinking” question was the one we had been hearing the most. That’s why we want this universal glass, matching most beer styles, to be present at the festival regardless of the official glass, different with every edition.
Price: 25 zł
WFB13 Glass
The WFP13 beer glass doesn’t have a name yet. The narrow bottom part makes it slender and the wavy form really harmonize with the content. Tulip-shaped bulging top is designed to accumulate the aromas. “Be like a beer that’s filling the vessel”, said a long-forgotten sage which corresponds with the saying “everything flows”. Just like the happy crowd at the Legia Stadium flows. The glass is available in two versions and we honestly have no idea which one of them you’re going to get. In this way, we want to emphasize the strength and importance of Fate and Chance, both ruling our lives much more than we would like. Only available in sets or at the festival, in a limited number of copies.
Price: 30 zł
Holder necklace WFP14
Black, topped with a orange thread, perfectly fitted to WFP14 festival glass.
Price: 15 zł
Holder necklace WFP13
Black, topped with a green thread, perfectly fitted to this year’s festival glass.
Price: 15 zł
Unique, porron WBF glass
A porró is a traditional glass wine pitcher now used for ciders and sour beers as well, typical of Spain, originating in Catalonia. This invention allows everyone to drink from the same utensil without touching it with their lips. It fosters communal drinking accompanying food, though it does require some skill to ensure the wine enters one’s mouth and to keep it from spilling onto clothing. Some might say it resembles a cross between a wine bottle and a watering can. The top of the bottle is narrow and sealed off with a cork. Stemming upwards from the bottom of the pitcher is a spout that gradually tapers off to a small opening. It is shaped such that the beer inside it will have minimal contact with the air, while being ready to be used at all times. Until the mid-twentieth century it was very common in homes, but the tradition is now slowly being lost. The lack of contact with the lips allows a group of people to share the same vessel without offending their sense of hygiene.
Price: 100 zł
Craft T-shirt WFP13
Craft T-shirt WFP13 is a classic T-shirt of universal cut, made of knitwear produced in Poland. The original three colors print had been specially commissioned by the Warsaw Beer Festival. The hop cones theme fits in with the dancing pattern, which refers to the upcoming edition of the event. T-shirts are sewn locally, with attention to every detail. Jacquard labels with the WFP mark guarantee that each item is genuine. When drinking beer in this T-shirt, you show that you are a true beer afficionado. Composition: 100% cotton, material: knitwear, cut: unisex, sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXL, colors: beige or green, original WFP tab in the neck seam and at the bottom edge. Made in Poland.
Price: 119 zł
Turbo heavy duty backpack/bag WFP13
A comfortable backpack fashioned like a sack. Despite its inconspicuous size it will fit at least 10 bottles of beer. Made of solid denim that can withstand many trips along the trail of the best craft breweries. Thickened cotton strings will bear even heavy loads. The embossed tab with the Warsaw Beer Festival logo leaves no doubt that we are dealing with a real beer connoisseur. * Composition: 60% cotton, 40% polyester, material: denim, dimensions: 34 cm x 45 cm. Available in three colors (black fabric with a brown patch, khaki fabric with a black patch or yellow fabric with a black patch).
Price: 69 zł
WFP13 Cotton Tote Bag
A bag to hold the beer and to cherish the beer. Simple, beautiful, useful.
Price: 15 zł
HOPin – hand-painted WFP13 pin
Hand-painted enamel pin cast in brass. The hop afficionado theme is an original project designed especially for the Warsaw Beer Festival. The entire batch of pins was made locally – in a Polish company that uses recycled metals in its production. Composition: shiny gold enameled brass, dimensions: 24 mm x 31 mm, colors: green and rudy brown. Made in Poland.
Price: 25 zł
High five! – hand-painted WFP13 pin
Hand-painted enamel pin cast in brass. The „high five” motif above the mug is an original pattern inspired by the mood of the Warsaw Beer Festival. The entire batch of pins was made locally – in a Polish company that uses recycled metals in its production. Composition: shiny gold enameled brass, dimensions: 30 mm x 26 mm, colors: 5 juicy rainbow colors. Made in Poland.
Price: 25 zł
Workshops and lectures in English
Thursday, 23 March 2023 r.
Thursday
18:30 – 19:30
workshop room first floor
MASTERCLASS
Maltgarden (j. angielski, polski / in English, Polish)
Maltgarden brewery is celebrating their 4th birthday! It’s a unique opportunity to meet the the brewery co-owner, Łukasz Rokicki. You can expect the results of many co-ops, unique and hard-to-find beers.
Thursday
19:00 – 21:00
workshop room first floor
CONTEST
Vistula Sensory Olympics: 2nd Polish Beer Championship – qualifying rounds
Got a nose for beer? Can you sense flaws from a mile away? Come and compete with the best noses in the industry and win the honorable title of the best sensory of the year. The 2nd edition of the sensory competition Beer Sensory Polish Championships.
Thursday
19:30 – 20:30
workshop room first floor
MASTERCLASS
Funky Fluid (j. angielski, polski / in English, Polish)
Funky Fluid Brewery is one of the strongest brands on the Polish craft beer market. This is the first tasting of Funky Fluid most interesting beers at our festival. Expect unexpected, unique and difficult things. Tasty stories for free.
Thursday
20:00 – 21:00
stands
GRAND OPENING
15th Warsaw Beer Festival will officially start!
The Grand Opening of the WFP will take place on the grass of the Legia stadium, and you will be able to follow it from the stands of the VIP zone. Welcoming guests of the Festival will be with real celebration!
Thursday
20:00 – 21:00
workshop room first floor
MASTERCLASS
Schneeeule Brauerei
Schneeeule Brauerei (Snowy Owl Brewery) is our unique guest from Berlin. Specializes in brewing true Berliner Weiße – not soured in the kettle but using original yeast from old bottles that were found in an old cellar. The beer will be presented by a main brewer and a mastermind behind this project, Ulrike Genz.
FRIDAY, 24 March 2023 r.
Friday
16:30 – 17:30
workshop room first floor
TASTING
Hottest Polish Craft Breweries
What are the hottest Polish craft breweries? During our tasting you can try them yourself! Our experienced taster and ex-brewer, Jacek Błędowski, will offer you a unique sellection of the newest trends in Poland, as well as some juicy anegdotes.
Friday
16:30 – 17:30
festival stage
PRESENTATION
Belgium Beer Week
Belgium Beer Week is a unique experience. Beer is celebrated all week long in Belgian pubs and restaurants! Dieter Proost will talk about the events during the Belgian Beer Week.
Friday
17:00 – 17:30
festival stage
DISCUSSION
Diversity is excellent: Sint Bernardus
St. Bernardus is an unusual brewery. As the name suggests, this brewery is run by Trappist – monks who brew beer. Michał Stemplowski (Chmielobrody) talk with representative of the brewery (in English).
Friday
17:30 – 18:00
festival stage
DISCUSSION
Diversity is excellent: Sint Bernardus
What’s to drink in Berlin? Berliner Weisse, of course. And some of the best examples of Berliners come from Ulrika, a brewer at the Schneeeule brewery, i.e. Snowy Owl. Michał Kopik (Piwny Garaż blog) talk with Berlin Schneeeule brewer (in English).
Friday
18:00 – 19:00
workshop room first floor
FLAVORACTIV
Beer Sensory Practices
This workshop is an excellent opportunity to improve your sensory skills on professional FlavorActiV samples under the supervision of Dr. Boris Gadzov, who deals with beer sensorics and training in breweries all over Europe. The workshop consists of a theoretical part and a tasting. You will have the opportunity to learn about the taste and aroma characteristics of beer. The whole will be complemented by a demonstration of the recommended tasting techniques.
Friday
20:00 – 21:30
workshop room first floor
FLAVORACTIV
Off-flavours related to raw materials, mashing & wort boling
Nothing can replace the knowledge and skills acquired during professional sensory training. A special opportunity to expand beer knowledge are advanced sensory workshops, recommended to beer producers, brewers, judges and beer enthusiasts. Under the supervision of Dr. Boris Gadzov, participants will learn about the negative sensory characteristics that result from raw materials and technological processes. How mashing and brewing can affect the flavor and aroma of beer? The workshop consists of a theoretical part and a tasting. You will have the opportunity to learn about the taste and aroma characteristics of beer.
SATURDAY, 25 March 2023 r.
Saturday
14:00 – 15:00
workshop room first floor
TASTING
Craft beer recipe development with Weyermann® Specialty Malts
Masterclass led by Axel Jany of Weyermann® Specialty Malts. This is an hour-long session in which theory will be combined with practice, namely samples of beers made with Weyermann® malts at their pilot brewery in Bamberg. An event for both brewers looking to deepen their malt knowledge and fans of original beers from the pilot brewery, not normally available in stores.
Beers that will be served:
- Bamberger Hofbräu Lager brewed with Barke
- # 49, unfiltered Zoigl style Keller beer brewed with Isaria 1924
- Bayernkönig, being a wheat variety and a beer name
- Schlotfegerla Smoke Beer and a short excursion to smoked wheat as well
- London Calling Porter with Carafa®
Saturday
16:00 – 17:00
workshop room first floor
DISCUSSION
Find French Beer, 5 French breweries at once: L’Instant, Ice Breaker, 90BPM, Gekko Brewing, Les Intenables
For the first time at the Warsaw Beer Festival (and who knows, maybe even in Poland) there will be such a strong representation of great french craft breweries. Michał Stemplowski (Chmielobrody) talk with french breweries representatives (in English).
Saturday
18:30 – 19:30
workshop room first floor
TASTING
Top Polish Craft Beers To Try This Season
There are some iconic beers everybody knows. You should know them, if you want to understand what Polish craft is. Discover 6 legendary beers, selected by beer judge and beer fan, Jacek Błędowski.
Saturday
19:30 – 20:30
workshop room first floor
TASTING
Legendary Polish Beers You Can’t Miss
There are some iconic beers everybody knows. You should know them, if you want to understand what Polish craft is. Discover 6 legendary beers, selected by beer judge and beer fan, Jacek Błędowski.
FAQ
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LOCATION
Legia Warsaw Stadium
Stadion Legii Warszawa
Łazienkowska 3, 00-449 Warszawa
WHAT TO DO (IN WARSAW)
Check out Polish Beer Trails – Warsaw
Featuring easy-to-use maps sprinkled with historical points of interest, the sightseeing routes take users not just past some of the city’s hidden and not-so-hidden glories, but also a series of pubs on the frontline of Poland’s brewing revolution. Prepared by Slow Craft NGO – two are avaliable in English and you can read about the whole idea in Warsaw Insider.
21 reasons to go to Warsaw
Warsaw offers somany things to do and seeand has everything you want when you’re going on a city break; incredible landmarks; beautiful old town streets and squares; lively parks and gardens; cool museums; hearty local food; vibrant nightlife. Sounds good, right? So let’s dive a little deeper into all the reasons to visit Warsaw that will surely make you book a flight right now!
Just eat it!
Warsaw has undergone a true gastronomic revolution over the last couple of years, becoming a frequent destination of culinary travels. The culinary offerings of our city have already been described by foreign media such as Forbesor the influential blog HappyCow Vegan Guidewhich in 2017 ranked the Polish capital at the top of most vegan-friendly cities. Use your favourite app to find the best places!
Drink them all! – ontap.pl is the page for you
CNN Travel have named Warsaw as one of the Top 15 cities in the world for craft beer, placing the Polish capital in the same bracket as big hitters such as Berlin, Brussels, Portland and Melbourne. Polish brewers are learning, inventing and creating their own ways of brewing. At the same time, they’re also involving and evolving a lot of traditional techniques which other countries aren’t. You can find ALL craft beer pubs and check what beers they have on tap at our Polish web page ontap.pl which is always up-to-date!
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