Credit: Ali Sahib, Chronicle.lu

From Friday 6 to Sunday 8 March 2026, Luxembourg-based independent brewery Twisted Cat organised the first edition of the Luxembourg Craft Beer Fest at Kantin in Dudelange, bringing together craft breweries from France, the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium.

The concept of the festival focused exclusively on six independent craft breweries from abroad, offering visitors in Luxembourg the opportunity to discover beers from across Europe and meet the brewers behind them. According to the organisers, the event was designed as a place where brewers and beer enthusiasts could exchange ideas and share their passion for craft brewing.

The festival featured around 40 craft beers and also included music and other activities centred on beer culture. Visitors were also able to step inside the brewery and take a closer look at the production area and brewing equipment.

“We can’t organise full guided tours, but visitors can step in and see the tanks and the brewing equipment,” explained Quentin Merour, Sales Manager at Twisted Cat brewery, in a comment to Chronicle.lu. He added that the organisers are already considering expanding the programme for future editions of the event: “You won’t be able to see the full process of making a beer yet, but that’s something we’re working on for the next editions. Since it’s the first one, we wanted to keep it simple. Now that we’ve done it once, we have a better idea of how we can incorporate more activities.”

Future editions of the festival could include additional activities, such as round-table discussions with industry professionals on beer styles, brewing techniques and the history of beer in Luxembourg and Europe.

Quentin Merour also pointed to the challenges faced by small craft breweries in Luxembourg, particularly when trying to enter the retail and HoReCa markets. Despite this, he believes interest among consumers is growing. “People want to try new things,” he said, noting that many are now curious about different beer styles such as IPAs, sour beers and stouts.

He confirmed that the Luxembourg Craft Beer Fest is expected to return next year for a second edition, following what organisers described as a strong turnout for the inaugural event.