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Welcome to the Hoppe Craft Beer Festival 2027 in Merksplas
The Hoppe Craft Beer Festival returns to Merksplas in the Belgian Kempen in 2027. The venue is community centre GC De MARc/kT at Markt 1, in the village centre. The festival takes place from April 2 to 4, 2027 (Friday to Sunday). Admission is free. Visitors must be 18 or older.
Highlights & Attractions at Hoppe Craft Beer Festival in Merksplas
- More than 100 craft beers from Belgium and abroad, mostly in bottle or can
- Bottle sharing: tasting together in a relaxed hall rather than a crowded beer garden
- Free admission – you only pay for the beers you choose
- A strong focus on innovative Belgian breweries, plus international styles
- Compact indoor venue GC De MARc/kT in the heart of Merksplas
- A featured brewery each edition (previous highlights include 3 Fonteinen and De Dochter van de Korenaar)
- Adults-only (18+) festival aimed at genuine beer enthusiasts
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Program & Schedule: What to Expect in 2027
Hoppe Craft Beer Festival is a three-day tasting event organised by Beer-Tastings vzw. The festival opens on Friday (April 2) from 17:00, Saturday (April 3) from 13:00, and Sunday (April 4) from about 13:00 to 18:00. Confirm any specific 2027 programme details on hoppebeerfest.be and the municipal listing for Merksplas.
Most beers are sold in bottle or can. The organisers actively promote bottle sharing so guests can split bottles, compare notes and explore lambic and geuze, IPA, stout, saison and limited releases. This is not an open-air music festival; it is an indoor craft-beer tasting with an intimate atmosphere.
Tickets & Admission for Hoppe Craft Beer Festival Merksplas
Entry to the Hoppe Craft Beer Festival in Merksplas is free of charge. There are no festival tickets. Drinks, bottles and cans are paid for individually on site; prices vary by beer and are not sold as a single tasting pass. Official information: hoppebeerfest.be and [email protected]. Minimum age is 18.
Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Merksplas
- Getting there: Merksplas is in the province of Antwerp. By car via the N132/N124; parking around the market square and town hall. By public transport, use De Lijn buses via Turnhout; the venue is in the village centre on foot.
- What to wear: The event is indoors, so casual clothing is enough. April in Flanders can still be cold and wet, so bring a jacket for the walk.
- Where to stay: Lodging in Merksplas is limited. Book early in Turnhout, Hoogstraten or Baarle-Hertog if you need a hotel.
- Drink responsibly: Use the bus, a designated driver or a taxi. Bottle sharing lets you try more styles in smaller amounts.
- Check the latest beer list on hoppebeerfest.be or the Hoppebeerfest Facebook page – the line-up changes every year.
Note: The information on this page was researched at the time of writing and may have changed since then (e.g. date, venue, or program). Visit the organizer's official website →
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