Join fellow brewers, innovators and industry specialists for a focused and forward-looking day at one of the UK’s most exciting craft breweries. Hosted at Deya Brewery in Cheltenham, the BFBi Western Section Seminar & Lunch will bring together regional and craft breweries—along with a select number of major brewers—for a deep dive into one of the most rapidly evolving areas of the drinks industry: no/lo beer and cider production.

Seminar Theme: The Future of No/Lo

As consumer demand accelerates, no/lo production is no longer a side project—it’s a strategic priority. This year’s seminar explores the technical, biological and practical considerations shaping successful low-and-no-alcohol products.

Expect expert insight on:

• Biological dealcoholisation – how yeast selection and fermentation management can achieve targeted outcomes.
• Physical dealcoholisation techniques – including thermal methods and modern engineering solutions.
• Membrane filtration technologies – exploring efficiency, flavour retention and operational challenges.
• Packaging & dispense for the independent brewer – how small pack vs. draught formats impact product stability, quality and consumer experience.
• On-trade considerations – including updates from the ongoing industry project addressing no/lo dispense systems in pubs and bars.