North Beer Challenge 2026

May 1

Opening night of North Beer Challenge 2026 at Nim City Community Mall, on 1–2 May 2026, from 5 pm to 11 pm.
North Beer Challenge 2026: raising the bar, one lip-smacking pint at a time
Northern Thailand’s craft beer scene is getting serious. The North Beer Challenge 2026 is a structured, judged brewing competition designed to push the region’s craft brewers — both technically and creatively — to their very best.
Judging is conducted to BJCP (Beer Judge Certification Program) standards, the same international benchmark used in competitions worldwide, with a panel of experienced BJCP-certified and industry judges.
But this isn’t just about crowning a winner. The competition is built around quality, transparency and community, with the goal of levelling up northern Thailand’s craft beer culture through knowledge-sharing and honest feedback. The top prize? A commercial brewing deal — so the best beer doesn’t just win a trophy, it gets made.
Food vendors will be on hand serving up dishes chosen to pair well with whatever’s being poured, because good beer deserves good food.