Soon, the craft beer world will descend upon Indianapolis for the Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America. From April 28 to May 1, CBC 2025 will feature more than 60 educational seminars spanning 12 areas critical to running a successful business and 550+ exhibitors displaying the latest and greatest product innovations, supplies, and services. To help guide your walkabouts on the CBC BrewExpo floor, we sent out a call to exhibitors for a sneak peek of what they’ll be showcasing. See ya in Indy!
Production and packaging
Ardagh Glass and BOB | Booth 1620
BOB (BuyOurBottles.com) offers craft brewers quality glass beer bottles direct from U.S. glassmaking facilities via Ardagh Glass Packaging. They have the ideal shapes and styles for craft brewers like you. Whether you need bottles by the pallet or truckload, BOB has you covered. Visit booth #1620 to check out their new, American-made stock glass bottles, designed to protect and complement your brew and brand.
Thielmann | Booth 1340
THIELMANN is showcasing their high-grade stainless steel containers for the beverage industry. Built from premium stainless steel, THIELMANN offers all standard US beverage kegs, with a full range of ½ bbl, 1/6 bbl, and ¼ bbl kegs with D valves, with embossing and silk screening available upon request. Also, THIELMANN offers cost-effective Corny kegs, with manual access via the oval handhole, and Starter kegs, that combine the ease of access found in the “swing-top bail” of a Corney keg with a standard Sanke “D” valve and spear. THIELMANN takes pride in its 100% recyclable stainless steel kegs. THIELMANN is a founding member of the Steel Keg Association.
OneVision Corp. | Booth 2635
OneVision Corporation is showcasing their new Portable Beverage System. The compact and budget-friendly system is an ideal solution for breweries wanting to visually inspect double seams but aren’t quite ready for an advanced measurement system. In addition to the portable beverage system, they will also be demoing their full line of inspection equipment and conducting FREE seam inspections at CBC booth 2635. Stop by and learn why for 30 years OneVision has been a trusted partner in the canning
industry. Bring an empty can!
Flottweg | Booth 1955
Flottweg Separation Technology’s decanter centrifuge helps craft brewers boost yields. The Flottweg Separator AC 2000 brings speed and efficiency to the filtration process. After fermentation is complete, the beer is pumped to the centrifuge to be clarified. The product enters the centrifuge, spreading out into many thin layers. The centrifugal force expels the solids to the edge of the bowl. The Soft Shot technology quietly ejects the separated solids which are sent down the drain or to a pump for disposal. Meanwhile, the clarified liquid flows from the disk stack to a pairing disk, where it is discharged from the centrifuge via a centripetal pump to a brite beer tank. From there it is ready for packaging.
Ingredients, extracts, and flavors
Haas | Booth 2505
Stop by Haas during CBC 2025 to explore how the global hop powerhouse can support your growth—whether through bold new flavors, greater brewing efficiency, or helping your lineup stay reliably delicious. In addition to a stellar lineup of beers made by the Haas Innovations Brewery team, they’ll be pouring a handful of collaborations with brewer icons like Cloudburst, Jack’s Abby, 3 Floyds, and more. Taste a variety of styles that showcase the world’s finest hops and hop products, from the classics like Citra and Mosaic to the latest innovations like Krush and HBC 1019. They’re also bringing five new Euphorics flavors, plus another new offering to be debuted at CBC—but you’ll have to stop by our booth to find out more.
Abstrax Hops at the Skunkworks Lounge
Science-forward flavor company Abstrax Hops announced the nine finalists for the 2025 Skunkworks Lounge competition at the Craft Brewers Conference in Indianapolis. This year’s showdown includes a major twist: the introduction of a Wildcard winner selected by Untappd users. For the first time ever, the public had the power to push one standout beer into the national spotlight—and onto the final stage.
Who is pouring at Skunkworks Lounge?
- Breakside Brewing
- Cigar City Brewing
- Fast Fashion Beer
- Hi-Wire Brewing
- Hop Butcher for the World
- New Realm Brewing Co.
- Von Ebert Brewing
- Mountains Walking – Reigning 2x Champion
- New Trail Brewing – Untappd Wildcard Winner
Every guest who visits the Skunkworks Lounge will sample all nine experimental beers and cast a vote for their favorite using Untappd’s live voting feature. The winner earns a $5K prize, CBC 2026 perks, and major bragging rights. The Skunkworks Lounge isn’t just a competition—it’s a live flavor lab where the industry’s boldest brewers go head-to-head using Abstrax’s most advanced tools, such as …
- BrewGas Series – Cannabis-inspired, TTB-approved flavor profiles
- Skyfarm Series – Ultra-bright, fruit-forward terpene blends
- Omni Hop Profiles – True-to-type varietal hop recreations
- Quantum Series – Hop-derived extracts with unmatched flavor & efficiency
Blue Lake Hops | Booth 3527
Blue Lake Hops is presenting two Fresh Wet Hop Brewing Products at their booth and in a seminar set for April 30. These products naturally deliver the premium taste of freshness once reserved for limited time harvest brews. From Bavaria, see the ‘WetHOP’ hops brewing product, a selection of traditional and newly developed varieties from the Hallertau of Germany. From Michigan, see ‘The Blue Lake Process’ hops brewing product, applied to both traditional and proprietary hop varieties with Michigan terroir. Seminar:
- Wednesday, April 30
- Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
- Location: 133 | Level 1
Perfectly Dosed | Booth 1125
Perfectly Dosed is co-exhibiting with Beverage Federation at booth 1125. Perfectly Dosed is focused on helping breweries generate new revenue streams by launching a hemp THC/CBD beverage. They are super easy to use and breweries already have all the infrastructure they need to make a great THC/CBD drink. Their team has helped hundreds of breweries capture 10%+ net new revenue in less than a year with their hemp based emulsions. Stop by the Brewery Profit Center at booth 1125 to learn more.
Business time
5th Ingredient | Booth 3114
Stop by the 5th Ingredient at booth #3114 and see the Beer30 brewery management software in action. They will be hosting live demos to let you see how the right tools can help you save time and money, letting you focus on thriving in a beer industry that continues to become more competitive every year. Some notable features include the actionable insights in the new Brewery Command Center, and a more customizable, powerful sales platform to fit any brewery size or business model. Not enough reason to stop by? They’ll also be giving away shirts, travel mugs, hats, and more for anyone able to swing the hammer and ring the bell on the Test of Strength at our booth. Plus, CBC attendees will receive 30% off all Beer30 software and modules just for stopping by the booth.
The Beverage Federation | Booth 1125
The Beverage Federation has set up the Profit & Ops Center for breweries to stop in and learn from what others are doing. The Fed helps breweries run their business with more focus on DAY 2 needs and issues then how to open your doors, such as cost-cutting concepts, bulk discounts, and finding the right partner to help run your business. Several partners will be present as part of the Profit & Ops Center, hosted by the Beverage Federation ….
Get Hoptimized | Booth 1125
Get Hoptimized is a marketing agency built for Craft Beverage that offers advertising, email marketing, SEO, and other digital marketing services. Their strategies are engineered to brew results for your taproom, wholesale efforts, DTC, and more. At the Get Hoptimized booth (#1125), you’ll find resources to help execute effective and efficient marketing strategies for your brewery or craft beverage business. Get Hoptimized is part of the Profit & Ops Center, hosted by the Beverage Federation and a selection of other organizations.
TapWyse | Booth 1125
TapWyse has a cool push messaging to help breweries drive more taproom revenue and customer loyalty. will be focusing on new revenue by highlighting taproom marketing programs that are adding 150+ visits per month and over $20K in recurring revenue. For CBC, they are coming together with a group of like minded suppliers to form the BREWERY PROFIT CENTER. Everyone in this group is committed to sharing proven revenue boosting and cost cutting programs.
Apex Group 360 | Booth 1125
Apex Group 360 is a full-service consulting group built for craft breweries. Their team of experts plugs in quickly to solve real challenges across formulation, operations, supply chain, procurement, and commercialization. From early-stage concept to in-market success, Apex Group 360 helps breweries launch, grow, and optimize. They’ve supported startups, regional breweries, and national brands, delivering results that reduce costs, accelerate timelines, and strengthen operations. Stop by for help with:
- Recipe and formulation refinement,
- Ingredient sourcing and supplier negotiations
- Operational modeling and production strategy
- Route-to-market and distribution planning
- Regulatory guidance and forecasting tools
Beer Law Center | 1125
Beer Law Center is a boutique law firm focused on the craft beverage industry. Having represented over 200 alcohol producers and retailers across the country, Beer Law Center is an ideal partner and resource to help your business manage risks and grow. For CBC, they are coming together with a group of like minded suppliers to form the BREWERY PROFIT CENTER.
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