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No — although beer is the strongest sector, the fair covers the full beverage industry including soft drinks, water, juice and increasingly the non-alcoholic and functional-drinks segments.

Very much so — there's a dedicated craft-beer area and a substantial portion of exhibitors specifically target small-batch and microbrewery customers.

An independent international beer competition held alongside the fair. Winners are recognised in dozens of style categories and the awards are respected globally.

Annually in November at Messe Nürnberg.

Two days covers it well for most brewers. Larger producers and equipment buyers often add a third day for in-depth supplier conversations.