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CBCE Exhibitor Preview | First Batch of Innovative Alcoholic Beverage Brands Join CBCE 2027 — What Market Signals Are They Sending?
Innovative alcoholic beverages are emerging as a new variable in the craft beer industry. Hard soda, fruit wine, tea-infused alcohol, ready-to-drink cocktails and more are constantly expanding the boundaries between “beer” and “alcoholic beverages.” With lighter flavors, more design-driven visuals and consumption occasions closer to everyday life, these categories are quietly capturing the attention of a new generation of young consumers. As craft beverages move beyond the traditional definition of beer, an expansion centered on “freedom of flavor” is already underway.
As a leading industry event with more than a decade of experience, CBCE serves as a full-industry-chain platform connecting brewing ingredients, production equipment, craft beer brands, food pairing, cultural and creative products, and end consumption. This broader perspective reflects a growing consensus across the industry: the next decade of craft beer will not be defined by isolated competition for existing market share, but by a more diverse and collaborative ecosystem.
So far, seven innovative alcoholic beverage brands have confirmed their participation in CBCE 2027 as the first batch of exhibitors. Coming from different niche segments, they have all chosen CBCE as the stage for their 2027 industry debut. What makes this annual industry spotlight so attractive?

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According to the 2025 New Alcoholic Beverage Industry Development Report, China’s new alcoholic beverage market is expected to reach RMB 135.1 billion in 2025, with a CAGR of 37.18% from 2020 to 2025, making it one of the fastest-growing segments in the alcoholic beverage industry.
More importantly, the core consumers of this category closely overlap with the core audience of craft beer — young consumers with strong flavor awareness who are willing to pay for quality and experiences.
Today, craft beer bars in China are evolving into integrated social spaces combining craft beer + low-alcohol beverages + food pairing. In this transformation, innovative alcoholic beverages have become an essential piece of the puzzle. They not only expand consumption occasions within bars, but also help reach consumers with different preferences.
CBCE has been closely tracking this fundamental industry shift. According to previous show data, 14.29% of exhibitors have already expanded into innovative alcoholic beverage categories, and this proportion continues to grow.
CBCE connects these emerging categories with its craft beer ingredients, equipment and brand exhibition zones, making innovative alcoholic beverages an integral part of the evolving craft beer ecosystem.

(CBCE 2026 Post-Show Data)
Targeted Audience
Craft beer trade shows naturally attract consumers and professionals with strong flavor awareness, making them an ideal audience for innovative alcoholic beverages.
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Channel Fit
Craft beer bars, premium supermarkets and instant retail — innovative alcoholic beverages share highly compatible channels with craft beer.。
Media Exposure
CBCE’s integrated media network will provide additional media and editorial exposure for emerging categories and new products.
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Market Feedback
Leveraging CBCE’s established exhibition ecosystem, brands can quickly gather market feedback. During the show, events including international beer competition tastings and new product promotions will also provide brands with a comprehensive platform for product exposure and engagement.
Whether you specialize in fruit wine, hard soda, tea-infused alcohol, low-alcohol beverages or ready-to-drink cocktails, or you are a new entrant looking to seize the opportunity of craft beer cross-category innovation, connect with targeted industry channels and maximize annual brand exposure, the Innovative Alcoholic Beverages Zone at CBCE 2027 is your stage.
The trend is here. Exhibition space is limited. The next industry story is yours to write.
CBCE 2027 booth reservations are now open, with Early Bird offers available until October 31, 2026. We welcome craft beer brands and companies from around the world to seize the opportunity and join Asia’s annual craft beer industry event.

April 26–28, 2027
Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC)
CBCE 2027 — We look forward to seeing you in Shanghai!
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