ACB AGM 2026 AGM November 7th 2026 at the Red Lion, Manningtree

Link to the 2025 minutes.

Agenda will be confirmed on the day. The below is the basic framework we’ll work to:

• Welcome, Introduction, Remembrance (raising of a glass to lost ACB brewers and friends)
• Chairperson update – (If you wish, please volunteer to be considered by vote at the AGM.)
• Regional organisers & committees – agreement on local organisers – who/where new people or continue as is.
• 2027 plans:
  • Major events (Calendar events via website)
    • Shed Brewer Festival – Date set for tbc.
    • Annual Brewery Tour – Date/Location?
    • Annual homebrew competition – Date/Location
  • Monthly meetings (Calendar events via website)
  • Quarterly Beer Challenges (tbc – record accurately and agree in the meeting, then add to website to show quarterly beer style)

• Communications:
  • Newsletters – Kev W with support (happy to continue? Do you need anything/help?)
  • Website – Tony T with support (happy to continue?)
  • Social Media (Facebook group/Twitter (X)/Instagram) – Various
  • Slack –
  • Thank organisers for the events of 2026.
• Any Other Business

Please note this is the AGM with a full agenda, so we will NOT be tasting our beers at the pub.

If you would like to swap beers with others to take home, please do.