Announcement of IPA Diwas 5.0, India's only strictly IPA festival, which was held at Loco Otro in Pune on Saturday, 14 March 2026.
If you think one IPA is enough, you might want to sit this one out!
IPA Diwas – India’s only craft beer festival dedicated exclusively to IPAs – returns to Loco Otro in Pune on March 14, 2026. Curated by Pune Beer Mandal, the fifth edition of this annual hop-heavy celebration promises a diverse array of raptures.
For starters, the beer selection will consist of more than 30 IPAs concocted by no less than 20 different craft breweries. From juicy to bitter, hazy to effervescent, sessionable to experimental, and everything in between, all aspects of the widely popular brewing style will be unveiled. This year’s lineup will even include an international entry courtesy of Heart of Darkness from Vietnam – a notable first.
But that’s only the proverbial froth at the top of the glass. A variety of food dishes designed to complement the beers on offer will also be available. Moreover, visitors of IPA Diwas 5.0 can look forward to a full day of live music performances.
The festivities are set to commence at 7 AM with a breakfast rave and won’t cease until 11:30 PM. Tickets are available online for single or multiple slots throughout the day and start at INR 600. Whether you’re a craft beer aficionado, foodie, music enthusiast, or simply prone to making questionable life choices of the best kind, IPA Diwas has something for everyone.
Come early, stay late, and pace yourself. Or not!
