Our one-day craft ale brewing masterclass offers a blend of practical brewing, tastings, and foundational theory. You will brew beer under the guidance of one of our master brewers, focusing on topics tailored to either beginners or more experienced enthusiasts.

 

The day's agenda includes an introduction to brewing and craft ale, understanding the role of ingredients, with hands-on milling and mashing and lautering, and sample some ale with your lunch.

 

In the afternoon session, you will learn about boiling, hop additions, yeast pitching, and the fermentation process, while also engaging in a questions and answers session over some sample ales with our master brewer. Post-class, you will receive bottles of the brewed ale, and detailed course notes.

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• The masterclasses are held on the last Saturday of each month.

• Duration 10am-4pm.

• Please book 4 weeks in advance.

• Refreshments and lunch included.

• Cost £125 per person.

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Our one-day craft cider making masterclass is an ideal introduction to the skills and techniques of artisan cider making with our resident expert cider maker.

 

The morning session includes an introduction to cider history, the importance of apple and other fruit varieties, harvesting techniques, milling, pressing, juice preparation, and yeast roles in fermentation.

 

The afternoon session covers home fermentation management, necessary equipment, blending techniques, bottling methods, and troubleshooting common fermentation issues. You will leave with freshly pressed juice, yeast, and detailed course notes and instructions for continuing the cider-making process at home.

 

The course includes refreshments and lunch.

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• The masterclasses are held on the last Sunday of each month.

• Duration 10am-4pm.

• Please book 4 weeks in advance.

• Refreshments and lunch included.

• Cost £125 per person.

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