Beer Brewing Experience In Lichfield
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Beer Making Experience Days: This full day brewing experience in Lichfield, is a real treat for any aspiring craft beer connoisseur. Join an expert brewer and explore every stage of the brewing process – with a delicious lunch and plentiful samples along the way. You'll even get to take a 5 litre mini-keg of the craft beer with you, to enjoy in the comfort of your own home!
Upon arrival at the Staffordshire Brewhouse, you’ll be warmly welcomed with a cup of tea or coffee to get you started before meeting your expert brewer and beer guru. The day’s itinerary will cover each crucial process – from mashing-in to sparging – and with an expert guide on hand to discuss the science behind each magical manipulation of water, barley, hops and yeast, you'll soon be somewhat of an expert yourself! A morning’s bacon butty and lunch from the restaurant menu are included, and there’ll be regular opportunities to taste from the brewery’s fine selection of locally and internationally brewed craft ales. Even the most experienced 'tickers' will be sure to find something new to taste. Once the brew is in the fermenter and the experience draws to a close, you can choose to linger a little longer in the pub, before leaving with a five-litre mini-keg of glorious beer and a certificate to commemorate the day’s fun.
This Beer Brewing Experience in Lichfield, is a comprehensive introduction to the art of beer making, and an Experience Days voucher would put a smile on the face of anyone who appreciates a lovely pint – or six!
When can you book Lichfield Beer Brewing Experience
This experience is usually run twice a week on Fridays and Saturdays (subject to availability). Availability will vary according to chosen venue.
Food and Drink Requirements
Minimum Age: 18 years old
How long is the Lichfield Beer Brewing Experience
Experience Duration: 7:00
Time Spent at Venue: 7:00
The Brewery experience lasts for approximately 7 hours with a
11am start time.
There will be a mid-morning snack break, and then a lunch break at
approximately 13:30.
Guest Info For Lichfield Beer Brewing Experience
Participants: The Beer Brewing Experience In Lichfield is for 1 participant.
Max Group Size: 10
Spectators Allowed on Site: No
Each Beer Brewing Experience is run in small groups.
Maximum Group size: 10
Please note, this experience is not suitable for spectators,
although they may wish to enjoy the pub facilities upon pick-up or
drop off.
Activity Location
What to Wear For This Activity
You can wear whatever you like for the Lichfield Brewery Experience.
Is This Activity Weather Dependent?
This experience is not affected by the weather.
Lichfield Beer Brewing Experience Reviews
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Here at Experience Days, we are very excited to be working with a new experience provider – Brewhouse and Kitchen. They very kindly invited us to take part in a brewing session in one of their 5 stunning locations, to collect footage, check out how the day works, and see what they are all about.
On Sunday 22nd February, leaden with GoPro cameras, both Poppy and I arrived at the Islington Brewhouse and were welcomed into the spacious, warm pub area by the friendly face of our expert brewer, Pete. We were shown to the brewing area, and offered tea or coffee to set ourselves up for the day. Being instructed that the process ran on a fairly strict time-scale, we made our introductions with the other participants, and began brewing.
The process started with the Hot Water Tank, which had already been fired up the previous day, and set to the optimum temperature. This released an exact amount of water into the Mash Tun, which was to be mixed with the grain. Chief Brewer, Pete provided us with an in depth explanation about the importance of the type of malt grain, and the effect that this has on the type of beer that is produced. Having explained that we would be brewing a Pale Ale, members of the group were encouraged to help Pete empty the sacks of malt into the Mash Tun, ready to be mixed – at the right temperature, this would break down the grain, and release the sugars to be fermented.
Then it was time to start tasting beers! Pete took us round to the bar an explained the difference between the cask ales and how each was made, whilst we sipped on various Craft beers to our heart’s content. We each picked a beer, and he poured us a large drink to enjoy at our own leisure.
Returning to the Mash Tun, it was time to drain off the ‘wort’, and then remove the ‘spent grain’. Unafraid of getting her hands dirty, my trusty colleague, Poppy offered herself up to help with this part of the process. As the numerous sacks were filled, Pete explained how the spent grain was donated to local allotments and gardens, to help the community.
Then we learnt all about hops – how the different types and the quantities would affect the final flavour of the beer, and why some types were more popular than others. The dried hops were added to the Copper or ‘kettle’, where they are boiled with the wort from the mash.
Then it was time for lunch…and what a choice we were presented with – every item has been carefully matched to a complimentary beer. We were told that we could choose any item from the wide menu – this was not an easy feat. However, having seen the roast dinners leaving the kitchen all afternoon, both Poppy and I elected for the roast beef. It certainly did not let us down. This break also allowed ample time for getting to know our fellow ‘brewers’ much better. Being the social drink that beer is (and having been asked repeatedly throughout the morning and afternoon if we would like another) the conversation flowed easily and added to the experience as a whole!
Getting back to ‘work’, the liquid was separated from the hops, passed through a heat exchanger, and into the fermentation tank to cool. This is where the yeast was added, and the sugars are gradually turned to alcohol.
Throughout the day our chief brewer, Pete, was able to explain all aspects of the process, both at a scientific level, and in simple terms (for those of us who didn’t understand all of the molecular science) and had a wide understanding of historical and cultural brewing processes. He enjoyed being asked questions, and seemed to relish sharing stories from his South African roots and his history as a brewer.
As if we hadn’t had enough to drink throughout the day, upon leaving, all participants were welcome to take home a 5 litre keg of beer…for no additional cost!
We left the Brewhouse & Kitchen, feeling highly educated in the art of craft beer making, and perhaps a little sleepy.
This tour is perfectly suited to anyone with an interest in beer – be you a ‘ticker’ (beer drinking enthusiast), a home brewer, or even a complete novice such as myself, this experience is perfectly suited to all. Pete’s friendly and laid back attitude is infectious, and you are guaranteed to have a great day, from start to finish. The beautifully trendy, yet traditional surroundings are a brilliant added bonus.
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