Be a brewer for the day!

This is the ideal gift for someone with an interest in beer who wants to know a little more about the art of brewing or perhaps just to make a change from all those boring hot air balloon rides and fast car track days etc.

The day’s programme will be as follows (though please remember all times are approximate):

8.30am - Arrive at the brewery and meet the brewing team for a coffee and chat.

8.45am - Measuring out the various malts for that day’s brew / balancing the pH of the water.

9.15am - Mashing in.

9.45am - Talk on the technical aspects of brewing (part 1). Question and answer session.

11.00am - Sparging.

Midday - Time to dig out the mash tun!

1.00pm – A light lunch at our brewery tap and a chance to sample some of the beers.

2.00pm - Getting the boil underway and addition of hops.

2.15pm - Talk on the technical aspects of brewing (part 2). Question and answer session.

3.00pm - Ready for the collection. Sanitising the heat exchanger and fermentation vessel.

4.00pm - Collection of boiled wort and pitching of yeast.

4.30pm – All done! Final question and answer session.

5.00pm – Time to go.

This experience is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays for up to 4 people at a time so ideal for friends to do together. Practical clothing (It gets mucky!) and footwear (wellies/boots) are advised.

A disclaimer will be provided. This must be completed and submitted prior to the experience day that has been booked.

All participants will be given a copy of “Notes on Brewing” by Nigel Sadler, our brewing consultant and once the beer is ready (approx. 1 week after the Experience Day) an 18 pint polypin of that beer will be made available for collection or despatched at additional cost.

We can recommend local accommodation, either B&B or hotel, if required.

Call 01277 375577 or email brentwoodbrewing@aol.com for more details on availability and to make a booking.

NB. Please note that due to the nature of the brewery premises and type of operation we are unable to cater for those with disabilities.