A Taste of Hops: Pairing Great Beer with Great Food - Thursday 29 October 2026
Join us for an evening dedicated to the craft, cultivation, and flavours behind organic beer brewing.
Discover how hops are cultivated and transformed into exceptional beers through an evening of guided tastings, a sensory workshop and guest speaker talks by local growers and brewers.
- Guided tastings: sample a curated selection of local organic brews, including full-flavour 0.0% alcohol options, paired with a delicious menu of small plate dishes
- Sensory workshop: learn to identify hop varieties by aroma and master the basics of beer tasting with local experts
- Guest speaker talks: listen to local growers and brewers about sustainable hop cultivation and the future of organic brewing in our region
Please note that you must be over 18 years old to attend this event (please bring ID) and entry is by advance ticket only. Tickets include all guided tastings (including food), the sensory workshop and speaker talks. There will be 0% alcohol options available.
This a paid event with general admission £25 and RAU staff and student admission £20.