Fancy a day in Portsmouth with a pint (or a few) in hand? This full-day brewery experience is your chance to see how real craft beer is made from start to finish. You'll kick things off with a cuppa and a chat before getting stuck into the first stage of brewing, followed by tastings and a snack while your brewer explains the process. After lunch, you'll move on to adding hops and finishing off the brew. By the end of the day you'll help with the clean-up and head home with a certificate and your very own 5L mini-keg of beer to enjoy once it's ready. Perfect for beer lovers or as a gift for someone who appreciates a proper pint.
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About the Experience
Head to Portsmouth for a day that's all about beer, learning, and, of course, a few well-earned pints. This full-day brewery experience is the perfect way to see behind the scenes of a working brewhouse and discover just how much skill and ingenuity goes into making a truly great craft beer. The day kicks off at 10am with a nice cuppa and a quick introduction to what's ahead, before you dive straight into the first stage of brewing, known as mashing in. You'll mix milled grains with water in a mash tun and get to watch the magic happen as it heats up. While that's doing its thing, there's time to try your first craft beer (or a few) and have a snack, all while your professional brewer explains what's happening in the mash tun.
Once the mash in is complete, you'll move on to the transfer, re-circ, and sparging stages, with guidance every step of the way, so don't worry if the terms sound a bit baffling at first. By now, it's lunchtime, and we think you've earned a proper pint while you take a break and soak it all in. After lunch, it's time for the boil, adding hops and kettle finings to the mix, and seeing the final stages of your brew come together. The day wraps up around five o'clock with a bit of clean-up, and then you're free to head home or, if you're still feeling sprightly, nip back to the pub for one last well-deserved craft beer.
Every participant leaves with a certificate and a 5L mini-keg of the beer you've brewed to collect in about two weeks once it's fully fermented, or you can choose a mini-keg of another Brewhouse and Kitchen favourite to take away the same day. Whether you're a dedicated beer fan or looking for a unique gift for someone who loves a proper pint, this Portsmouth brewery experience is a brilliant way to spend the day, learn a bit, drink a bit, and leave with something you've created yourself.
Requirements
Participants must be 18 or over.
Suitable For
This is suitable for groups, however, the Brewery Experience is not suitable for spectators.
Duration
The Portsmouth Brewery Experience lasts for approximately 7 hours with a 11am start time.
There will be a mid-morning snack break, and a lunch break included (and beers throughout the day).
The Portsmouth Brewery Experience runs generally twice a week on a Friday and Saturday, subject to availability.
Restrictions
Minimum Age: 18 years
This product is not eligible for promotional discount codes.
Anything Else?
Unfortunately the beers do contain gluten, therefore is not suitable for someone with coeliac disease.
Equipment & Clothing
Please wear something you feel comfortable in that you don't mind getting a bit dirty.
Weather
This experience is held indoors, therefore will not be affected by the weather.
How the Voucher Works
- Purchase the voucher online
- Receive your e-voucher or gift pack
- Redeem online to select location and date
- Enjoy your experience
