Want to learn the craft of making your own beer? In this fascinating and hands-on 4-hour private group lesson you’ll learn the basics of homebrewing, and together with our experienced head brewer, Gareth, you’ll make around 10L of craft beer using professional-standard equipment. There can be up to 4 of you, so you are welcome to bring a mate with you!

We’ll start with a short introduction to the ingredients, equipment and processes involved in beer making. You can then choose which style of beer you would like to brew, and with the help of Gareth you’ll create a recipe to suit your tastes, selecting the grains, hops and yeast to achieve your dream beer.

Then comes the extra fun part: the actual brewing! The equipment we use is the Dark Farm Brew Tank, an ‘all-in-one’ adaptable and professional bit of kit, used both by homebrewers and nano breweries (plus some larger breweries for creating their pilot (test) recipes on). Gareth will also run through how you can brew at home using a big saucepan, instead of this pro equipment.

You’ll pick up lots of tips and tricks along the way to help you avoid some of the common mistakes people make when brewing beer at home. And you’ll have loads of opportunities to ask all the questions you have so you can feel confident about getting stuck into brewing at home. This is a private lesson for just your group, and there will be max 4 of you sharing a Brew Tank so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to get hands-on with the brewing process and to ask any questions.

What you’ll learn

This lesson will equip you with invaluable knowledge to start you on your homebrewing journey: a highly enjoyable skill that can keep you in amazing beer for a lifetime.

The private workshop lasts approx 3 hours - during this time you’ll be guided through the full process of making wort (unfermented beer), including the ingredients and equipment used. And what not to do, so you can ensure a successful brewing experience on your own.

You’ll also be taught the theory of the next stages, fermentation and bottling/kegging beer, and will be shown the equipment used so you can ferment your wort into your final beer at home.

The final product: your beer!

We know that you’ll be keen to drink the beer you make on the day. The boring news is that beer takes at least a few weeks to ferment (and tastes better with age), so while you won’t be able to take home after the session, one person in your group can come back an pick up your brew.

£100 refundable deposit is required for the keg and extras. 

Quick Overview

• No prior experience needed
• Fun and informative hands-on homebrewing experience
• Private workshop for 1 - 4 adults
• Create a personalised beer recipe yourself (with guidance, as needed)
• Learn about the brewing processes, ingredients & equipment
• Take home your brew in bottles or a keg (deposit required £100)

Duration: qpprox 3 hours

Location: MASHED, 17 Bridge Street, Aberystwyth SY23 1JP

Prices: 

1 - 4 People: £150

A £100 deposit is payable when the beer is ready to collect. The deposit is fully refundable on the safe return of the keg, tap and CO2 valve

Note: max 4 people

By booking your brew experience you are agreeing to our rules and T&Cs (please read these carefully)

We want this to be a fun and informative experience for you, but brewing does involve boiling liquids, hot surfaces and heavy equipment so we do need to ensure that everyone is kept safe. This is particularly important when the consumption of alcohol is involved. Please read the following to ensure that this experience meets the expectations of your group. 

Rules and T&Cs

The person making the booking is responsible for the behaviour of the group and is liable for any damage caused. (Does not apply to the purchaser of vouchers only).

We have the right to terminate the session at any time due to disruptive, irresponsible and/or drunken behaviour. This includes any misuse of the equipment or premises, or abuse of people (verbal or physical). Damages will be charged to the booking payment card.  

Brewing involves boiling liquids and hot, heavy equipment - full care must be taken at all times while on the premises. Irresponsible behaviour will not be tolerated. 

No alcoholic drinks to be brought onto the premises.

Sorry, no children or dogs allowed (for safety reasons). 

Age 18+ years only (proof of age required, if under 25 yrs).

No modification of brewing equipment allowed.

No smoking or vaping is allowed on the premises.

Full payment is required at the time of booking.

Cancellation policy: full refund with minimum 7 days’ notice (48 hours’ notice for brew station hire)

Vouchers are valid for 1 year.