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Beer and Cheese Tasting

£50.00

Beginner

Duration:

Half-Day-(PM)

Timings:

14:30 - 16:30

Course start dates:

22 Oct 2026
21 Jan 2027
11 Feb 2027
15 Apr 2027
22 Jul 2027
19 Aug 2027

Hourly Schedule

Time

14:30
Arrival & welcome

16.30
Course End

There’s something magical about the pairing of great beer and artisan cheese.

From the rich, roasted notes of a stout alongside a mature cheddar to the contrast of a crisp pale ale with a creamy blue, the right combination can elevate both beer and cheese, revealing flavours and aromas that might otherwise go unnoticed.

Join Claire Monk of Welbeck Abbey Brewery, for an enjoyable afternoon exploring the art of beer and cheese pairing. Passionate about brewing and flavour, Claire will guide you through a carefully curated tasting experience, sharing insights into how different styles of beer complement a range of artisan British cheeses.

Throughout the session, you’ll discover the relationships between ingredients, production methods and flavour profiles, while enjoying a selection of handcrafted beers brewed on the Welbeck Estate alongside exceptional local cheeses.

What You’ll Learn

Through guided tastings and discussion, you will:

Explore the principles behind successful beer and cheese pairings
Discover how flavours and aromas interact and complement one another
Learn how different beer styles influence the tasting experience
Develop confidence in creating your own pairings at home
Gain a deeper appreciation of both artisan brewing and cheesemaking

What You’ll Taste

During the session, you’ll enjoy:

A selection of artisan British cheeses
Handcrafted beers from Welbeck Abbey Brewery
A variety of carefully selected beer and cheese pairings designed to showcase different flavour combinations

Who Is This Course For?

This course is perfect for beer lovers, cheese enthusiasts and anyone interested in discovering more about flavour and food pairing. Whether you’re new to tasting experiences or already have an appreciation for artisan food and drink, you’ll leave with new knowledge, fresh inspiration and a greater understanding of why certain combinations work so well together.

Please Note

This course includes beer pairings brewed exclusively on the Welbeck Estate, carefully selected to complement the cheeses featured during the session. Non-alcoholic alternatives are not available. We recommend arranging transport in advance if possible, as alcohol will be served throughout the tasting experience.

Not suitable for vegans.

Please Note:
Whilst we make every effort to adhere to best practices regarding allergen control and cross-contamination at The School of Artisan Food, we sincerely regret that we are unable to cater for severe food allergies or coeliac disease. This is due to the continuous and varied use of our teaching spaces, common areas and food preparation areas.

If in any doubt, please contact us to discuss your individual circumstances prior to making a booking, as this will then enable us to produce a personalised Risk Assessment based on your own specific circumstances and better judge if we can safely accommodate you on site.

Your Tutors

Tutor

Claire Monk

Claire Monk

Originally from Suffolk, Claire moved to Sheffield to study microbiology at Sheffield University.

After graduating, Claire wanted to use her degree but didn’t want to be based in a lab, so with her love for real ale (courtesy of her dad), brewing seemed like a natural choice.

Claire started with a week long placement at Kelham Island Brewery in January 2010. After a week outside in the snow cleaning casks and learning to brew, they offered her a job once she finished university. The job was to help brew at the new Welbeck Abbey Brewery which was a joint venture between Welbeck Estate and Kelham Island Brewery. Claire helped set up the brewery in 2011, and we now have over 350 customers and make up to 17,000 pints a week.

In her (limited!) spare time Claire is the treasurer of the Welbeck WI and enjoys church bell ringing.