Tutored tastings at the GBBF

July 19, 2007: The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is offering tutored tastings sessions at the forthcoming Great British Beer Festival, suitable for beer novices and enthusiasts.

The beer masterclasses at the festival — which runs from August 7 to 11 — are led by beer experts such as Roger Protz (Glenfiddich Drink Writer of the Year 1977 and 2004, and editor of CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide), Tim Webb (author of CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide Belgium) and brewers from some of the UK’s finest breweries.

Also this year CAMRA is proud to welcome Fiona and Will Beckett, who will be leading a tasting of beer to complement food ahead of the release of their upcoming book, Appetite for Ale.

CAMRA marketing manager Georgina Rudman said: “Tutored tastings at the Great British Beer Festival offer a unique opportunity to learn how to appreciate beer from leading experts and brewers. These events are always well attended and so we recommend that people book now to avoid disappointment.”

To book, contact Caroline Clerembaux on 01727 867201. Places are limited and will be sold on a first come, first served basis. Tickets are non-refundable.

The tastings

Tuesday, August 7, 6pm — World Explorer, Roger Protz
£10 CAMRA members, £12 non-members
Sample distinctive beers from different continents with Britain’s leading beer expert.

Wednesday August 8, 1pm — Champion Beer of Britain, Roger Protz
Sold out

Wednesday August 8, 6pm — Champion Beer of Britain, Roger Protz
Sold out

Thursday August 9, 1pm, Appetisers for Ale, Fiona Beckett and Will Beckett
£11 CAMRA members, £13 non-members
Food and drink writers have long been championing beer as the new wine — come to this tasting and sample some of the delights of beer with food led by authors of the forthcoming book Appetite for Ale (published late September).

Thursday August 9, 6pm — Beer Academy, George Philliskirk
£10 CAMRA Members, £12 non-members
The Beer Academy hosts a tasting. Read more about the organisation at www.beeracademy.org

Friday August 10, 1pm — This is my Brew, a selection of great brewers
£10 CAMRA Members, £12 non-members
Six different brewers explore some of Britain’s finest beers and talk about what make their beer so great.

Friday August 10, 6pm — Are these the New Belgian Classics? Tim Webb
£10 CAMRA Members, £12 non-members
Back by popular demand, Tim Webb hosts a Belgian beer tasting.