Ultimate brewing experience
Spend a full day developing and brewing your own beer
- 6-7 hours
- from £99 per person
A hands-on brewing experience day including breakfast, lunch, refreshments, tuition, beer tasting and a gift to take home!
Whether you’re a complete beginner or an accomplished home brewer, our brewing experience day is both fun and informative and makes the perfect gift!
Working within our microbrewery in Wetherby, you’ll enjoy a hands-on experience crafting your own beer! You’ll also learn how to pull the perfect pint, and (best of all) sample some great-tasting beers!
Finally, as a memento of your visit, you’ll receive a selection of branded merchandise and a brewing certificate to take home. As well as deciding what style of beer you’d like to brew, you’ll also get to name your beer and design your own pump clip… and if you live locally, you can return to the taproom a few weeks later to enjoy your beer being served on the bar!
Highlights
- Learn how to brew a fantastic beer
- You choose what to brew
- Use commercial brewing equipment
- Brew up to 200 litres (350 pints)
- Taste and smell the brewing ingredients
- Learn about beer storage and serving
- Learn how to pull the perfect pint
- Enjoy a variety of cask beers
- Receive a unique pump clip design
- Your beer served in our taproom bar
What's included?
- Breakfast sandwich
- Hot and cold refreshments
- Buffet lunch
- 2 pints of cask beer at our taproom bar
- 3 bottle gift pack or branded merchandise
- Framed certificate of achievement
- Group photo
- All tuition
- Fun quiz
- Free wifi
- 10% discount on all purchases
Good to know
- All our beers are vegan unless otherwise stated
- Vegan/vegetarian breakfast/lunch options available
- Experience takes place on ground floor
- Accessible toilet available
How you'll be spending your day
- Arrival: 9.00 am
- Experience starts: 9.15 am
- Experience ends: 3.00-4.00 pm
1. Meet and greet
Upon arrival, you’ll will be greeted by one of our team. Whilst you are enjoying your complimentary breakfast and refreshments we’ll give you a short safety briefing and run you through the day’s agenda.
2. What to brew?
Next comes the exciting bit… deciding what to brew! We’ll discuss your favourite beer(s) and you’ll be introduced to the brewing ingredients. You’ll also be tasked with choosing a name for your ale (make it a good one as your beer will be sold in our taproom bar!).
3. Let's get brewing!
It’s time to roll up your sleeves and start brewing! During the process known as the ‘mash’ you’ll be sampling a variety of malted barleys and carefully adding these to our 200 litre Braumeister brewing kit. You’ll also get the opportunity to use our mash paddle!
4. Cellar skills
You’ll then be introduced to our beer cellar, where you will be shown how casks are stored, conditioned and set up for service. Stillage, tapping, venting, serving temperatures… you’ll learn it all here! No stairs are involved, our cellar is on the ground floor!
5. Bar skills
Now that you’ve learned how to brew and condition a great beer, it’s time to learn how to serve one! You’ll spend time behind our bar and will be shown how to pull the perfect pint. You’ll also be given the opportunity to enjoy your complimentary pints of cask beer.
6. Design time
Next up, it’s design time! You’ll sit down with our designer, and using professional software, you’ll be helping to design a bespoke pump clip for your beer. Whether you want something ‘traditional’, ‘contemporary’ or ‘wild and whacky’, the design is up to you!
7. Presentation
You’ll receive a gift carry pack containing three bottles of Wetherby Brew Co beer of your choosing. You’ll then be presented with a personalised framed brewing certificate. Finally, we’ll take a photo of your group for you to share with your friends.
8. Enjoy a beer
Once you’ve completed your experience, we encourage your family and friends to join you in our taproom where you can reflect on your brewing achievements! We serve a variety of beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks and children are permitted up until 8.00pm.
9. Grab your discount
Before departing you can buy a selection of Wetherby Brew Co beers (and other fine guest bottles and cans) from our well stocked bottle shop… plus a range of branded merchandise. Better still, you’ll receive a 10% discount on all purchases on the day!
Gift vouchers
Gift vouchers provide an affordable way to enjoy our ultimate brewing experience and are best suited for groups of 1-4 people.
Gift voucher holders will need to attend a ‘mixed group’ experience (made up of several parties).
Please read (and ensure you are happy with) the terms and conditions before purchasing.
- 1 Guest - £145
- 2 Guests - £290
- 3 Guests - £435
- 4 Guests - £580
Online bookings
Make it a day to remember with a private group booking! Enjoy exclusive access to our brewery and state-of-the-art brewing equipment for you and your group.
Group discounts will be applied automatically at the time of booking. The bigger your group, the bigger the savings – so gather your friends and get ready to brew something special!
Online bookings require a minimum of 4 guests. Please read the terms and conditions before purchasing.
| Group size | Price per head | Saving | Total |
| 4 guests | £175 | - | £700 |
| 5 guests | £160 | £15 | £800 |
| 6 guests | £150 | £25 | £900 |
| 7 guests | £140 | £35 | £980 |
| 8 guests | £130 | £45 | £,1040 |
| 9 guests | £120 | £55 | £1,080 |
| 10 guests | £110 | £65 | £1,100 |
| 11 guests | £105 | £70 | £1,155 |
| 12 guests | £99 | £76 | £1,188 |
Find us
The experience takes place at our microbrewery in Wetherby, West Yorkshire (just 5 minutes from the A1). Please see the Find Us page for directions.
Terms and conditions
All prices include VAT
Guests must be aged 18+
Payment is in advance
All dates are subject to availability
The maximum group size is 12 guests
Brews cannot exceed 6% ABV
No dogs are permitted (except assistance dogs)
Refunds will only be made if we are unable to fulfil your booking
Cancellation policies apply for both individual and group bookings
In the event of late arrival, the experience may commence without you
We will always do our best to help you brew the beer style of your choice; however, this depends on the ingredients available and the limitations of our brewing equipment
Groups consisting of separate parties must agree on the type of beer to be brewed. If a democratic decision cannot be reached, our Head Brewer will make the final decision
Gift vouchers
Gift voucher holders will need to attend a ‘mixed group’ experience (made up of several parties).
‘Mixed groups’ only take place on Saturdays (on average, once a month).
‘Mixed group’ dates are published 3-6 months in advance.
‘Mixed group’ dates are available on a first-come-first-served basis.
Gift voucher holders must choose from one of the dates listed.
The ‘mixed group’ will be made up of 4-12 guests in total.
There are no group discounts for gift voucher purchases.
Online bookings
Online bookings require a minimum of 4 guests.
Group discounts will be applied automatically.
Guests will have exclusive use of the venue and equipment.
Cancellations
If you cancel your booking at short notice you will be charged a cancellation fee. This will be charged as a percentage of the price of your original booking and will vary according to the date you make the cancellation.
14 days or less before your experience date = 25% fee.
7 days or less = 50% fee.
2 days or less = 100% fee.
Purchase a gift voucher
If you’d like to offer this experience as a gift, please purchase a bespoke gift voucher from our gift voucher shop.
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Why purchase a gift voucher?
- Choose from a variety of designs
- Write a personalised gifting message
- Receive your voucher straight away
- Send your voucher by post or email
- The recipient can book their preferred date online
- Vouchers are valid for 18 months
Make a booking
If you’re purchasing the experience for a group of 4 or more, you will need to book online using the calendar below. Simply select your preferred date and follow the on-screen instructions.
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Why book online?
- Exclusive use of brewery venue and equipment
- Generous discounts for group bookings
- Secure your preferred date in advance
- Receive an immediate booking confirmation by email
The ideal gift
- Birthdays
- Weddings
- Anniversaries
- Retirement gift
- Stag and hen parties
- Corporate hospitality
- Staff incentives and team building
Frequently asked questions
ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE
You can either purchase a gift voucher for 1-12 people or make a fixed date booking for 4-12 guests. Gift vouchers are valid for 18 months.
No. Rest assured, we’ll guide you every step of the way! Whether you’re a complete novice or a keen homebrewer, we’ll tailor your time with us accordingly. If you have a specific brewing interest or objective, please let us know in advance and we’ll do our best to accommodate your requirements.
At our premises in Wetherby, home to our microbrewery, taproom and bottle shop. You’ll find us just 5 minutes from J45 or J46 of the A1, and a short walk from the town centre. Wetherby is half way between London and Edinburgh, close to the Yorkshire Dales, and easily accessible from York, Leeds, and Harrogate. Please visit the find us page for a map and directions. There is ample on-site parking.
Any Thursday, Friday or Saturday (subject to availability). The experience starts at 9.00 am and ends around 3.00 pm. If you would like to make a booking for a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, we may be able to arrange this (please contact us to discuss your requirements).
We need a minimum of 4 guests per group and a maximum of 12.
GROUP BOOKINGS
Yes. A discount is available for groups of 5 or more when you book online. The discount is on a sliding scale and will be applied automatically as you increase the number of guests. The more guests you book the cheaper the price per head! Please see the pricing table below for more information.
Yes. Our brewing experience is an ideal way to kick off a weekend of celebration. We’re happy to accommodate enquiries for all types of occasions, including; anniversaries, birthday parties and stag and hen parties. Please contact us to discuss any specific requirements.
MAKING A BOOKING
Booking online is your best option when: –
- You have a group of 4-12 guests
- You need to reserve a fixed date
- You want to receive a group discount
- You require an instant booking confirmation
Please bear in mind the following: –
- Your experience will consist solely of your guests
- You cannot book a date for less than 4 guests
- You cannot change or amend your booking online
- A cancellation policy applies
- The bigger your group, the lower the cost per head
Simply head on over to the Book online page to view our interactive calendar. The available experience dates are highlighted in green and any unavailable dates are shown in red. The calendar is automatically updated whenever a booking is made.
We’re unable to take telephone bookings… however our web store and booking system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. If you’d prefer to book in person, you can visit us during our taproom opening hours and we will assist you (please bring a valid credit/debit card with you). Please bear in mind that online bookings can be made at any time. If you have a preferred date in mind it may have been booked by the time you visit us (in which case you will need to look at alternative dates).
Gift voucher purchases
You will receive an order confirmation and PDF voucher by email. You can print a hard copy or forward this to your recipient (who can book online at a later date on the redeem a gift voucher page).
Booking online
You will receive an automatic confirmation of your booking by email. This will include a booking reference and joining instructions.
Yes (subject to availability). If you would like to book extra places for the experience, please purchase a gift voucher for each additional guest. Once you have received your new vouchers you can then make a group booking on the Redeem a gift voucher page.
Your brewing experience includes food and drinks. You will be given the opportunity to advise us of your dietary preferences and allergens when making your booking.
You can not amend your booking online. If you’re unable to attend your experience (or would like to re-schedule it) please contact us as soon as possible and we will endeavour to find an alternative date. Please be aware that cancellations will be subject to our cancellation policy.
We reserve the right to charge a cancellation fee should you cancel your booking at short notice . This will be charged as a percentage of the price of your original booking and will vary according to the date you make the cancellation. 14 days or less before your experience date = 25% fee. 7 days or less = 50% fee. 2 days or less = 100% fee.
If you are experiencing problems making a booking, please contact us and we will assist you.
GIFT VOUCHERS
A gift voucher is your best option when:
- The experience is for someone else
- You don’t have a fixed date in mind
- You’d like to receive a printer-friendly PDF
- You want to send the gift electronically
Please bear in mind the following:
- Experience dates are subject to availability
- The voucher holder will need to redeem their voucher and book their place online at a later date
- Joining instructions will be sent after the booking has been made
- Voucher holders will normally be part of a mixed group
- Voucher purchases do not receive a group discount
Please visit the redeem a gift voucher page.
Yes. If you would like to redeem more than one voucher, simply enter each voucher number (separated by a space) in the box provided when making your booking.
Yes. If you have one of our generic gift vouchers (e.g. £10, £20) you can redeem this against the cost of your brewing experience. You will not be able to do this online though, so please contact us and we will make the booking for you.
ON THE DAY
Everything you need on the day is included within your experience package. You may wish to bring a change of clothing (especially if you have a formal engagement afterwards). We’ll send you a full list of what to bring in your joining instructions.
We suggest casual comfortable clothing suitable for a working environment. We recommend wearing closed shoes and avoiding baggy items and jewellery. The brewing area can also be quite cold at times, so please be prepared to ‘wrap up’ in the winter months. The brewing process involves dealing with raw ingredients including water, malt, hops and yeast. As such, there is a possibility your clothing may get wet and/or dusty. Whilst we don’t offer dedicated changing facilities, our accessible WC can be used for changing when required.
That’s up to you! Your experience includes breakfast, lunch, refreshments and two pints of cask ale. There are no other additional costs on the day, however many of our guests choose to use their guest discount to purchase additional beers and merchandise from our well-stocked bottle shop. We accept all major debit/credit cards.
ABOUT YOUR BEER
Your beer will be casked and/or bottled and will be ready to drink approximately 4 weeks after your experience.
Yes. You can reserve some bottles of beer on the day of your experience and collect these when they’re ready. Alternatively (by prior arrangement) we can deliver these to a UK address of your choosing (please note that postage and packing will incur an additional cost).
CORPORATE BOOKINGS
Yes. We welcome enquiries for corporate events and would be happy to discuss preparing a bespoke package to meet your needs (our brewing experience area is ideal for meetings of up to 25 people). We’re also happy to recommend local businesses, including hotels, eateries, transport companies, venues and attractions.
Yes. You can either book online using your company credit/debit card or we can send you a VAT invoice. You can pay the invoice online or by BACs. Please note that your booking will only be secured once payment has been received. Please contact us if you have any specific requirements.
ACCESSIBILITY
We believe in equality and inclusivity. Our taproom is wheelchair friendly and features an accessible toilet. Our brewing experience is usually hosted on the first floor of our building (there is no lift, unfortunately). Space in the brewing area is also limited. We are happy to host the experience on the ground floor and adapt it for guests with mobility issues. Please contact us if you have any special requirements and we will do our very best to cater for them.
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