Session 1
Thursday 17 September at 19:00
Beers from the wood tasting in association with SPBW (Society for the Preservation of Beers from the Wood)
Duration: 1 hour.
Tickets: £5 available from Tckty.
Presenters:
- The Producer: Tony Rogers, founder of Half Moon Brewery, Ellerton
- The Vendor: Stuart Weston, Landlord of The Golden Slipper, York
- The Promoter: Marcus Hodgson, York SPBW
Description:
An amazing opportunity to hear from three enthusiasts and experts from the world of beer served from wooden casks:
- Tony – a long time supporter of SPBW events, he regularly fills wooden casks with his beer.
- Stuart – since becoming landlord of The Golden Slipper in 2025 Stuart has decided to have a permanent pump dedicated to beer served from a wooden cask.
- Marcus – the driving force behind York SPBW, Marcus regularly organises events centred around beer from wooden casks in York and further afield.
Where possible we will be tasting the beers from wooden casks side by side with the same beer not served from the wood, in the case of the Half Moon beer it will be from exactly the same brew.
The ticket price will be to cover the cost of the samples of beer, our presenters give their time for free.
Please note that a ticket to this tasting session does not admit you entry to the festival.
Session 2
Friday 18 September at 18:00
Craft beer isn’t failing; it’s just growing up!
Duration: 1 hour.
Tickets: £5 available from Tckty.
Presenter:
- Lee Grabham, founder of Brew York Brewery.
Description:
Last year we had the pleasure of hearing Lee talk about the history of stouts, this year he will be talking about the evolution of craft beer and current trends in beer, covering:
- People returning to session-able beers and classic styles
- Increased demand for Low/No alcohol drinks
- The adoption of less challenging beers (hazy pales, fruited beers)
- Craft lagers
- Increased Stout/Porter consumption
- Hype vs. solid core beers
During the talk there will be samples of beer to taste to illustrate the topics raised, no doubt including those produced by Brew York!
The ticket price will be to cover the cost of the samples of beer, our presenters give their time for free.
Please note that a ticket to this tasting session does not admit you entry to the festival.