About
Beer Tasting Event at York Distillery - with Snacks!
Explore the Craft, the Character, and the Culture of Beer - and how to pair with snacks
Join us for an unforgettable evening of flavour, discovery, and craft at the beautiful custom-built York Distillery, where we bring together some of Yorkshire’s finest brews for a guided tasting journey with WSET-certified expert Emma Moore.
🗓️ Date: 4 September
🕖 Time: 6pm (bar opens) 6.30 event start
📍 Location: York Distillery, Skeldergate, YO1 6DS
What's On Tap?
Sample 8–10 handpicked beers, showcasing the rich variety of brewing, with some Yorkshire stars too— from traditional cask ales and crisp lagers to bold stouts and experimental sours.
🍺 What You’ll Experience:
- Expert Guidance: Learn the art of beer appreciation from Emma Moore, certified WSET specialist in beer and wine.
- Tasting Techniques: Explore how to assess aroma, flavour, mouthfeel, and finish.
- Behind the Brews: Understand the history, ingredients, and techniques behind each beer.
- Perfect Pairings: Get tips on matching beer with great snacks and how to elevate your tasting experience.
🥂 The Venue: York Distillery
Set inside the just-opened York Distillery, this venue blends historic charm with a contemporary, speakeasy-style vibe. Think ambient lighting, exposed brick, and hidden-away bar energy – a perfect setting for a playful yet refined evening out. Whether you’re a wine aficionado or a crisp connoisseur, you’ll feel right at home.
About Emma
Emma is a passionate drinks professional with a flair for creativity and entrepreneurship. WSET-educated in both wine and beer, she runs a successful wine tasting events business and mobile wine bar - bringing people together to enjoy and learn about great wines in a relaxed, down-to-earth way. Emma also creates engaging content on Instagram and TikTok (@wineladyemma), breaking down the world of wine into accessible, relatable posts seen by thousands of followers. Driven by a love of good wine, strong community ties, and a commitment to quality, Emma makes wine approachable, fun, and personal for all wine lovers!
Ts&Cs
Tastings start promptly. We can't re-start for late arrivals.
Cancellations at our discretion.
Events will run with a minimum of 4 tickets sold. We reserve the right to withdraw events and refund if minimum capacity not reached up to 6 hours before the start time.To book an exclusive tasting event for you and your group please email distillery@yorkgin.com with details and number of guests. We'll get back to you with options and prices or complete a private booking enquiry. or call us on 01904 463213
All prices are inclusive of VAT.
