Talk and Tour
Great Northern Section: Alternative Fermentation Techniques (Barrel Aging and Kombucha)
WEDNESDAY, 27 November 2024
Hip Pop: 18.30 start
Balance Brewing and Blending: 19:45 - 21:30
Manchester
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By the Great Northern Section
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WEDNESDAY, 27 November 2024 Hip Pop: 18.30 start Balance Brewing and Blending: 19:45 - 21:30 |
Insightful Brands T/A Hip Pop Balance Brewing and Blending, Balance Taproom, Unit 10, Sheffield Street, Manchester, M1 2ND (Both venues are a short 5-7 minutes walk from Manchester Piccadilly Railway Station) |
Learn about alternative fermentation techniques at the IBD Great Northern Section's next event! This event will be split across 2 venues, Hip Pop and Balance Brewing and Blending.
At Hip Pop we will learn about the history of Kombucha, delve into the production process and trial some new products.Then it is a 10 minutes walk to Balance Brewing & Blending, where co-founders James Horrocks and Will Harris will give insight into the unique production process of Balance's mixed-fermentation beers, followed by a guided tasting session of Balance’s saisons and wild ales. We will also have a bite to eat, complimentary of the Great Northern section.
Speakers:
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Ryan Mercer, NPD Lead, Hip Pop
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Elli Leeming, Head of Operations, Hip Pop
- James Horrocks, co-founder, Balance Brewing and Blending
- Will Harris, co-founder, Balance Brewing and Blending
James Horrocks and Will Harris met in 2017 at Chorlton Brewing Co. in Manchester and bonded over a love of wild ales and sour beer. That was where the idea of Balance Brewing & Blending began and in 2021 the first barrels were filled. Since then, Balance has gone from 20 ex-red wine barrels to over a 100, as well as opening their own Manchester barrel store and taproom.
After leaving Chorlton, Will worked at Track Brewing Co. and James at Squawk Brewing Co, where they continued to work for the first 18 months of Balance’s existence. Will Harris has MSc in Brewing and Distilling from Herriot Watt University and James Horrocks has a Diploma in Brewing from the IBD.
Why you should attend:
- To learn about the history of Kombucha, how it is produced and taste some new products.
- To learn about the unique production process of mixed-fermentation beers.
- Visit a barrel store and hear about how fermenting in oaks impacts beer flavour, fermentation dynamics and processing.
- Experience a guided tasting of Balance’s saisons and wild ales and discover what goes into making their distinctive flavour and aroma profiles.
Tickets: FREE. Please let us know your dietary requirements or allergies on the booking form.
Please note that there are only 20 spaces for Hip Pop and 50 spaces for Balance Brewing and Blending, so register early to avoid disappointment!
Booking deadline: 25th November at 10pm.
For any queries, please contact event organiser Beth Eaton at BethEaton@charlesfaram.co.uk.