Tutored Tasting sessions at EFOB 2027.

Tutored Tasting tickets can be purchased separately here
Each tutored session includes around half a dozen pours which are introduced by the speaker.

Friday 15th January at 13:30. Tickets £15
"Proper Lagers."

Locally based, internationally recognised beer writer Tim Webb, will explain the history and real nature of lagered beers, and how the popular supermarket versions descended into the sorry state they are in nowadays, to include six better examples from far and near to illustrate his points.

Saturday 16th January at 11:30. Tickets £15
"Meet the Cider Maker."

This year our festival's unique "Meet the Cider Maker" session introduces you to Ben Gray of Gray's Devon Cider from within our CAMRA branch area.
The Gray family has been making cider by traditional processes for over 300 years.
You will (of course) enjoy tasting samples and the opportunity to engage in conversation with Ben about tradition and innovation in cider making.
Cheese & crackers available between samples!
Introduced by Branch Cider rep. Yvonne Nolan.

Saturday 16th January at 13:30. Tickets £15
"Historic and Excellent Brown Ales."

For Tim Webb’s second tasting he will give an illustrated talk about the origins of the oldest beer style of all - brown ale - with half a dozen samples taken from some of its more complex forms from home and abroad.