Hands-On Group Brewing with London Beer Lab in London
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; primarily standing and light activity
Overview
Join London Beer Lab’s 4.5-hour group beer making workshop and brew your own batch of ale from mash to bottle. A perfect urban adventure for beer lovers and curious creators alike.
Brew your own beer - a group beer making experience
Ages 18+ • 4.5 hours • Brew your very own beer!
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About This Adventure
Join a hands-on brewing experience where you and your group craft your own unique beer recipe! Over 4.5 hours, learn the art of brewing, from mashing grains to boiling wort and adding hops. After fermentation, return to bottle your creation, yielding around 60 bottles of your personalized brew.
Duration: 4.5 hours
Brew your own beer in groups of up to three or four people - during these sessions, your group decides upon the type of beer you'd like to brew (sorry no lagers) and with assistance from our workshop instructors help craft a recipe to attempt to hit all the right notes in terms of your desired characteristics. You'll weigh out your grains and mash in prior to an in-depth discussion on the process of brewing. As theory ends, you'll sparge (rinse) your grains before bringing your wort to the boil and adding hops. We'll explore a variety of hops and learn more about how they play an important role in beer. At the end of the boil, we'll cool your wort before it is transferred to a sanitized fermenter and yeast is pitched. 3-4 weeks later, you'll return to bottle your beer and take home. You'll target around 20 litres of beer which should equate to approximately 60 bottles of your beer ready to drink a week or two after bottling.
Adventure Tips
Book Early to Secure Your Spot
Sessions fill quickly—reserve your group slot well in advance to guarantee availability.
No Prior Brewing Experience Needed
The workshop is beginner-friendly and led by knowledgeable instructors guiding every step.
Wear Comfortable Clothing
You’ll be standing and moving around for several hours, so dress comfortably and wear closed-toe shoes.
Plan to Return for Bottling
Mark your calendar to return after 3-4 weeks for bottling—this completes your brewing journey.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Urban foxes occasionally seen in nearby parks
- Various bird species common to south London like magpies and sparrows
History
The railway arches on Nursery Road originally supported key transport routes built in the 19th century, now repurposed for creative enterprises like brewing.
Conservation
London Beer Lab emphasizes sustainable brewing practices by minimizing waste and promoting local ingredient use where possible.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Comfortable shoes
Sturdy, closed-toe shoes help keep feet comfortable during standing and moving around.
Notebook and pen
Jot down recipe ideas and tips shared by instructors during the session.
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated throughout the workshop.
Warm jacket
For comfort before and after the session when walking to and from the venue.
fall|winter specific