Ages 18+ • 4 hours • Come learn to make your own delicious sourdough bread!
Learn to make and care for your own sourdough starter in a four-hour, hands-on workshop inside a lively London microbrewery. Small groups, printed guides, and a take-home starter make this an ideal class for visitors and locals alike.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Light: able to stand for extended periods and lift mixing bowls up to ~10 lb.
Wildlife
History
Bread and brewing have long intersected in London’s food history; natural leavening techniques predate commercial yeast in British baking traditions.
Conservation
Instructors emphasize minimizing food waste—using starter discard in recipes and suggesting local flour to reduce transport impact.
London Beer Lab
Ages 18+ • 4 hours • Come learn to make your own delicious sourdough bread!
London Beer Lab is a London-based brewing and fermentation studio offering hands-on beer workshops, guided tastings and fermentation classes. Located in London, England, the business runs a variety of structured experiences designed for enthusiasts, groups and beginners. Sessions include a 4.5-hour Individual Beer Making and Tasting Workshop where participants collaborate with a small group to brew unique beer styles and sample a range of beers, and a group-focused Brew Your Own Beer experience that produces around 60 bottles of a personalized brew.
The programme also features a 2-hour 10 Craft Beer Tasting and a 1.5–2 hour 10 Alcohol Free Craft Beers Tasting, both aimed at expanding knowledge of beer styles and flavour profiles. For those interested in fermentation beyond beer, the Hot Sauce & Sauerkraut Workshop is a two-hour hands-on class led by the Lazy Scientist and an award-winning chef, where participants create their first ferments to take home.
Workshops are practical and guided, with clear step-by-step processes from mashing and boiling to bottling and tasting. Bookings include specific session durations and product takeaways where noted — for example, the Individual Beer Making and Tasting Workshop includes a £25 credit redeemable for beer or home brew. London Beer Lab's offerings provide a structured way to learn brewing techniques, taste a wide selection of beers, and make tangible, take-home products.
Location
London, England
Central London meeting point
Experiences
5 experiences
Workshops and tastings for groups
Typical Duration
1.5–4.5 hours
Short sessions to half-day workshops
Fermentation Lead
Award-winning chef
Leads Hot Sauce & Sauerkraut workshop
Choose a hands-on beer workshop, group brew, or tasting session and secure a memorable brewing experience in London.
Reserve early
Classes cap at ten people—book ahead to secure a spot on your preferred date.
Wear comfortable shoes
You’ll be standing and moving between stations for several hours—closed-toe shoes recommended.
Bring a container
Pack a small, sealable container to carry starter or dough home if needed.
Taste and learn
Arrive hungry—sampling freshly baked bread with suggested pairings helps you evaluate crust, crumb, and flavor.
Apron
Protects clothing from flour and dough while you work.
Notebook & pen
Record starter schedules, hydration percentages, and scoring tips from the instructor.
Reusable container
For transporting starter or small amounts of dough home safely.
Comfortable, closed-toe shoes
Needed for hours on your feet in a busy taproom kitchen.