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York Beer and Crisps Tasting Experience with Emma Moore

York Beer and Crisps Tasting Experience with Emma Moore

An immersive tasting experience - 10 beers plus crisp pairings!

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Adventure Brief

Spend two lively hours in York sampling ten beers paired with crisps and guided by WSET-educated Emma Moore. Perfect for curious beginners and craft-beer fans who want a social, educational night out.

2 hours
easy
Family Friendly
No Experience Required

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York’s compact streets and centuries-old core make an unlikely but fitting stage for an evening that celebrates hops and crunch: the £35 Beer & Crisps Tasting Experience in York, England. Hosted by WSET-educated beer expert Emma Moore, this two-hour tasting gathers up to twenty guests to sample ten distinct beers—lively lagers, resinous IPAs, roasty stouts—each matched with a carefully chosen crisp to reveal how salt, fat, and texture change perception of aroma and flavor. The event takes place in York’s beer-loving scene, drawing beverages from northern breweries and the region’s craft taprooms. The key features are the ten generous pours and their paired crisps, Emma’s guided tasting narrative, and a light-hearted beer quiz with a prize. You’ll move through beer styles and learn practical tasting language—how hop profiles, malt backbone, carbonation, and serving temperature alter what you taste—while cracking open why a particular crisp accentuates bitterness or highlights caramel notes. The setting is convivial, educational, and aimed at both curious beginners and seasoned drinkers who want to sharpen tasting skills. This experience stands out because it frames beer as a culinary ingredient rather than just a drink. Yorkshire has long been a brewing region and York itself combines historic streets with a modern taproom culture; the tasting leverages that context, bringing regional brews to the fore and treating the humble crisp as a revelatory pairing partner. Emma Moore, described in the listing as a proud Yorkshire lady and storyteller, guides the evening so you leave knowing how to talk about beers with confidence and how to design your own pairings at home. Plan to arrive with photo ID—the event is strictly 18-plus—and a willingness to taste broadly. Group size is limited to 20, which keeps conversation personable and the pace relaxed. Meeting point and exact venue details are provided after booking; check the reservation confirmation for specifics. Tickets are sold per person; check the fareharbor booking link for availability and to reserve your spot. Expect a relaxed seating layout and friendly interaction, with tasting notes and recommendations to take home. If you have allergies or strong preferences, message the host ahead of time so pairings can be adjusted when possible before you arrive. Ideal for a date night, a small celebration, or a low-key learning experience in York, this tasting is a quick cultural deep dive into northern beer culture. It’s also a social way to support local producers: most beers come from northern breweries, so you’re sampling local industry and small-scale craftsmanship. Whether you want to polish tasting vocabulary, impress friends with pairing tricks, or simply spend an evening sampling excellent beer paired with crunchy snacks, this event offers a practical, fun way to experience York’s contemporary beer scene.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Participants must be at least 18 years old; bring valid photo ID to the event.

The session runs approximately two hours and includes ten generous pours and paired snacks.

The exact meeting point and venue details are provided after booking via the reservation confirmation.

Key Highlights

Difficulty

easy

Duration

2 hours

Fitness Level

No special fitness required; suitable for most adults comfortable sitting or standing for two hours.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Swans on the River Ouse
  • Urban foxes around the city at dusk

History

York has long been a brewing region and the city’s recent taproom boom builds on centuries of local beer culture.

Conservation

The tasting emphasizes local northern breweries, supporting small producers; consider using public transport and recycling cans to reduce waste.

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Operated By

York Distillery

An immersive tasting experience - 10 beers plus crisp pairings!

About York Distillery

York Distillery, located in York, England, is a boutique distillery and tasting venue offering hands-on gin workshops, guided tastings and a speakeasy-style bar. The distillery’s programme includes make-your-own-gin workshops where participants take part in a guided tasting, learn the history of gin, select botanicals from the on-site garden and distill a personalised 700ml bottle to take home.

Alongside gin workshops, York Distillery runs a range of tasting events: wine and crisps evenings, beer and crisps tastings led by expert Emma Moore, festive sparkling wine events, Champagne tastings for New Year, and mixed drink-and-cheese seasonal sessions. The venue also provides gin tastings and curated flights of spirits, wines and beers in a cosy speakeasy setting, with generous serves and storytelling around each pour.

Experiences are designed for small groups, special events and casual evenings out. Guided formats and named hosts provide structure and insight during tastings, while hands-on workshops offer a practical distillation takeaway. York Distillery balances education and entertainment, making events suitable for enthusiasts and newcomers. Booking details, availability and specific event timings are listed on the distillery’s events or booking pages. All offerings are presented in a relaxed, social environment in York, emphasising flavour discovery, crafted spirits and seasonal celebrations.

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York Distillery team

Location

York, England

Historic city centre setting

Typical Length

2 hours (varies)

Most tastings around two hours

Expert Hosts

Emma Moore + team

Guided tastings by experienced hosts

Offerings

8 experiences

Workshops, tastings and seasonal events

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Adventure Tips

Bring valid ID

This event is 18+; carry passport or driving licence to gain entry.

essential

Arrive on time

The tasting moves through ten pours in sequence; late arrivals can miss pours and context.

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Ask about allergies

If you have dietary restrictions or allergies, message the host before booking so pairings can be adapted.

essential

Explore local taprooms after

Use the tasting as a primer—visit nearby breweries or taprooms to try full pints of beers you liked.

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Recommended Gear

Photo ID

Required for entry—bring passport or driver’s licence to verify age.

Essential

Notebook or tasting app

Jot tasting notes and pairing ideas to remember favorite beers and crisp matches.

Smartphone with booking confirmation

You’ll need your booking confirmation to receive meeting details and venue info.

Essential

Payment card

Useful for transport, extra drinks, or souvenirs after the tasting.

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