Email [email protected] or phone 01451 600 800 to book your place
Here at The Craft Drink Co we are committed to offering you the best in terms of service, quality and experience, hence why we have brought back our highly popular 'Meet the Maker' days, exclusively arranged for you, our customers.
Each quarter you will have the opportunity to visit 2 of our superb producers who have been selected on the basis of their close proximity to each other, and their considerable interest to you.
Places are limited to 25, so please do book your space promptly to avoid disappointment.
In the interest of sharing this experience as widely as possible, we would ask that our customers send only one delegate but please ask if you would like to take up more places on this day and we can note this interest and hopefully satisfy your request.
Detailed arrangements will be sent to you once we have confirmed your place.
We are hugely thankful to all our producers for putting on these days for us and hope you enjoy!
Each quarter you will have the opportunity to visit 2 of our superb producers who have been selected on the basis of their close proximity to each other, and their considerable interest to you.
Places are limited to 25, so please do book your space promptly to avoid disappointment.
In the interest of sharing this experience as widely as possible, we would ask that our customers send only one delegate but please ask if you would like to take up more places on this day and we can note this interest and hopefully satisfy your request.
Detailed arrangements will be sent to you once we have confirmed your place.
We are hugely thankful to all our producers for putting on these days for us and hope you enjoy!
March
Morning Event - The Cotswolds Distillery
The Cotswolds Distillery welcome you to a tour and tasting at their award-winning distillery at Stourton. You’ll be greeted at their recently opened Visitor Centre from where they will introduce you to their brand, ethos and range of spirits, before a full tour of their whisky and gin distillery during which you’ll learn and come to appreciate their approach to distilling their Cotswolds Single Malt Whisky and Cotswolds Dry Gin amongst their other spirits. You’ll have an opportunity to try their complete range including their new Cotswolds Gin with Ginger.
You will be hosted by Kevin Fowler, Head of Sales and various production colleagues in the distillery, and representatives from The Craft Drink Co.
Afternoon Event - Hook Norton Brewery
Hook Norton Brewery was founded in 1849 and is one of the most impressive Victorian brewhouses remaining in the UK. You’ll be greeted in their Malthouse Kitchen and Visitor Centre for an introduction to Hook Norton and its history and range of ales, before a full tour of its historic gravity brewhouse where you’ll see first-hand, how they brew their ales. You’ll have an opportunity to try many (if not all!) of their ales and see their own retailing centre for inspiration and ideas.
You will be hosted by Steve Benton, off trade sales agent, and the Hook Norton Brewery team, and representatives from The Craft Drink Co.
The Cotswolds Distillery welcome you to a tour and tasting at their award-winning distillery at Stourton. You’ll be greeted at their recently opened Visitor Centre from where they will introduce you to their brand, ethos and range of spirits, before a full tour of their whisky and gin distillery during which you’ll learn and come to appreciate their approach to distilling their Cotswolds Single Malt Whisky and Cotswolds Dry Gin amongst their other spirits. You’ll have an opportunity to try their complete range including their new Cotswolds Gin with Ginger.
You will be hosted by Kevin Fowler, Head of Sales and various production colleagues in the distillery, and representatives from The Craft Drink Co.
Afternoon Event - Hook Norton Brewery
Hook Norton Brewery was founded in 1849 and is one of the most impressive Victorian brewhouses remaining in the UK. You’ll be greeted in their Malthouse Kitchen and Visitor Centre for an introduction to Hook Norton and its history and range of ales, before a full tour of its historic gravity brewhouse where you’ll see first-hand, how they brew their ales. You’ll have an opportunity to try many (if not all!) of their ales and see their own retailing centre for inspiration and ideas.
You will be hosted by Steve Benton, off trade sales agent, and the Hook Norton Brewery team, and representatives from The Craft Drink Co.
Location
The Cotswold Distillery, CV36 5HG - Morning
Hook Norton Brewery, OX15 5NY - Afternoon
Hook Norton Brewery, OX15 5NY - Afternoon
Date & Time
Monday 16th March 2020
May - POSTPONED
Morning Event - Woodchester Valley Vineyard
Join Woodchester Valley on a journey of discovery through the vineyard, into the winery and finally into the glass and learn all about the fascinating world of viticulture and winemaking in a cool climate. Taste a selection of their uniquely Cotswold still and sparkling wines and ‘drink in’ the Cotswold views in their gorgeous Tasting Room.
You will be hosted by a member of the Woodchester Valley team plus representatives from The Craft Drink Co.
Afternoon Event - Stroud Brewery
Would you like to find out how Stroud Brewery became the renowned brewery they are today? Join us for a guided tour of their brand new, purpose-built Brewery and learn the history and story from those who know it best. Once you have taken a tour and learnt about the core ethos of the brand, you can indulge in some of their fantastic beers!
You will be hosted by a member of the Stroud Brewery team plus representatives from The Craft Drink Co.
Join Woodchester Valley on a journey of discovery through the vineyard, into the winery and finally into the glass and learn all about the fascinating world of viticulture and winemaking in a cool climate. Taste a selection of their uniquely Cotswold still and sparkling wines and ‘drink in’ the Cotswold views in their gorgeous Tasting Room.
You will be hosted by a member of the Woodchester Valley team plus representatives from The Craft Drink Co.
Afternoon Event - Stroud Brewery
Would you like to find out how Stroud Brewery became the renowned brewery they are today? Join us for a guided tour of their brand new, purpose-built Brewery and learn the history and story from those who know it best. Once you have taken a tour and learnt about the core ethos of the brand, you can indulge in some of their fantastic beers!
You will be hosted by a member of the Stroud Brewery team plus representatives from The Craft Drink Co.
Location
Woodchester Valley, GL5 5HR - Morning
Stroud Brewery, GL5 2BY - Afternoon
Stroud Brewery, GL5 2BY - Afternoon
Date & Time
POSTPONED
July - SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Morning Event - Hillside Brewery
At the edge of the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire sits Hillside Brewery with a team who wish to welcome you on a tour like no other!
You can see, touch, smell & experience the brewing process up close, before sitting back to taste a well-earned ale overlooking some of Gloucestershire’s most stunning landscapes. Over the course of an hour and a half you will try the different ingredients used in making beer, tour around the brewery seeing how the ingredients relate to the brewing process and taste four of Hillside's classic ales!
You will be hosted by a member of the Hillside Brewery team plus representatives from The Craft Drink Co.
Afternoon Event - Three Choirs Vineyard
Uncover the stories of the Three Choirs Vineyard! Starting at the Cellar Door, wine tasting tour guides will take you to the edge of the vines, inspiring and informing you as they explain their growing process. Wander to the Winery to uncover the wine making process, from grape to bottle. Breathe in, taste and delight in the wines for yourself as you try four of our finest wine samples during the tour!
You will be hosted by a member of the Three Choirs team plus representatives from The Craft Drink Co.
At the edge of the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire sits Hillside Brewery with a team who wish to welcome you on a tour like no other!
You can see, touch, smell & experience the brewing process up close, before sitting back to taste a well-earned ale overlooking some of Gloucestershire’s most stunning landscapes. Over the course of an hour and a half you will try the different ingredients used in making beer, tour around the brewery seeing how the ingredients relate to the brewing process and taste four of Hillside's classic ales!
You will be hosted by a member of the Hillside Brewery team plus representatives from The Craft Drink Co.
Afternoon Event - Three Choirs Vineyard
Uncover the stories of the Three Choirs Vineyard! Starting at the Cellar Door, wine tasting tour guides will take you to the edge of the vines, inspiring and informing you as they explain their growing process. Wander to the Winery to uncover the wine making process, from grape to bottle. Breathe in, taste and delight in the wines for yourself as you try four of our finest wine samples during the tour!
You will be hosted by a member of the Three Choirs team plus representatives from The Craft Drink Co.
Location
Hillside Brewery, GL17 0NG - Morning
Three Choirs Vineyard, GL18 1LS. - Afternoon
Three Choirs Vineyard, GL18 1LS. - Afternoon
Date & Time
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
October - SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Morning Event - Dunkertons/Bensons
Let us take you on a journey through the history of Dunkertons Organic Cider and Bensons the Juicers! First, we will take a guided tour of the state of the art cidery, learning about the history and processes of how the team create fantastic and award-winning organic cider. This will be followed by a tasting session in their bespoke shop.
Next, we will learn about how the family have evolved into making Bensons Juices, a delicious range of soft drinks with children in mind. The team will talk about how they make their delicious juices, sharing the history of the brand and offering some delicious samples to try along the way!
Afternoon Event - Sibling/Battledown
Sibling Distillery would be delighted to host you at their distillery and tasting room to teach you a thing or two about their remarkable gin! The tour will last roughly two hours and will include an in-depth tour, tasting and education on all things gin followed by gin ‘pub quiz’, seasonal gin tastings and G&Ts for everyone (tea, coffee and soft drinks provided for non-drinkers and spittoons for the tasting).
Next, we will learn about the family business at Battledown Brewery. A tour will be hosted with a talk that explains the whats, whys and hows of brewing. The team will tell you more about Battledown Brewery, the ingredients to make their beer and the history of the brewery. To finish, you will be able to try some of the finest beer from Battledown before we head home.
Let us take you on a journey through the history of Dunkertons Organic Cider and Bensons the Juicers! First, we will take a guided tour of the state of the art cidery, learning about the history and processes of how the team create fantastic and award-winning organic cider. This will be followed by a tasting session in their bespoke shop.
Next, we will learn about how the family have evolved into making Bensons Juices, a delicious range of soft drinks with children in mind. The team will talk about how they make their delicious juices, sharing the history of the brand and offering some delicious samples to try along the way!
Afternoon Event - Sibling/Battledown
Sibling Distillery would be delighted to host you at their distillery and tasting room to teach you a thing or two about their remarkable gin! The tour will last roughly two hours and will include an in-depth tour, tasting and education on all things gin followed by gin ‘pub quiz’, seasonal gin tastings and G&Ts for everyone (tea, coffee and soft drinks provided for non-drinkers and spittoons for the tasting).
Next, we will learn about the family business at Battledown Brewery. A tour will be hosted with a talk that explains the whats, whys and hows of brewing. The team will tell you more about Battledown Brewery, the ingredients to make their beer and the history of the brewery. To finish, you will be able to try some of the finest beer from Battledown before we head home.
Location
Dunkertons Cider, GL52 6UT - Morning
Sibling Distillery, GL52 6UY - Afternoon
Sibling Distillery, GL52 6UY - Afternoon
Date & Time
Contact Us
Email [email protected] or phone 01451 600 800 to book your place.
Spaces are limited so please book in advance to avoid disappointment!