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Booking a beer tasting means diving headfirst into the diversity of beer. Taste different styles – from classic pilsners to fruity craft beers and dark specialities – guided by a beer expert or sommelier. Discover 185 beer tastings at 58 breweries, rated 4.89 stars from 81 reviews.
How much does a beer tasting cost?
A beer tasting costs between 20,00 € and 149,00 € and usually lasts around 1 hour to 6 hours, depending on the number of beers tasted and the venue. You'll find all further details directly in the individual event descriptions.
Here's a transparent overview for you:
| Beer Tasting Providers | City | Type of Experience | Duration | Price per Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bierliebe Mainz Events | Mainz | Beer tasting on a heritage tram | approx. 2 hours | from €69 |
| Bierfabrik Innsbruck | Innsbruck | Brewery tour with beer tasting | approx. 1.5 hours | from €20 |
| Beer Tasting Berlin | Berlin | 7 beers in 2 hours | approx. 2 hours | from €29 |
What is a beer tasting?
A beer tasting is a guided experience where you sample and analyse different beer styles. You'll learn what marks out a quality beer and how ingredients, brewing process and storage shape the flavour – from tasting different styles to aroma analysis and background on hops, malt, yeast and brewing water, plus tips on the perfect beer and food pairings. Many tastings take place at breweries and are combined with a brewery tour.
How does a beer tasting work?
Every beer tasting is unique, but most follow the same structure: after a welcome and introduction from the beer sommelier comes the visual assessment – colour, foam and clarity all matter. Before the first sip, the beer is smelled to pick up its aroma notes, then the actual tasting begins as you work through the beers one by one and discover subtle flavour nuances. To wrap up, you'll compare impressions with the other participants.
Which beers are tasted?
A beer tasting can feature a range of styles: crisp, classic pilsner, fruity and mild wheat beer, innovative craft beer, hop-forward pale ale and IPA, roasty stout and porter, and unfiltered Kellerbier or Zwickel with a full malty body. The tasting order matters – you start with lighter beers and work up to more intense flavours.
What food pairs well with a beer tasting?
To let the aromas fully unfold, matching snacks are often served: bread and pretzels reset the palate between beers, a cheese platter pairs well with bold beers like stout or doppelbock, nuts and salty pastries highlight bitter and hoppy notes, and grilled food or BBQ works perfectly with smoky, spicy beers. Some tastings also include dedicated food pairings, and some offer non-alcoholic alternatives too.
Beer tasting as a gift or team event
A beer tasting voucher is the perfect gift for beer lovers: get your tasting voucher now! Whether it's team building, a company party or a hen or stag do, a beer tasting is a social, flexibly planned activity for groups that pairs perfectly with a brewery tour or beer walk. If you'd rather go stronger, a whisky tasting is a refined alternative; wine lovers will find what they're after at our wine tasting.
