The Botanist Ale Tasting sessions are perfect for anyone looking to improve their knowledge and palette it terms of local and world famous beers. These masterclasses are ideal for birthday parties, group activities or corporate hospitality events. Each masterclass requires a minimum of 6 people to take part, and lasts around 90 minutes. They give you the chance to taste up to 8 different beers or ales, and are a really fun event for any time of the week.

If you’re feeling a bit peckish, you can also add a selection of deli items, such as meats and cheeses to the session for just £5, or something from the BQQ for £10.

The lucky folk here at Restaurants of Leeds were invited to join in with one of these sessions and had an absolutely great time. The staff were incredibly knowledgeable and we learnt so much about all the different drinks. As always, the food was delicious and we all had a fantastic time.

Here are some of the delicious ales we sampled at Botanist Ale Tasting Masterclass:

Passionate Blonde

1. Passionate Blonde

Country of origin Manchester, England
ABV 3.80%
Style Pale golden session bitter
Price £3.80 (pint)
Background A beer brewed exclusively for New World Trading Company by Cloudwater Brewing Co in Manchester. The recipe was developed by Head Brewer James Campbell and NWTC’s Warren McCourbrey. The tropical fruit aroma of passion fruit and mango creates a refreshing and fruity session ale with a crisp dry finish.
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Pacific Pale Ale

2. Pacific Pale Ale

Country of origin England
ABV 4.40%
Style Golden amber ale
Price £4.20
Background The second addition to the New World Trading Company’s home-brew family, this hoppy amber ale is a perfect balance of citrus lime and lemon flavours with a more subtle tropical fruit taste of apricot and passion fruit to finish

Beer Lao

3. Beer Lao

Country of origin Laos
Bottle size 330ml can
ABV 5.00%
Style Larger
Price £3.90
Background A premium authentic rice beer brewed from a unique blend of the finest European and Laotian ingredients, a fusion of the best traditions of East and West. With a nice flavour of malt and grains to start, this easy drinking larger has a sweetness that increases as you near the finish.

All day IPA

4. All day IPA

Country of origin USA
Bottle size 330ml can
ABV 4.70%
Style IPA
Price £5.50
Background The beer you’ve been waiting for. Keeps your taste satisfied while keeping your senses sharp. An all-day IPA naturally brewed with a complex array of malts, grains and hops. Balanced for optimal aromatics and a clean finish. The perfect reward for an honest day’s work and the ultimate companion to celebrate life’s simple pleasures.

8 Ball, Beavertown

5. 8 Ball, Beavertown

Country of origin England, London
Bottle size 330ml can
ABV 6.20%
Style Rye IPA
Price £5.00
Background Shake the magic 8 ball to predict the future, and it will tell you that you will be drinking a US style IPA with a spicy earthiness provided by a whole heap of rye, balancing a multitude of fruity hops. Whoever sinks the 8 ball wins!

Sierra Nevada

6. Sierra Nevada

Country of origin USA
Bottle size 330ml can
ABV 5.60%
Style American Pale ale
Price £5.50
Background Pale Ale began as a home brewer’s dream, grew into an icon, and inspired countless brewers to follow a passion of their own. Its unique piny and grapefruit aromas from the use of whole-cone American hops have fascinated beer drinkers for decades and made this beer a classic

By mark, February 19, 2016 Restaurants of Leeds Share this story