Beer & Brew

About Us

At Beer & Brew, our aim is to help people understand and enjoy beer. We run tastings, socials and courses that are open to all, and private events like Hen and Stag Parties. We also provide consultancy for pubs and restaurants, helping them choose the best beers for their menus, and training their teams to be 'beer ambassadors'. Beer & Brew is run by Robert Parker – an Institute of Brewing & Distilling (IBD) qualified Beer Sommelier, one of only a few hundred in the world. He knows lots about brewing beer, but his passion is for tasting. He loves sharing his knowledge in a fun and entertaining way, and helping people develop an appreciation for lots of different beer styles. There's no snobbery or preconceptions – it's just about making really good beer as accessible as possible. Rob's favourite beer changes weekly, but his heart lies in … Read More

Public events

Our beer tours have been awarded a Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence – read our reviews here.

Those with vouchers should email robert@beerandbrew.co.uk with their expiry date, and when tours and events resume a new expiry date will be issued.

The Brighton Beer Tour
9 April 2022, 1400-1700
£35 – Tickets

Calling beer-loving foodies! A Brighton Food Tours and Beer & Brew collaboration: an afternoon walking adventure to uncover the best food & beer pairings in Brighton

We’ve teamed up with local food experts Brighton Food Tours to give you a most delicious three-hour afternoon of beer and food delights.

Over approx. 5 stops, we’ll dive into the best food and beer pairings that independent Brighton has to offer, hopping from place to place to give you a unique and very special taste of our amazing city.

Along the way we will learn a little about beery Brighton, hear from those creating what we’ll eat and drink, and why beer and food pairing is important.

Consultancy & Training

The trend for 'craft beer' seems to know no limits - small breweries are opening all the time and homebrew is back in fashion. Even the big boys are getting in on the act, with megabreweries like Diageo and Molson Coors jumping on the 'artisan' branding wagon. If you run a bar or a restaurant, the new wealth of options can make deciding on your beer range feel like an impossible task. There are so many people brewing, selling and writing about beer that the possibilities are overwhelming. So, how do you choose? And how do you make sure your team are able to sell the beers you decide … Read More