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Ancient Brews: Crafting Herbal Beer with Foraged Ingredients

Ancient Brews: Crafting Herbal Beer with Foraged Ingredients

Where: Mayernik Kitchen 612 Newark Pompton Turnpike Pompton Plains NJ 07444
When: April 15, 2026 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Price: $55.00

Seats Remaining: 10

Step back in time and sip your way through the ancient tradition of herbal beer. This intimate, small-group workshop is a one-of-a-kind tasting experience rooted in history, plant wisdom, and hands-on brewing knowledge.

Join Matt, an experienced brewer with over six years of practice and 55+ original herbal beer recipes, as he guides you through the fascinating origins of herbal beer and the surprisingly simple process of brewing it at home. Long before modern hops took center stage, people turned to local herbs, roots, and flowers for flavor, preservation, and nourishment, many of which may be growing right outside your door.

You’ll sample a curated selection of homebrewed herbal beers, each made with homegrown, foraged, or organically sourced ingredients, while learning about the plants that give each brew its unique character. Matt will also walk you through traditional brewing methods so you can confidently craft your own herbal beer in your kitchen using accessible, seasonal ingredients.

With just 10 spots available, this class offers a cozy, immersive experience perfect for couples, friends, or anyone curious about fermentation, foraging, and ancient brewing traditions.

✨ What’s Included:

Guided tasting of multiple herbal beers
Instruction on the history and process of herbal beer brewing
Insight into foraged and homegrown brewing ingredients

10% off any purchase the night of the workshop
⏰ A 48-hour cancellation notice is required for a refund.