Counting House Drinks Theatre with Tastings

Schedule

Sat Aug 15 2026 at 12:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC+01:00
Location

The Counting House (Beamish & Crawford) | Cork, CK

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Hosted by Caroline Hennessy (Bibliocook.com)
About this Event

The Drinks Stage will satisfy those with a thirst for knowledge and an interest in sampling delicious locally-made drinks from independent producers. Sponsored by Beamish and Murphys.

*See lineup below.

A Cork City Council Festival supported by Fáilte Ireland, Visit Cork, Cork Airport, CBA, Cork IHF, MTU, Musgrave, Irish Examiner, and Cork's RedFM.


Agenda

🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Cork's funky fermentation, from east to west.

Info: Discover the craft behind East Cork-based BKultured's refreshing water kefir and West Cork's Kombeara's hard kombucha as we explore and taste the art and the science behind these distinctive drinks.


🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Natty by Nature: Natural Wine Explained

Info: Join Colm McCann of Le Caveau and Beverley Matthews of L'Attitude 51 to talk, taste and understand what natural winemaking is and what this means for the consumer.


🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Beer vs Cider

Info: Cork craft drinks producers go head to head for a lively talk and tasting with Daniel Emerson of Stonewell Cider in the apple corner and Darren Murphy from Blacks of Kinsale showcasing the grain.


🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
How Beer Made Cork

Info: From Beamish to Murphy's and beyond, the rich brewing heritage of Cork and how it has defined the city with Colin Rynn from UCC’s Archeology Department and Seán Dunne of Grist for the Mill on Substack.


🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Kinsale Tipples

Info: Celebrate the craft and creativity of Kinsale’s drinks scene with the makers behind Kinsale Mead and Kinsale Spirits as they share the stories, inspiration and innovation shaping their award winning products. Recorded live for Best Possible Taste, Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast.


🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
The Cork Wine Story

Info: The Wine Shed's Fionnuala Harkin delves into the remarkable global footprint of Cork’s wine families and producers, from historic Bordeaux estates to contemporary Cork made innovations from Killahora Orchards. Recorded live for Best Possible Taste, Ireland's longest running food and drink podcast.


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Where is it happening?

The Counting House (Beamish & Crawford), South Main Street, Cork, Ireland

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