Stories & Sips: Drinks Theatre with Tastings

Schedule

Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 16 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm

UTC+01:00
Location

Seventy Seven | 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.


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Where is it happening?

Seventy Seven, 77 Grand Parade, Cork, Ireland

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