Friends week: the art of glass tasting
Craft beer with Spiegelau
Wednesday 17 May 2017 7 - 9pm
Sir Hugh Casson Room, The Keeper’s House, Royal Academy of Arts, Piccadilly
£40. Includes Spiegelau glass set
Friends of the RA book first
Did you know that the shape of a glass can change the taste of beer? Friends of the RA are invited to join a masterclass from Spiegelau, where you will taste quality beers in specially crafted glasses. At the end of the masterclass, you can keep your glass set to continue your enjoyment at home.
Focusing on beer enjoyment, Matt Knight invites Friends of the RA to join a fun and informative masterclass, with a taste comparison of quality ales across specially crafted glasses. Spiegelau Craft Beer Glasses have been approved by an expert tasting panel of master brewers and industry professionals. Members of the tasting workshop tested multiple glass shapes to find the best glass for India Pale Ale, Wheat Beer and Stout. In this masterclass you will learn about the functional design behind glasses that bring out the best in complex craft beers.
In the experts’ opinion, the custom-shaped glasses deliver the complexity of aromas on the nose while demonstrating the optimum beer texture, balance and flavor intensity on the palate. For their functional and innovative product design the Spiegelau Craft Beer Glasses have been awarded the renowned Red Dot Award and the IDEA Gold award in 2015.
The short video below gives a taste of what to expect from the event, with insight to the process behind creating just one glass within the set you will take home with you.
Booking is essential for this event, if you wish to bring a guest please book one ticket for each person.
Watch a video about the process of creating the Spiegelau IPA glass
Friends week is a week of events dedicated to our loyal Friends, to thank you for your continued support. It’s a chance to experience events, activities, talks and tours from around the Academy. Read more about Friends week
This Friends week we open the doors of the Academicians’ Room to Friends. The Academicians’ Room is a private members club for artists and art lovers in the Keeper’s House at the Royal Academy. Sign up for your day pass to enjoy a coffee, cocktail or the club menu in our relaxed haven in the heart of Mayfair. To book for lunch or dinner in the club room, please call 020 7300 5880.
Friends of the RA can enjoy a range of exclusive offers in the Keeper’s House Restaurant throughout spring. Dine à la carte in the Keeper’s House Restaurant or garden and enjoy a seasonal set menu with an exclusive offer for Friends: £21 for two courses. To book a table please call 020 7300 5881 and quote “RA Friends”. Bookings are not taken for the garden.