Giveaway: Win an Irish Farmhouse Cheese and Craft Beer Hamper
October 18, 2011 in Giveaways
The inaugural Farmhouse Cheese and Craft Beer Weekend takes places this October bank holiday weekend with over 30 planned events taking place nationwide from Thursday, 27 October until Monday, 31 October. Supported by Bord Bia, the events, ranging from cheese and beer tastings and pairings to talks and demonstrations, will take place in breweries, restaurants, gastropubs, off licences, farms and farmers’ markets around the country. (Please see below for a full event listing.)
The Farmhouse Cheese and Craft Beer Weekend is an effort to prove that craft beer (not just wine!) is an excellent accompaniment to cheese. Through the events, Bord Bia aims to raise awareness of the breadth of Irish farmhouse cheeses and craft beers amongst consumers. According to Eimear O’Donnell, Consumer Dairy Sector Manager, Bord Bia, “This celebratory weekend gives consumers a unique opportunity to get to know these acclaimed specialty categories and their local suppliers. There is a wonderful range of farmhouse cheese and craft beer being produced in Ireland and we now have an occasion to celebrate and enjoy some of our best produce.”
At present, there are 17 craft brewers in Ireland and approximately 50 farmhouse cheese makers producing over 140 varieties of cheese. Both crafts are not just about the flavour but also the people, personalities, places and stories behind them.
According to John McKenna, Bridgestone Guides, “We are dealing with the most bespoke artisan foods in the world when it comes to our farmhouse cheese and craft beers. Farmhouse cheeses convey the good things about Ireland – pure food, fine milk, content animals and creativity of a determined individual on a small Irish farm, stamping every cheese with the signature of their personality. It is marvelous to see both of these fine products being enjoyed and appreciated together!”
Click here for full details of events taking place during the Farmhouse Cheese and Craft Beer Weekend, click here for a range of cheese and beer pairing suggestions (the second red bullet point) and click here to download the free Bord Bia Farmhouse Cheese Guide (the first red bullet point).
And now for the best bit! For a chance to win a hamper with farmhouse cheese and craft beer, just leave a comment with the answer to this question:
What is to accompany cheese over the October bank holiday weekend?
A. Milk
B. Craft beer
You must be over 18 to enter. Note that the hamper can only be shipped to an Irish address. One entry per person please – multiple entries will be disqualified. One winner will be randomly chosen and notified by email. The competition will close at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 25 October. Good luck, and be sure to check out www.bordbia.ie/cheeseandbeerweekend!
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Mikey said on October 24, 2011
craft beer!
christina cullen said on October 24, 2011
craft beer – of course
abigail said on October 24, 2011
Craft Beer I believe, I like beer & I like cheese
Lisa Black said on October 24, 2011
Craft Beer
M. Halpin said on October 25, 2011
Craft Beer
Cliona Maher said on October 25, 2011
Craft beer!
David King said on October 25, 2011
Craft beer
Sarah Curran said on October 25, 2011
Craft Beer
Conor Fenn said on October 25, 2011
Craft Beer!!!!!
Neal said on October 25, 2011
I’m going to take a stab in the dark at B. Craft beer.
Dave Barry said on October 25, 2011
Craft Beer!
Seán Quinn said on October 25, 2011
Craft Beer. What more could a body ask for!!
Jo said on October 25, 2011
Craft beer – with cheese perfect – very popular in this household!
Marian Roche said on October 25, 2011
Craft Beer
Robert said on October 25, 2011
Craft Beer
Laura said on October 25, 2011
Craft Beer
Karen Barry said on October 25, 2011
Craft beer!
Fiona Whooley said on October 25, 2011
Craft beer – the perfect accompaniment to cheese.
Julie Eldon said on October 25, 2011
It has to be craft beer
Una Weir said on October 25, 2011
Craft Beer
Hilary hughes said on October 25, 2011
Craft beer – yummy!!
Polly Pierce said on October 25, 2011
craft beer!!!!
emer said on October 25, 2011
Craft beer
fingers crossed…..!!
Claire M said on October 25, 2011
Craft beer
neil said on October 25, 2011
craft beer
Shane said on October 25, 2011
Craft BEER!
Brenda Mckenna said on October 25, 2011
Craft beer – sounds good!
laura said on October 25, 2011
craft beer! perfect!
Noreen Clifford said on October 25, 2011
craft beer
Reagan Chesnut said on October 25, 2011
craft beer!
Bill said on October 25, 2011
Craft beer of course! It accompanies everything!
Lauren said on October 25, 2011
Craft beer
Patrice Mc Donald said on October 25, 2011
Craft Beer…. that and cheese are my two favourite things in life
Ciara said on October 25, 2011
Craft beer. This would make my long weekend, pick me please!!
Jo Thomas said on October 25, 2011
Craft Beer.
Dara Gallagher said on October 25, 2011
A Craft Beer goes wonderfully with cheese. Why else would a ploughman’s lunch of Strong Cheddar and a great ale or bitter?
Num num.
Sean said on October 25, 2011
Craft beer
Biddymac said on October 25, 2011
With 1 min to go, craft beer!! Brid, Wicklow!
paulaannryan said on October 25, 2011
Craft beer!
Karen said on October 25, 2011
Craft beer
Monique Boons said on October 25, 2011
craft beer
Caitriona Nic Mhuiris said on October 25, 2011
Craft beer or ‘beoir den chéad scoth’ as they’d say in Connemara !
Ger O'Mahony said on October 25, 2011
Craft Beer