Irish Farmhouse Cheese and Craft Beer Weekend: Hamper Giveaway
October 19, 2012 in Events
The Farmhouse Cheese & Craft Beer Weekend is back! Join in the celebrations taking place 25th – 29th October, with nearly 30 planned events taking place nationwide. 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.
The Farmhouse Cheese and Craft Beer Weekend is in 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 speciality 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.”
Both artisan crafts are not just about the flavour but also the people, personalities, places and stories behind them. At present in Ireland, there are approximately 50 farmhouse cheese makers producing over 140 varieties of cheese and 15 craft brewers making upwards of 60 different beers, stouts and ales as well as special and seasonal brews. Eleven of the craft brewers have been new startup businesses in the past four years and the industry expects several new entrants in the coming years.
Cathryn Hargan, Bord Bia’s Alcoholic Beverages Sector Manager commented on the rising popularity of the craft beer sector. “Craft beer and cider are flourishing in Ireland at present and consumer demand has never been higher. Growth is due to the increased localised availability. The industry is very positive about the future and believes that Ireland will follow the US and UK markets in terms of craft beer trends, where there has been huge growth and interest in the sector.”
For full details of events taking place during the Farmhouse Cheese and Craft Beer Weekend and for a range of pairing suggestions, visit www.bordbia.ie/cheeseandbeerweekend.
And now for the best bit! For a chance to win a hamper of Irish 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 Wednesday, 24 October at 6:00 p.m. UPDATE: The lucky winner is Ethna! Good luck, and be sure to check out www.bordbia.ie/cheeseandbeerweekend!
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Deirdre said on October 21, 2012
answer b. Craft Beer!
Mac said on October 21, 2012
B = Craft Beer
Come on Lady Luck, I’ll split the prize with you!!
Caitriona Ormonde said on October 22, 2012
Craft beer
Amie said on October 22, 2012
Craft Beer!!
Amie said on October 22, 2012
Craft beer.
Joanne Corrigan said on October 22, 2012
Craft Beer!
Sinéad F said on October 22, 2012
B craft beer
niamh said on October 22, 2012
Craft beer!!
Deirdre O Cornell said on October 22, 2012
B. Craft beer
Lisa Duffy said on October 22, 2012
Cheese and craft beer go together, heaven!
Sinead Smyth said on October 22, 2012
Wild guess; Craft Beer??
Aoife Ni Dhalaigh said on October 22, 2012
Craft beer
I’m based in Galway, could do Mayo at a push… but no events planned in either
A hamper would cheer me up!
HelenPetrini said on October 22, 2012
Great to see so many places participating in this event. Nice Autumnal feel to it as well.
Answer = b
Kenneth Larmer said on October 22, 2012
Craft beer of course
Kathy said on October 22, 2012
Craft beer and to discover some new cheese.
Claire Ryan said on October 22, 2012
Craft beer
Niamh Doyle said on October 22, 2012
B. Craft Beer
Aisling Flanagan said on October 22, 2012
Craft Beer. Fantastic Prize!
Amy Bennett said on October 22, 2012
Craft Beer
Anne Marie Carroll said on October 22, 2012
B. Craft Beer.
Yolene said on October 22, 2012
Craft beer! It’s actually amazing to see all the existing craft beers in Ireland now being back from Down Under!
Hilary Oakley said on October 22, 2012
B. Craft Beer
ursula hayes said on October 22, 2012
craft beer
Richard Quarry said on October 22, 2012
Craft Beer
emma carty said on October 23, 2012
craft beer!
Evin O. said on October 23, 2012
B. Craft beer
Yummmmmmmmm!
Gillian said on October 23, 2012
Beer!
Rachael Murtagh said on October 23, 2012
B. craft beer
Tara said on October 23, 2012
Craft Beer
Donna said on October 23, 2012
B craft beer!
Kelly Whalley said on October 24, 2012
B. Craft beer
Canalcook said on October 24, 2012
Craft beer.
therese mac seain said on October 24, 2012
cheese and beer what a way to spend a weekend
Pauline Cummins said on October 24, 2012
Craft beer!
Julia said on October 24, 2012
Delicious craft beer!!!
Sheena said on October 24, 2012
Craft Beer
Lovely combo.
Sheena said on October 24, 2012
Esp with a little of my 2011 Lanseboro Apple Chutney….oh stop….
Anthony Cheung said on October 24, 2012
I will have to say beer.
Jenny B said on October 26, 2012
Craft Beer! Fab Prize