March Newsletter

Meet the Maker

Each month we will be doing a featured piece on a local producer.
The article will include an interview with the producer and some helpful tips when it comes to food and drink.
Be sure to check out the section on Meet The Makers on our website to read some interviews with local producers, including Tom Ferguson and Frank Hederman.

UPCOMING EVENTS | TASTE CORK

Stout and Porter Weekend
Friday 16th - Sunday 18th March, Franciscan Well Brewpub, North Mall
Franciscan Well Brewpub will play host to a stout and porter festival over Patrick's weekend. There will be a selection of Irish stouts and porters on cask & draught. A great way to celebrate St Patrick's weekend! Live music will be played through out the day on Patrick's Day.

Grapes, Grains, and Strains
Tuesday 20th March, L'Atitude 51 Wine Cafe
The science behind the flavours in your drink. There are so many beers and wines to choose from these days, but what makes them taste different from each other?  Come along to hear UCC microbiology lecturer John Morrissey talk about how he redesigns yeast to make different flavours, let Franciscan Well beer sommelier, Kate Clancy, guide you through the flavours in your craft beer, and get a taste of some of l'Atitude 51's finest wines, explained to you by their qualified taster.

Cork Coffee Weekend
Friday 23rd - Sunday 25th March
The third Cork Coffee Weekend will take place from March 23 to 25 welcoming people into the world of all things aromatic and blended. Three days of tastings and events in Cork's finest indie coffee shops.

Home Brew Classes
Saturday 24th March, Franciscan Well Brewpub
Have you ever wanted to start home brewing but didn't know where to start? This beginners course will direct you to all the right materials, equipment & ingredients you need to get started. Franciscan Well will also set up a brew club of class members on the day and provide online support for during your first brew. Contact franwellbar@gmail.com for further details. Spaces are limited.

Vegan Brunch
Sunday 25th March, Soma Coffee Company
Banana Melon Kitchen return to Soma Coffee Company this month to bring you an all day vegan brunch. With even better news that it will be happening the last Sunday of every month from here on out.

Easter Beer & Spirit Festival
Thursday 29th - Saturday 31st March, Franciscan Well Brewpub, North Mall
Franciscan Well is set is host up to 20 Irish craft brewers & distillers at its annual Easter Beer Festival in Cork this coming March. Now in its 19th year, the Well’s famous Bavarian style beer tent will house the country’s most innovative brewers including YellowBelly, Kinnegar, Trouble & Torc. With the Franciscan Well’s successful collaboration with Jameson in creating Caskmates Whiskey and the opening of their new cocktail bar, MONK, there will be an added element of craft spirits available at the festival. 

Spirit of the City
Friday 30th March - Sunday 1st April, Cork County Cricket Club
Spirit of the City's authentic traditional style travelling big top will play host to Cork Gin and beer lovers alike. Their fantastic beer garden set in the stunning grounds of the Cork Cricket club gardens is the perfect place to relax, and soak up the sun whilst enjoying some of Cork finest local gins, beers and food. Delicious food served by Bao Boi, Hans Frankenfurter and Wok & Roll will keep your taste buds satisfied. For more info and to purchase tickets click here.

More upcoming events listed here.

NEW MEMBERS | TASTE CORK

The Beara distillery is a family-run micro distillery based in the remote location of the Beara Peninsula, West Cork. Producers of Beara Ocean Gin, the team source and forage locally as much of the ingredients as possible to create high quality spirits that are a true reflection of their scenic home place. 

At WASi, they marry the wholesome produce of the land with the vitality of the ocean. They lovingly craft these gifts to create nourishing, delicious foods to bring your body the micronutrients of the sea in the form of our superfood pestos. Based in Bantry Bay, on the South Western corner of Ireland.

Naturally Nourished are a health food cafe that prides itself on using high quality, locally sourced, fresh ingredients that are all prepared on site daily. They started out as a healthy snack company that now has over 45 outlets in Cork stocking their energy balls and are soon to be sold across stores in Dublin, Kilkenny and Galway.

The Pink Elephant is a restaurant and bar with stunning coastal views on the Wild Atlantic Way. Established in 1960, The Pink Elephant has long been a favourite with locals and visitors to West Cork.

MEMBER NEWS | TASTE CORK

Glenilen Farm have released a new line of Twin Pack desserts.
Featuring an indulgent Chocolate Mousse with Belgian Chocolate pieces, a luxurious Strawberries & Cream Panna Cotta, and their classic zesty Lemon Cheesecake, there is something for everyone.
They are now available to purchase in SuperValu, Dunnes Stores and a wide range of independent stores at the price of €3.50.

Eight Degress now in cans, with new beer and award-winning favourites. First off is their latest limited edition beer, Neon Velvet FPA, a kiwifruit and lime-infused pale ale, which will only be available in cans or on draught. Eight Degrees is also packaging two long-standing customer favourite beers into cans: the multi-award winning Full Irish Single Malt IPA and Citra Single Hop IPA.

The Irish Cup Tasters 2018 competition will take place on Saturday 7th April in St. Peters Church, Cork.Badger & Dodo will be the official coffee sponsor for the event with free entry to the public. To register your interest in attending click here. Watch out for #ICT2018 on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter with updates from Badger & Dodo and SCA. 

Escape to the country with Ballyvolane Country Housethis Easter for a few nights away in Co. Cork. Enjoy lazy breakfasts each morning and delicious dinners on two nights with much of the produce coming from Ballyvolane's walled- garden and farm. Now offering Easter Special Offers for families. For more info click here.

Two of Betty Smith's A Taste of Irish Spiritmarmalade's have won Gold in this years World Wide Marmalade awards which are held yearly in Cumbria, UK. Taste of Irish Spirit has also launched a new marmalade called Choccie Marms. It is aimed at children as it contains no alcohol or peel. However, it is still very popular among adults and is available in Supervalu's from next week on.

Bertha's Sessions returns with four dates so far for this year with the next live gig taking place on Good Friday, 30th March 2018. Local band 'Morning Nightcap' will perform live in the old stone barn located in the farmyard at Ballyvolane House. For more info and to book tickets click here.

Longueville House Cider has won Silver along with Longueville Beverages newest addition to the family, Cider Mór, has won Gold & Crowned Overall Champions in the Cider Cup at the Alltech Craft brew and Food Fair in the Commonwealth Cup Awards. Read all about it here.