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Taste a festive Cocoa Noel Stout brewed with roasted cacao shells and paired with Bullion bean-to-bar bars in Leah’s Yard. Join makers from Welbeck Abbey Brewery and Bullion Chocolate Makers for a guided 1.5-hour tasting and behind-the-scenes stories of craft beer and craft chocolate.
Taste a festive Cocoa Noel Stout brewed with roasted cacao shells and paired with Bullion bean-to-bar bars in Leah’s Yard. Join makers from Welbeck Abbey Brewery and Bullion Chocolate Makers for a guided 1.5-hour tasting and behind-the-scenes stories of craft beer and craft chocolate.
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At Chocolate Bar by Bullion in Leah’s Yard, Sheffield, a small, hands-on event brings together craft beer and bean-to-bar chocolate in a way that teaches as much as it delights. The Welbeck Abbey Brewery x Bullion Chocolate Makers Cocoa Noel Launch and Pairing takes place at 20 22 Cambridge St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 4HJ, UK, and pairs four beers with four Bullion chocolate bars, with a special focus on the Cocoa Noel 5.5% Chocolate Stout. The tasting begins with a short overview of how beer is made and how a chocolate stout is brewed, then moves into bean-to-bar chocolate production led by Bullion Chocolate Makers, a Sheffield-based factory founded in 2016 by Max Scotford. Bullion supplies roasted cacao shells—normally a waste product—to Welbeck’s mash, adding delicate fragments of nib and a natural cocoa note to the stout. The result is a velvety mouthfeel, bittersweet finish and a pairing that highlights how two craft processes amplify each other. Welbeck Abbey Brewery brings its own local story: part of the larger Welbeck estate in Nottinghamshire, an historic seat of the Dukes of Portland descended from Charles Cavendish. Under General Manager Claire Monk the brewery has focused on small-batch quality since 2011, supplying local pubs and the Welbeck Farm Shop. The event offers context on both producers and the craft supply chain—why bean origins, roast profiles and mash additions matter to flavor. Practical details are simple: sessions last about 1.5 hours, are suited to adults 18+, wheelchair accessible with a lift, and sell for £35 per person. During guided tastings you’ll sample four curated beer-and-chocolate matches, learn tasting vocabulary, and leave with a 10% discount on Bullion retail items that day. Note that some pairings contain lactose and gluten; vegetarian diets are accommodated but guests should list restrictions when booking. Why go? This is not a passive tasting; it’s an educational, convivial evening that connects brewery technique to bean-to-bar ethics and flavour chemistry. For travelers in Sheffield curious about local food craft, the event changes how you think about ingredients—turning cacao shells and small-batch ales into storytelling tools. The setting in Leah’s Yard, close to Sheffield’s cultural heart, makes this an easy stop for a night out or a sampler on a food-focused city visit. It’s best for people who enjoy thoughtful pairings, local provenance and conversations that pair palate training with local history. Expect lively conversation with the makers themselves and hands-on moments where aroma, texture and temperature become data points for comparison. Whether you’re a beer nerd, a chocolate obsessive or a curious traveler, this tasting reframes common pantry ingredients as crafted products with traceable stories. Book early—groups are limited to twenty and tickets sell quickly. Reserve your spot.
The session runs about 1.5 hours and includes four beer-and-chocolate pairings.
Yes, the event is suitable for vegetarians; please list dietary restrictions when booking.
Yes — attendees receive 10% off Bullion Chocolate Makers retail items on the day.
Chocolate Bar by Bullion in Leah’s Yard is wheelchair accessible and has a lift.
Cancellation policy is handled by the bookable operator—check the booking page for refund terms prior to purchase.
The tasting includes introductions from representatives of Bullion Chocolate Makers and Welbeck Abbey Brewery with guided pairing notes.
Bullion Chocolate is a craft chocolate maker and visitor destination based in Kelham Island, Sheffield. The business runs Bean-to-Bar factory tours at its Kelham Island factory, offering guided insights into cacao sourcing, roasting and conching. Guests join expert guides on a Chocolate Factory Tour to learn the art of chocolate-making, taste exceptional and award-winning chocolate, and enjoy a complimentary hot beverage at the on-site café. Hands-on experiences include a Chocolate Making Workshop and Truffle Making Workshops. The Truffle Making Workshops run as a 1.5-hour hands-on session where participants learn the Bean-to-Bar method, taste award-winning chocolate, and create six unique flavoured truffles with expert guidance, plus a complimentary drink. The Chocolate Making Workshop offers practical instruction in crafting chocolate products on site. Family-friendly options include a Parent & Child Chocolate Making Workshop designed for children aged 5–12. In this session, participants taste three chocolate varieties, learn simple bean-to-bar techniques, and decorate a chocolate coin — a creative, shared activity for parents and children. Bullion Chocolate emphasises transparent production and visitor education. Tours and workshops take place at the Kelham Island factory, giving guests direct access to production areas and trained staff. The combination of guided tasting, practical chocolate-making instruction, and café hospitality makes Bullion Chocolate a trusted Sheffield destination for chocolate lovers, families, and groups seeking an immersive, educational food experience. Visitors also sample chocolate during tours and workshops, receiving step-by-step guidance from trained staff who explain Bean-to-Bar production, flavour profiles, and responsible sourcing at the Kelham Island factory onsite.
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