Jessica Keahey (Sweet Freedom Cheese) and Amy Hearting (Ozark Beer Co.) will discuss the basics of cheesemaking & brewing before leading an interactive guided sensory journey thru their favorite beer and cheese pairings of the season. Participants will enjoy 5 specially selected beer and cheese pairings, including generous accompaniments. You'll be sure to find some surprising favorites and learn some helpful guidelines for choosing successful beverage partners for your favorite fromage!
Attendees must be 21 years of age.
As this is a tasting event, please let us know if you or anyone in your party have any food allergies (such as nuts or gluten).
About Your Instructors:
Jessica Keahey is the owner and Big Cheese at Sweet Freedom Cheese, the first cut-to-order cheese shop in Arkansas. Jessica has studied extensively with cheese experts from around the globe, making and mongering, for the past 10 years. She has earned the distinction of being named a Certified Cheese Professional by the American Cheese Society and holds a Level 3 sommelier certification from the Wine and Spirit Education Trust while also teaching Beverage Management at Brightwater Culinary College.
About Sweet Freedom Cheese:
Sweet Freedom Cheese Shop opened in 2018 at the 8th Street Market in Bentonville, Arkansas, and has been featured in Cheese Market News, Culture Magazine, and has been named by The Wall Street Journal, Wine Enthusiast, and Taste of Home Journal as one of the top independent cheese shops in the US to find the country’s best cheese.
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Registration Information:
After selecting tickets, you will have 8 minutes to complete your order. Once purchased, tickets are non-refundable. You will receive a confirmation email from Eventbrite once payment is completed. If you are unable to purchase tickets, the event is sold out.
Once purchased, tickets are non-refundable.
