Things to do for beer lovers in Sussex

Enjoy beer but want a slightly different beer experience?  Here are some things to do in Sussex or beer lovers, and further down, there are ideas for gifts for beer lovers too. 

Please note all locations were correct at the time of writing.
 

Take a brewery tour at Kissingate Brewery near Horsham, West Sussex. 
From £70.00

Take a brewery tour at Kissingate Brewery near Horsham, West Sussex

The brewery is set in an idyllic converted barn set in a wooded valley near Horsham, West Sussex.  It's got award-winning beers, tranquil scenery and friendly hosts.  Learn all about the process of brewing beer from grain to beer with a knowledgeable, friendly guide and try complimentary beer tasters during the tour as well as tasty nibbles at the bar.  From £70.00 with experience company BuyaGift   (Get 10% off with our exclusive code AHW2025BAG  (This code is valid until 31.12.2025 and is site wide, except for non-discoutable products!)
 

Beer School at BrewDog for Two
£50.00

There's Beer School at BrewDog for Two

Indulge in five 1/3 pints of BrewDog's Headliner beers and savour a delicious cheeseboard, curated to compliment the taste of the brews!  A knowledgeable staff member will guide you through your beer tasting session. This is available at a number of locations in the south east, including Brighton. Find out more from Red Letter Days 
 

Rural Beekeeping and Honey Craft Beer Tasting
Two locations:  near Henfield & Guildford 

Rural Beekeeping and Honey Craft Beer Tasting, Hassocks

During this two hour session, undergo a hive inspection - you can see the bees up close and work with the head Beekeeper!  And experience a honey beer and food pairsing session, 2 hour session.  Sample three honey beers:  a Lager, an IPA and an Ale!  Cheers!  For £65 per person from Virgin Experience Days. 
 

Try your hand at a Brewery Experience Day with Lunch at Brewhouse and Kitchen. 
Locations available in the south east and London, including Horsham

Brewery Experience Day at Brewhouse and Kitchen

After tea or coffee and a delicious bacon sandwich, find out all about the brewery and the process - then have a go at creating your own craft beer!  There's lunch and a beer break and then you'll finish brewing the beer.  End with a couple more beers and head home with a brewing certificate! This is £190 but there's 10% off using the code AHW2025BAG with BuyaGift.  (This code is site wide, and its valid until 31 Dec 2025 apart from non-discountable products!) 
 

Sussex Beer Trail Country Walk for Two
(Haslemere, Surrey)

Sussex Beer Trail Country Walk for Two

This is a great opportunity to discover the beautiful South Downs on foot.  Head off on a fascinating walking tour with an expert guide. You'll be able to pause at a stunning viewpoint and indulge in a tasting and enjoy a sample of local beers and ales.  There's also a locally sourced picnic to enjoy!  For £140.00, this is available from Red Letter Days, and you can devour 10% off with them with the code AHW2025RLD – it’s valid until 31 Dec 2025 and is site wide apart from non-discountable gifts!
 

Online Introduction to Craft Beer

This Online Introduction to Craft Beer is available through Into the Blue

This Online Introduction to Craft Beer is available through Into the Blue for £35.00   This is a four-part online craft beer course with expert videos and notes, and sessions are taught by Beer Sommelier, world expert, Matt Simpson. You can choose between the peer and expert option.  Find out more from Into the Blue
 

Gift ideas for Beer Lovers

How about a Personalised Pint Glass from Getting Personal?

This is the Personalised Authentic Stella Glass

This is the Personalised Authentic Stella Glass well, it's actually an authentic Stella Artois chalice, and it comes with the official red logo and gold-effect rim, all for £17.99
The beer doesn't come with it - but you could always add a bottle to your gift! Now, don't worry if your loved one isn't a Stella Artois fan - Getting Personal have a LOT more personalised pint glasses to choose from, so you'll find plenty of choice! They start at £9.99  Take a look at the range here
 

Beer Making Starter Kit: Surfing Pale Ale Home Brew Kit

Make your own beer at home with this Beer Making Starter Kit

This Beer Making Starter Kit is available for £52.00 from Not on the High Street.  It includes the ingredients (malted grains, hops, brewers yeast & sterilising tablets), instructions and online step-by-step video, a fermenting bucket, tap and airlock, a thermometer, a brewing bag and a bottling wand.   Cheers! 
 

Award Winning British Craft Beers

How about these Award Winning British Craft Beers?


This is a collection of hand-crafted British beers  and they've have won over 65 regional, national and international awards!  The picture is just for illustration purposes.  Find out more about this gift from Not on the High Street.  It's £51.75.
 
Wassail Ale
This is Wassail Ale from the English Heritage Shop.
This is Wassail Ale from the English Heritage Shop.   It's a full bodied, fruity ale. Seasoned with spices and honey, it was served from huge silver or pewter bowls.  The Wassail bowl was passed round with the greeting 'Wassail".  Wassail means "be well" - it's an Old English term.  It's £2.00 a bottle, from English Heritage  (See all their ciders and beers here.)
 


Beer Bread Making Kit
£25.95

How about a Beer Bread Making Kit?

This Beer Bread Making Kit has everything you 'knead' to make your own beer bread!   It's got all the pre-weighed dry ingredients you will need (not the water!), and a recipe card - there's even an online step by step video to help you!  It does contain alcohol and information about ingredients and alleriges are available from Not on the High Street.   Find out more and buy this kit here.