Irish Section: Early Career Brew Day 2026

Join the CIBD Irish Section at Priory Brewing in Tallaght for a hands-on day of brewing, technical discussion and networking.

Priory Brewing Head Brewer Ricardo Solis will guide attendees through the brewing process as the group works together to produce a beer that will later be available for sale at the brewery and served at the Irish Section Annual Dinner in February 2027.

The day will include hands-on experience, a brewery tour and opportunities for technical discussion around the brewing process and its control.

This event is particularly suited to early-career CIBD members and CIBD Brewing exam candidates, providing an opportunity to meet and network with others in the industry. 

Schedule

• 9am start: Teas/Coffee/Pastries
  

  • Welcome from Ricardo and outline of the day

• 9:30am - 10am: Mashing in - Tour

• 12pm - 2pm: Boiling - Light refreshments
  

  • Talk from sponsors and CIBD 

• 2pm: Tasting and networking

• 3pm: Event end

Travel reimbursement

• Limited travel reimbursement is available for CIBD members attending this event.

• To be eligible, you must:

  • Be a current CIBD member

  • Register for and attend the event

  • Retain your travel receipts

How to get there:

• By car: Limited car parking is available on site, but please travel by public transport where possible. 

• By public transport: 27, 54A, S6, S8, 65, 77A, W4, W6 and Red Line Luas.

Why you should attend:

• Gain hands-on brewing experience and learn more about the brewing process

• Meet and network with other early-career professionals in the industry

• Enjoy a fun day of brewing, tasting and networking

Tickets: Free for all.

Due to limited capacity in the production area, there are two arrival options for this event.

• 9:00am arrival – Full event
  Limited to 20 attendees.

• 12:00pm arrival – Afternoon session
  Includes light refreshments, talks, tasting and networking.

As this is a hands-on brew day, attendees must wear practical clothing and fully enclosed shoes.

Booking deadline: 28 October 2026 at 11:59pm