Beer Sommelière Barbara Frank

About Me

Welcome! I’m Barbara. I am a Bavarian native, life-long beer lover and qualified Beer Sommelière. My passion is finding great beer and food combinations and sharing them with others.

beer cheese and chocolate

Beer Entertainment & Education

I’d love to offer you one of my signature beer and food events or to create a personalised experience especially for you and your clients or guests

My Signature Beer, Cheese & Chocolate Pairing Event

beer cheese and chocolate tasting

Enjoy a beer cocktail while learning about beer and how it is made. We’ll taste various styles of beer, each expertly matched with different cheeses and chocolates. Learn why these pairings work and how to match beer and food at home.

Suitable for 1-12 guests | 1.5-2 hours

A Taste of History

A taste of history presentation

Taste and learn about the fun and fascinating history the world’s favourite beverage from 7000 BC until today. We’ll learn how beer has influenced social change and why it tastes like it does. Along the way we’ll sample various beers, each with a historic connection and carefully matched with a different food.

Suitable for 1-12 guests | 1.5-2 hours

Sharpen Your Senses Team Building Workshop

Discover a fresh approach to team building with our “Sharpen Your Senses” workshop! This immersive experience combines an educational presentation, interactive challenges suitable for drinkers and non-drinkers alike, and a little friendly competition to heighten sensory awareness and build team collaboration in a fun and engaging environment.

Suitable for 8-40 guests | 1.5-2 hours

A Journey Around the World

Beer Around the World

Let me take you on a journey! Beer and beer drinking culture varies widely in different regions of the world. We’ll sample and learn about the beer of different countries, paired with delicious regional foods. You’re certain to discover something new.

Suitable for 1-12 guests | 1.5-2 hours

Services

beer tasting sessions

Tasting Sessions

EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT

I offer various events designed educate and entertain, while highlighting different beers and foods and how they work together in exciting ways.

beer consultancy

Beer Consultancy

MENU PLANNING & TRAINING

Let me create a beer list for your hospitality venue or special event. I also advise on beer selection, cellaring, and training in all aspects of beer service for your staff.

personalised beer and food events

Personalised Events

DESIGNED FOR YOU

I’d love to design a personalised event, tailored to your occasion and your clients or guests.

In the Media

Read about my path to becoming a Beer Sommelière in this feature by ABC News, or listen to me speaking on ABC Radio

Listen to me talking about my job as a Beer Sommelière and how to pair beer and food on SBS Radio (in German)

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