The Abbey Museum invites you to an unforgettable evening exploring the history of ancient brewing practices. Join Dr Serena Love to rediscover and recreate the flavours of ancient brews in an exciting experiment with Hip Hops Brewers!

Beer in ancient Egypt was a daily staple, ritual offering, and tool of social cohesion, produced in dedicated brewery spaces using distinct ingredients, vessels, and fermentation techniques. This talk combines archaeological evidence with experimental brewing—to explore the science behind ancient alcoholic beverages—to reconstruct processes, flavours, and the practical challenges of making ancient beers.

Your evening begins with entertainment and a delicious antipasto selection. Courtesy of Hip Hops Brewers, guests will also get an exclusive first taste of a recipe derived from ancient Egyptian sources. After your grazing experience, take a twilight wander through the Museum’s galleries, setting the perfect atmosphere for a night of storytelling and exploration.