It is obvious to drink a beer with burgers, fish and chips, barbecue, pizza or Würst. At the same time, it is common to think of wine as a match with any other food. However, coming from our experience as wine sommeliers, we have discovered over the years that beer is a viable alternative and, in several circumstances, even superior to wine when paired with fine food. We believe that great beers deserve great food and we want to share this awesome experience with you in one of our team events.
Being a team event with your colleagues, a celebration party, or simply a gourmet meeting, we have what you are looking for:
Taste the Fermento craft beers with the finest local artisanal cheese
Beer and cheese is a unique, fun, and above all very delicious experience, which I highly recommend. We teamed up with the best Swiss and French cheesemakers and affineurs and found the best combinations of our Fermento beers with the finest cheeses. We want to share this experience with you!
The workshop is interactive, guided by our brewer and cheese maker and includes various activities with the following objectives:
Team event with Fermento craft beers and fine food
Taste our Fermento craft beers with delicious food prepared by our partner chefs. Enjoy the party in a friendly atmosphere with an Italian “around the table” touch.
Beer in combination with fine food represents a modern way of enjoying Apéro and gourmet food. We want to break a taboo in our society, according to which only wine is suitable for fine food. That is why we have done research, collaborated with experienced chefs and combined our craft beers with the best food. An experience not to be missed!
Friendly and professional atmosphere for your team event
A team of professionals guides the experience throughout the team event. Flexible, uncomplicated and fun, we make all our events enjoyable for everyone. No previous experience or tasting skills are required.
Exclusive location in Basel and surrounding
We have chosen exclusive locations that are easily accessible by public transport. Upon request, we can also organise your team event at the venue of your choice.
Since 1880, Schlaraffia Basilea is one of the oldest active societies in Basel. A 5-minute walk from Marktplatz, at the heart of the city.
Immerse yourself in the medieval atmosphere, surrounded by the elegance of Swiss coats of arms and drapes. Indulge in our craft beers as medieval characters would, and enjoy them with our special food. The venue is ideal for up to 50 people.
An artisan cheese producer with a very traditional Swiss atmosphere. On the outskirts of Basel, 10 minutes by tram from the city centre.
Enjoy a glimpse into the production of the top cheeses. We recommend it to anyone who enjoys a cosy, artisanal ambience typical of Swiss tradition. Also ideal for birthday parties for up to 20 people with toasts featuring our internationally recognised craft beers.
A cosy, bright, traditional Swiss café in the city, Close to Kannennfeldplatz, 10 minutes by tram from Basel Central Station (SBB).
Relax and enjoy yourself in a classic and cosy Swiss café with flowers and a warm character. We recommend it for an informal team event of up to 30 people, with our Fermento craft beer and delicious food prepared by our chefs.
Harley Davidson Classic Cycles – Oberwil
A cool Harley Davidson store on the outskirts of Basel, just 20 minutes by tram from Basel railway station (SBB).
Feel like you’re in America, surrounded by iconic Harley Davidson motorbikes. Enjoy the Fermento craft beers in the spacious American-style bar, with our dishes designed for this special environment. We recommend it for team events with dynamic teams looking for an innovative and energizing environment.
Price
The price ranges from 60 CHF to 110 CHF CHF/person, depending on location and menu options.
Many thanks, Raffaele, for the successful evening, beer with food pairing at Milchhüsli Allschwil. Great presentation and super tasting!
At a recent gourmet event organised by Fermento Brewery, I was introduced to one of the most delicious food and beer pairings.
An exquisite five-course menu combined with truffle, served with Fermento craft beers. A unique culinary Experience!
Brewery Basel Fermento Brewery is widely recognised for producing the best-brewed craft beers and ales in Switzerland. With a deeply rooted brewing tradition and a commitment to the highest quality, our brewery offers a wide range of beers characterized by their exceptional blend of traditional brewing techniques and modern innovations.
Brewed carefully according to traditional recipes, only the finest ingredients are selected for each beer to ensure a distinctive taste.
The craftsmanship of the brewery is evident in the variety of aromas and the well-balanced structure of its beers. From the first sip to the last drop, you experience the dedication and passion that are infused in every bottle. Fermento Brewery not only places emphasis on excellent taste but also on preserving the purity and authenticity of beer.
Tempura is a popular Japanese dish in which the ingredients (usually vegetables and seafood) are lightly battered and deep fried. Replace ice-cold water with Fermento beer “Weizen Mistral” instead. It makes the crust exactly right texture. Light and crispy! A cold Mistral wheat is the perfect accompaniment to the warm tempura
Great news to share! Fermento Liberica was awarded the gold medal at the “Frankfurt International Trophy“ competition. A fine achievement for this award-winning beer after the silver medal it won in 2022 at the Swiss Beer Award. Upon invitation, we chose to participate with our Liberica because the competition has a strong connection to the world of gastronomy and, each year, the honorary president of the competition is a renowned chef.
The beef stew is always very well received, because it has all the 5 flavours- salt, sweet, sour, bitter and umami in it. The beer makes the meat even more tender and also the sweetness of the honey coming from the beer goes very well with the Läckerli. A Fermento Ventuno beer alongside the stew is of course a must.
Lager in English, but also Helles in German, Blonde in Italian, Pilsner in Czech…. quite a few names for what is considered the king of beers! Certainly, the worldwide best-selling, probably the most delicate in flavour and certainly the most refreshing of all beers. In this blog post, I highlight the commonalities and the main differences, so that you too can choose your favourite lager.
The fine beer-flavoured “Deconstructed stout cannoli” (Cannolo scomposto alla Birra) is a delicious variation of the iconic Sicilian Cannolo, a fried rolled bubbly wafer filled with sweet ricotta cheese. In this dessert recipe, the waffle is deconstructed (broken down) and sprinkled over the ricotta cream, enriched with a touch of Fermento Liberica stout-based sauce, which imparts a refined chocolate and coffee flavour.
These days, ingredients of any kind are added to beers, and things are getting a bit confusing. For example, how comes that some beers taste so fruity and they don’t contain real fruits? And why that chocolate taste in the stouts? My aim with this blog post is to look into beer ingredients and share my experience on those that are traditional and those that can be classified as “creative”.
