{"product_id":"the-sloe-gin-harvest","title":"The Sloe Gin Harvest","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Sloe Gin Harvest\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAn Autumn Evening of Foraging, Folklore \u0026amp; Sloe Gin in Glenasmole\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWednesday 16th September | 3 hours | €100 per person\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s something magical about the hedgerows in September.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummer is beginning to fade, the evenings are drawing in and hidden amongst the thorny branches of the blackthorn are beautiful blue-black sloes, ready for their autumn harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin \u003cstrong\u003eFeebee\u003c\/strong\u003e for a special evening around Glenasmole Reservoir as we gather these seasonal jewels and learn the traditional art of making wild sloe gin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ll meet at \u003cstrong\u003eGoughies Coffee\u003c\/strong\u003e before setting off together on a guided foraging walk along the reservoir. We’ll slow down, explore what’s growing around us and learn how to identify blackthorn and some of the other wild plants and berries appearing in the hedgerows at this time of year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong the way, Feebee will share some of the folklore and traditional uses surrounding blackthorn and sloes, as well as how to gather from the wild carefully and responsibly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd, of course, we’ll gather our own sloes as we go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom Hedgerow to Bottle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter our walk, we’ll return to the warmth of Goughies Coffee with our harvest for a \u003cstrong\u003etasting of matured sloe gin\u003c\/strong\u003e and discover how time transforms these wonderfully tart little berries into something deep, ruby-red and delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen we’ll prepare our own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether we’ll sort our freshly gathered sloes, prepare them with sugar and fill our bottles ready to take home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following day, you’ll \u003cstrong\u003eadd your own gin\u003c\/strong\u003e, then tuck your infusion away somewhere dark and let time work its magic over the months ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA little piece of the September hedgerow, bottled away to rediscover in the depths of winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWednesday 16th September\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e3 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e€100 per person\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMeeting at Goughies Coffee, Glenasmole\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForaging walk • Sloe gathering • Wild plant identification • Blackthorn folklore • Sloe gin tasting • Make your own sloe gin infusion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo previous foraging experience is needed and all workshop materials are provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gin for your take-home infusion is not included. You’ll add your own gin at home the following day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdults 18+ only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWalk the hedgerows. Gather the season. Bottle a little wildness for winter.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Forager","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58557249552648,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/0561\/6904\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_c26d655a-abb4-44b5-9627-b31e0a535aaf.jpg?v=1787846756","url":"https:\/\/www.forager.ie\/products\/the-sloe-gin-harvest","provider":"Forager","version":"1.0","type":"link"}