David leads beer tastings, pairings, and classes all around the Miami Valley in western Ohio (and occasionally travels for events elsewhere). Check out his upcoming events below and consider adding some of these to your calendar! If you want to hire David for an event, you can find out more of what he offers for breweries, bars & restaurants, and private events.
Check out info on having David lead an event at your brewery here.
Thursday, October 15, 11:00 a.m. Eastern
Event—The Art of Beer & Chocolate Pairing: Expert Panel Discussion
Location—Virtual
Cost—Free
Registration—Register here
Description—Beside Marie-Emanuelle Berdah and Joanne Mumbey, David will share insights on pairing beer and chocolate on this WSET panel.
Wednesday, November 4, 6:30 p.m. Eastern
Event—Overdue for a Brew: Michigan vs Ohio Holiday Seasonals
Location—Tipp City Public Library
Cost—Free
Registration—Contact TCPL
Description—Let’s celebrate the best rivalry in sports with a tasting of Ohio and Michigan beers! David will talk about holiday seasonal beer styles, and lead the group through a tasting of beers from both states in similar styles. The group will vote on their favorites to pick a rivalry winner!
Saturday, November 7, 1:00 p.m. Eastern
Event—Hops & Nibs: A Tasting of Craft Beer-Infused Craft Chocolates
Location—Midwest Craft Chocolate Festival
Cost—$25
Registration—Purchase tickets on MCCF Eventbrite page
Description—Join journalist and Bean to Barstool host David Nilsen for a 75-minute guided tasting of chocolates made with beer or its ingredients.
Along the way, David will walk attendees through the ingredients and flavors of beer, with sensory examples of the actual ingredients on hand to see, smell, and touch. You’ll learn about both beer and chocolate, and gain a deeper appreciation for both as we taste through these bars. You don’t have to love beer to enjoy tasting these amazing chocolate creations!
What’s included in the ticket price:
– 5 chocolate samples during the guided event
– Sensory guidance, storytelling, and education to make these bars come to life
– Tasting sheet and informational handouts
– 20% discount coupon for David’s beer & chocolate pairing book, available for sale at the festival
Wednesday, November 11, 6:30 p.m. Eastern
Event—Pints and Pages: A Deeper Tasting of Beer
Location—Clark County Public Library
Cost—Free
Registration—Contact CCPL
Description—Beer is endlessly complex, with the widest range of flavors of any alcoholic beverage. This can be overwhelming, or it can be an invitation to discovery. Join us as David talks about how to explore beer flavor without pressure or confusion, and what tasting beer can teach us about ourselves.
Wednesday, November 19, TBD
Event—Private beer and chocolate pairing
Location—Private
Cost—N/A
Registration—Private
Description—Contact David to discuss your own private pairing or tasting event!
Contact me about hosting your own private tasting event!
