A Guided Craft Chocolate and Beer Tasting Hits Markham and Fitz

Spend an evening at Markham & Fitz learning how professional chocolatiers identify and create distinct flavors in craft chocolate.

THE DEETS

📅 Thursday, December 18, 2025 | 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Markham & Fitz, Bentonville
🎟️ $35 per person
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What You’ll Taste and Learn

The guided tasting walks you through the nuances of craft chocolate, teaching you how to identify subtle flavors and understand what makes Markham & Fitz chocolates stand out. You’ll sample a variety of their signature flavors alongside experimental R&D bars that haven’t hit the shelves yet, giving you a sneak peek at what the team is creating in their test kitchen.

The beer pairings are carefully selected to complement each chocolate, highlighting how different flavor profiles can either contrast or enhance each other. Between tastings, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes tour of the production space and try special cacao samples that showcase the raw ingredients before they’re transformed into finished bars.

Why It’s Worth Your Thrusday Night

The tasting answers questions about why some chocolate tastes fruity while others lean earthy or floral. The Markham & Fitz team breaks down the flavor creation process, from sourcing cacao to experimenting with unique combinations. The intimate setting keeps the group small enough for questions and conversation, making it feel more like hanging out with friends who really know their chocolate than sitting through a formal class.

The workspace tour shows you the craft behind each bar in ways you can’t experience from just buying chocolate off the shelf. Spending an evening tasting chocolate and beer beats scrolling through your phone on the couch.

Grab your spot for December 18th or mark your calendar for the January 22nd session. With limited space and a $35 ticket that includes everything, spots fill up quickly.