Barba Brewery – RY Marketplace
– Learn story behind the brand
– Taste their beer
– Visiting a small, independent brewery
Description
The word Barba, very specific for the area of Split, is used to entitle the older gentleman. It also means uncle. But in the last few years the first thing that crosses our mind when we hear the word Barba is beer. The first craft beer and brewery in Split area. Barba is inspired by the stories of thousands of Dalmatian seafarers and Siniša’s uncle was one of them. Learn how Siniša stepped into uncharted territory of Croatian business, the challenges and successes that met him. Learn more about Croatian business mindset that was heavily influenced by our history of decades of communism and Yugoslavia. You’ll also have a chance to taste Barba and give your suggestion on what is the next beer Siniša should make to conquer Split brewery scene and stay Split´s Beer King.We’ll meet a local owner of a small brewery who will share his story of how he started his company, Barba Beer. We’ll also get to taste the beer as we visit the Lab Brewery.
Understand how Croatia moved from communism in 90s to an open market society and how businesses are dealing with Croatian bureaucracy issues on a daily basis. Also – find out what’s the story behind this beer being so cool and popular.
Who Is This Experience Good For
– Anyone interested in the beer culture in Split
– Anyone interested to learn more about local small business
What’s Included
– Brewery Tour and Talk
– Beer
What’s Not Included
– Transfer
– Merchandise: T-shirts, tote bags (bring cash)
Know Before You Go
– The brewery is in industrial zone of the city, double check the address
– Minimum Needed: 6 people
– Maximum Capacity: 15 people
– Booking Deadline: 3 days before event
– Weather Dependent: No
– Difficulty Level: n/a
– Special Clothing Required: No
– Special Dietary Restrictions: Beer contains gluten
– Extra Cash: Needed for merchandise
Host Introduction
Sinisa is well known beer persona in Split because Barba Beer is the first ever and most popular brewery in Split. He shares the story behind the brewery, how it was create and the challenges he had to face because of the poor business climate in Split at that time. They then start the beer tasting and Sinisa share the details on each beer type and how they are created.
What is the refund policy? All cancellations, by customer or Remote Year will be given in Marketplace credit within 3 days of the cancellationWhen a customer cancels, credit value will be subject to any associated cancellation fees.Credit can be used toward anything on the Marketplace or toward future program fees. If you’d like to use toward Program Fees, please email [email protected] Credit is valid for 24 months from date of the email. Unless the original purchase was via RY Gift Card.If you would prefer a cash refund, please email [email protected] within 3 days of receiving the marketplace credit.
Note that any cash refund for customer cancellations will incur a minimum 10% transaction and handling fee
What happens if my booking is changed/cancelled due to weather?
Let’s be real – no one can control the weather, and sometimes things just don’t go as planned. But don’t worry, your City Manager is here to help and will do their best to come up with a solution if an event is affected. We understand that everyone’s schedule is different, so while we can’t guarantee a make-up option will work for everyone, we promise to try our hardest. If you’re unable to attend the make-up date, no problem – we’ll give you a full refund for your booking.
I have a discount or gift code, can I use it to complete my purchase?
Yes, once you add your item to your cart and check out, you will be able to input the code before completing the purchase. If you need help finding your code, please double check your inbox. You received an email from Marketplace with the code.
Can I book for a friend / family member?
Sure! We welcome your friends and family coming to visit you while you travel the world. We do, however, reserve the right to deny access to Friends / Family who are over using RY Services.
I haven’t received a booking confirmation email, can you help?
Please reach out to us at [email protected] and we’ll help. In some cases, you may have multiple emails associated on the Marketplace and this is causing some confusion. Reach out and we’ll do our best to sort it out!
If I cannot attend, can I transfer my ticket to someone else?
Yes, you may transfer your booking to another Nation Member or Family/Friend. Please notify the City Manager as soon as possible to confirm the change. Please note, in the case of special dietary requirements, we might not be able to accommodate special requests on last minute changes. Any bookings that require advanced ticketing linked to an individual’s ID might not be approved.
Will I be able to work on this experience?
If you have to check in with work at any point during the scheduled time, we recommend confirming with the City Manager before booking.
I’m a Nation Member but not on an active program, can I still book?
We will always prioritize Remotes who are traveling with an active program on experiences. You may be able to book but there is a chance the City Manager will reach out to let you know we have to release your spot for an active Remote. If you’re in a city but not traveling with a program, we recommend reaching out to the City Manager on the Hub to confirm before booking.