In-Store Tastings

It’s our belief that the best way to find new products in our store is to sample them for yourself. Discover the tastings happening at your local Heinen’s and check back daily for new additions.

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Great Lakes Brewing Co. Beer Tasting

When:
Oct 02, 2026 | 4 PM – 6 PM
Cost:
Quarter tasting fee

Join us in the Beer Department to sample some beers from Great Lakes Brewing Co., including their new amber lager called Perfect Twist. It is a collaboration with Heinen’s and Malley’s Chocolates, and has notes of chocolate, peanut butter, and pretzel! Twenty-five cents per sample.

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Wente Family Vineyards Wine Sampling

When:
Sep 28, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026 | 3 PM – 6 PM
Cost:
Free

Join us in the Wine Department for a sampling of Wente Family Vineyards Morning Fog Chardonnay, Baily Hill Pinot Noir and Southern Hills Cabernet Sauvignon. It’s the perfect opportunity to stock up and enjoy incredible savings for the holidays ahead!

Malley’s Perfect Twist Beer and Chocolate Tasting

When:
Oct 09 – 11, 2026 | Friday @ 4pm , Sa & Sun @ 11am
Cost:
Free

Malley’s Chocolates, Heinen’s and Great Lakes Brewing Company come together for this limited-edition Amber Lager, inspired by Malley’s beloved Snuggles chocolates. With notes inspired by the creamy peanut butter-filled, chocolate-dipped pretzel nuggets, it’s a delicious local collab from three Cleveland favorites!

Sunday Samples

When:
Oct 11, 2026 | 11 AM – 2 PM
Cost:
Free

Stop by every Sunday from 11am – 2pm for an in-store sampling. Try delicious on-sale products, discover new favorites, and enjoy a quick taste while you shop! This week weeks feature: Gourmet Caramel Apples and Heinen’s Homemade Nut Butters

We Are Going Rogue!

When:
Oct 23 – 25, 2026 | Friday @ 4pm , Sa & Sun @ 11am
Cost:
Free

Join us in the Gourmet Cheese Department all weekend for a special sampling of Rogue River Blue, the world champion cheese back for its yearly limited release.

Wine Sampling

When:
Nov 06, 2026 | 5 PM – 7 PM
Cost:
Free

Join us in the Wine Department to sample through several incredible big reds, perfect for the change in season. A representative from Private Reserve Distributors will be pouring a selection five wines, all with incredible savings!

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Butternut Squash Soup Demo

When:
Sep 29, 2026 – Oct 06, 2026

• This creamy butternut squash bisque is a great way to use squash and all those early fall vegetables for a hearty and comforting lunch or dinner.
• Rich butternut flavor that is perfectly balanced with a sweet and savory combination.

Bonner Farms Beef Tasting

When:
Oct 02, 2026 | 11 AM – 3 PM

Bonner Farms offers a versatile range of top-notch Ohio-raised beef, including lean ground beef, ribeye, rump roast, beef stew meat, and more. Join us for a taste of their premium protein!

Carson’s Caramels

When:
Oct 03, 2026 | 2 PM – 4 PM

There are 3 varieties, sea salt, orange and coffee. Locally made in Chagrin Falls, Ohio.
Family recipe, naturally gluten free and made with real butter, heavy cream, and pure vanilla extract along with special flavorings. Batches are cooked slowly from an old-fashioned family recipe so that each piece has a deep caramel flavor and smooth texture.

Force of Nature Meat

When:
Oct 04, 2026 | 10 AM – 2 PM

Come sample our Force of Nature from the meat department and find many ways to use this ancestrial blend.