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Check out High Cotton’s Beer Dinner with Brooklyn Brewery.

November 6, 2007
High Cotton, Maverick Bar & Grill
199 East Bay Street
Charleston, SC
843.724.3815
$75.00 per person (includes tax and gratuity)

Enjoy an hors d’oeuvres reception at 6:30 p.m. followed by a four- course dinner with beer pairings from The Brooklyn Brewery in Brooklyn, New York. Guest presenter Garrett Oliver, Brewmaster, will share his expertise for pairing flavorful beers with great food, as we enjoy Chef Anthony Gray’s special event menu.

Oliver is considered one of the country’s leaders in brewing techniques, and he has been recognized on numerous television shows, in Gourmet, The New York Times, and more.

Here’s a PDF of the Dinner Menu. If you go to this beer dinner, feel free to write a review for us and we’ll post it at beerdinners.com!

Flying Dog Brewery ties together American craft beer flavors with traditional holiday foods

DENVER, CO - October, 2007 - Flying Dog Brewery is one of the many craft breweries participating in the national program called Craft Beer and Food for the Holidays This free program organized by the Brewers Association, highlights the ways in which beer styles complement many traditional American holiday foods. The program delves into pairings such as ale with traditional American foods, a pairing frequently mentioned in reference to the Pilgrims and the first Thanksgiving. The website, www.beerandturkey.org, is for beverage and food lovers interested in complementary flavors at the holiday dinner table.

The web site was created in 2006 to encourage those hosting holiday celebrations to include craft beer in their holiday dinner menus. Of the 1,440 breweries in the U.S., just under 1,400 of them are craft brewers and Flying Dog Brewery is one of them. At www.beerandturkey.org is information for beer and food enthusiasts who want to learn “what to drink” and “how to serve” craft beer at their holiday meals. There is also a database of fellow craft breweries who have posted their holiday release beers and information on holiday dinners associated with the breweries.

Caramelized and toasted grain flavors in many beers complement the flavors of roast turkey while herbal hop additions pair nicely with popular holiday seasonings such as sage. Furthermore, the carbonation, fruitiness and balanced bitterness of many craft beers allow them to stand up to creamy, butter-rich preparations like mashed potatoes, creamed corn and similar fare.

Julia Herz, Director of Craft Beer Marketing for the Brewers Association stated, “Our country’s history is rich with stories of beer and food and craft beer picks up where wine leaves off. Many styles of beer both complement and contrast the food they are paired with, whereas wine mostly contrasts. The holiday dinner table is a very appropriate place for beer made from America’s small, independent and traditional brewers.”

Here are some suggestions listed on www.beerandturkey.org for beer styles to pair with various main courses:

Traditional Roast Turkey: The roasted and caramelized skin matches well with a golden ale like Flying Dog’s Tire Bite.

Ham: In-Heat Wheat’s taste profile is often reminds people of banana and clove notes and would be a perfect pairing with ham that is prepared with fruit and seasonings.

Duck: Flying Dog’s Fall Seasonal, Dogtoberfest makes a perfect companion to the darker meat like duck which offers a richer flavor than turkey.

Salmon: An amber lager like Old Scratch can offer a clean toasted malt note to offset the firm flavors of salmon without a lot of bitterness that would overwhelm the fish.

Leg of Lamb: Pale ales like Doggie-style Classic Pale Ale provide a pleasant foil to lamb with a spicy or herbal character to complement the character of the meat along with some toasted malt notes. Or for more harmony with the roasted flavors of the meat, try Road Dog Porter.

Beef Tenderloin: This rich hearty cut of meat deserves a robust beer as a counterpoint but also calls for some contrast to clear the palate between bites. The ideal companion would Double Dog Double Pale Ale.
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Based in Boulder, Colo., U.S.A., the Brewers Association (BA) is the not-for-profit trade and education association for American craft brewers and the community of beer enthusiasts. Visit the website: www.beertown.org to learn more. The association’s activities include events and publishing: World Beer Cup®; Great American Beer Festival(sm) ; Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America®; National Homebrewers Conference; National Homebrew Competition; American Craft Beer Week (May); Zymurgy magazine; The New Brewer magazine; and books on beer and brewing. The Brewers Association has an additional membership division of 12,000+ homebrewers: American Homebrewers Association.

Here’s a tasty sounding beer dinner we read about at The Potable Curmudgeon. Follow link for menu.

Monday, October 29th ~ 6:45 p.m.
at Rich O’s Public House
New Albany, Indiana
$70 per person ~ all service and taxes inclusive

Tickets are being sold in advance at Rich O’s Public House; call (812) 949-2804 and ask for Reva Hagedorn, NABC’s special event coordinator

Friday, October 19th, 2007
7th Annual
Midwest Beerfest Beer Dinners

“New Belgium Brewery”
7 p.m. - Larkspur

“Goose Island Brewery”
7 p.m. - Wichita Marriott

$50 advanced ticket purchase required, seating limited
Call 316 682-5502 for credit card reservations by noon October 15!
No tickets sold at the door!

Larkspur New Belgium Beer Dinner
Friday, Oct. 19 • 7 p.m.
682-5502

Reception
Salmon Moose Canapé & Chicken Salad Crostini
Mothership Wit, Organic Wheat Beer

1st Course
Potato & Leek Soup
1554 Brussels Style Black Ale

Salad Course
Mixed Greens with Pears, Walnuts & Gorgonzola cheese with a Balsamic Vinaigrette
2 Below Winter Ale

Entree
Fat Tire marinated Pork Tenderloin topped w/Fat Tire Caramelized Onions, Shiitake mushrooms over Roasted Potatoes
Fat Tire Amber Ale

Dessert
Hazelnut Chocolate Torte
Abbey Belgium Style Ale

Wichita Marriott Goose Island Beer Dinner
Friday, Oct. 19 • 7 p.m.
682-5502

Reception
312 Urban Wheat

Salad Course
Baby Leaf Lettuce with Poached Pears, Maytag Blue Cheese and Crispy Garlic Croutons served with a Malted Vinaigrette
Honkers Ale

1st Course
Beer-battered Fried Shrimp Tempura with Shoestring French Fries
India Pale Ale

Entree
Sauerbraten with Gingersnap Sauce, Braised Red Cabbage, Petite Peas with Turnips and Steamed Potatoes with Parsley and Herb Butter
Harvest Ale

Cheese Course
Gruyere Fondue
Pere Jacques

Dessert
Homemade Apple-Cranberry Pie with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Oatmeal Stout

As with all AIWF events, you need not be a member to attend! Call
682-5502 for information or credit card reservations.
Reservations by noon, Oct. 15

Muss & Turner’s
1675 Cumberland Pkwy, ste 309
Smyrna, Ga. 30080
6:30pm-8:30pm

$50 per person
Advance Ticket Sales Only, 30 guests
Ticket Purchase: 770-434-1114

Muss & Turner’s hosts our second beer dinner! We have six beers paired with
five courses created by Chef Ryan Hidinger. Join us in welcoming a
representative of the breweries, Nick Kirbabas, who will be on site to speak
and answer questions!

Course 1:
Ommegang Hennepin paired with Charcuterie and Cheese

Course 2:
North Coast Le Merle paired with Braised Rabbit Papradelle

Course 3:
North Coast Red Seal paired with Berkshire Sausage, Raye’s Old World
Mustard, and Slaw

Course 4:
Ommegang Three Philosophers paired with Tapa of Duck Breast and Sherry
Macerated Date with Sherry Vinegar Sauce

Course 5:
North Coast Old Rasputin paired with Dark Chocolate and Shagbark Truffles

We had our Beer Dinner last night at Max Gill & Grill in Denver (on old South Gaylord Street). The food was fantastic, and here are some photos from the event.

Course #1 - Old Scratch Amber Lager Steamed Little Necks

Course #2 - Beer-Cheddar Soup With popcorn shrimp Paired with Doggie Style Classic Pale Ale

Course #3 - King Crab Avocado Salad with Living bib lettuce, goat cheese, Tire Bite Golden Ale vinaigrette. Paired with Tire Bite Golden Ale

Course #4 (option 1) - Pan Roasted Mahi-Mahi with Buckwheat-corn “risotto”, mango-beer salsa. Paired with Tire Bite Golden Ale

Course #4 (option 2) - Beer Braised Boneless Shortribs with Yukon potato galette, guajillo sauce. Paired with Paired with Gonzo Imperial Porter

Course #5 - Sweet Colorado Peach Sandwich with Brie, ricotta, baby frisee. Paired with In-Heat Wheat Hefeweizen

Flying Dog Brewery and Max Gill & Grill are proud to present a beer dinner.

Thursday, October 11th
Max Gill & Grill
1052 S. Gaylord Street
Denver, CO 80209
6:00pm
$62 per person

RSVP to 303.722.7456

Course #1 - Old Scratch Amber Lager Steamed Little Necks
Chorizo, yellow bell pepper, grilled bread
Paired with Old Scratch Amber Lager

Course #2 - Beer-Cheddar Soup
With popcorn shrimp
Paired with Doggie Style Classic Pale Ale

Course #3 - King Crab Avocado Salad
Living bib lettuce, goat cheese, Tire Bite Golden Ale vinaigrette
Paired with Tire Bite Golden Ale

Course #4 - Choice of:
Beer Braised Boneless Shortribs
Yukon potato galette, guajillo sauce
Paired with Gonzo Imperial Porter

or

Pan Roasted Mahi-Mahi
Buckwheat-corn “risotto”, mango-beer salsa
Paired with Tire Bite Golden Ale

Course #5 - Sweet Colorado Peach Sandwich
Brie, ricotta, baby frisee
Paired with In-Heat Wheat Hefeweizen

Colin Vent is the sous chef at Z Cucina, in Columbus, OH. Colin has put together a dinner pairing some of his favorite Avery beers with seasonal foods. Z Cucina is collaborating with Premium Beverage Dist. who is flying Adam Avery in from Colorado to talk about his beers. As an added bonus, Adam has chosen an additional surprise beer to go with each course. Who doesn’t love a good surprise, especially when it’s Craft Beer related?

Z Cucina presents an evening with Adam Avery of Avery Beers

October 18th, Thursday
6:00pm
$65 per person, all inclusive

Call for reservations: 614.486.9200

Course #1 - Fennel Salad
citrus, spiced pumpkin seed
White Rascal Belgian Witbier

Course #2 - Scallop
lima beans, pomegranate butter, sweet potato, bacon
Red Point Amber Ale

Course #3 - Duo of Duck
leg confit, seared breast, cassis demi, parsnips
Jubilation English Strong Ale

Course #4 - Lamb Rack
espresso, mixed risotto, beets, ancho mole
The Czar Russian Imperial Stout

Course #5 - Chevre Cheesecake
persimmon, honey-cardamom caramel, pink salt
The Reverend Belgian Quad

Beers sampled, menus decided and the evening’s speakers finalized, the inaugural Great American Beer Festival Dinner Series, sponsored by DRAFT Magazine, is set to take place in conjunction with the 26th edition of the world-famous beer festival. Left Hand Brewing Company and the Red Room Restaurant & Bar in Denver have joined forces for an amazing evening of unbelievable food and delicious brews.

To be held on Thursday, October 11th, the evening will be highlighted by guest speakers Eric Wallace, President and Co-Founder of Left Hand Brewing Company, and Scott Kerkmans, Beer Director for DRAFT Magazine.

For an all-inclusive $45, diners can expect a spectacular 5-course dinner paired with 5 world-class brews. Executive Chef Christopher Cina, formerly of Fourth Story Restaurant & Bar and an American Culinary Federation Chef of the Year Finalist in 2006, has set the bar for all future beer dinners with the below menu:

Course #1 - Butternut Squash Puree, with ginger scented Kecap Manis sauce. Paired with Juju Ginger Ale, a light ale brewed with organic ginger root to create a spicy aroma and unique flavor.

Course #2 - Altlantic Salmon cured with Haystack Wheat, preserved lemons and red onion Confit. Paired with Haystack Wheat, an unfiltered wheat beer with the classic accents of banana, cloves and nutmeg.

Course #3 - Brown Sugar Roast Pork Loin, Mustard Spaetzle, Walnuts, and Mushroom Jus. Paired with Polestar Pilsner, a zesty German-style pilsner with a dry, crisp finish.

Course #4 - Petite Shoulder Tender, Charred Tomato Ragout, Lentils and Buttered Leeks. Paired with Sawtooth, Left Hand’s amber ale that is the perfect balance between malt and hops.

Course #5 - Mocha Chocolate Pot de Crème, with Candied Orange Zest. Paired with Milk Stout, a sweet stout that is alive with roasted malt and coffee flavors.

Beer & Food lovers can buy tickets for the evening by either visiting www.lefthandbrewing.com and clicking on the Shop link at the site, or by swinging by the Red Room @ 320 E. Colfax Avenue in Denver and purchasing good-old-fashioned paper tickets.

Celebrating fourteen years of brewing a well-balanced portfolio of craft beers, Left Hand Brewing Company is located at 1265 Boston Avenue in Longmont, Colorado. The brewery’s beers are now available in 25 states and select countries throughout Europe. For more info, check out www.lefthandbrewing.com or call the brewery @ 303-772-0258.

The Red Room Restaurant & Bar is one of Denver’s Capitol Hill area’s most progressive restaurants, with a unique and creative vibe all to itself. With its blood-red walls and two-story lounge, the cozy neighborhood restaurant invites you in to enjoy it’s artistic flair, its laid back staff and clientele, and it’s downright tasty fare. For more info, check out www.redroombar.com or call (303) 830-7050.

Having just had its first birthday, DRAFT Magazine is helping educate the American public about the craft beer culture and lifestyle. It is published bi-monthly and can be picked up at Barnes & Nobles and Borders bookstores around the country. Get more details at www.draftmag.com.

This year’s Great American Beer Festival will present over 1800 different beers from over 400 US breweries, running from October 11th – 13th @ the Colorado Convention Center. Get details at www.greatamericanbeerfestival.com.