Flying Dog and Russian River Beer Dinner - Vail, CO - Jan 9
Tomorrow night in Vail, Colorado, there is a wonderful Brewmasters’ beer dinner at the Vail Big Beers, Belgians and Barleywines Festival. Hosted by Flying Dog and Russian River Breweries, it’s already sold out. But if you’re going, here is the menu. We may or may not be posting live straight from the beer dinner, but we’ll at least try to post a few photos or tasting notes via Flying Dog’s twitter page.
Passed Appetizers
Cured Foie Gras on Zucchini Bread
Blue Cheese Stuffed Grapes
Mini Croque Monsieur (Ham & Cheese)
Paired with Flying Dog Kerberos Tripel
Russian River Salvation Dark Ale
2nd Course
Roasted Pear & Candied Walnut Salad
Cipollini Dressing & Parmesan Chip
Paired with Russian River Damnation
Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter
3rd Course
Duck Confit with Dried Cherry Sauce
Soft Polenta
Paired with Flying Dog Schwartz
Russian River Pliny the Elder
4th Course
Shrimp & Scallops with Green Curry & White Beans
Arugula & Tomatoes
Paired with Russian River Beatification
Flying Dog Double Dog Double Pale Ale
Dessert Buffet
Apple Tart Tatin
Strawberry Mascarpone Cheesecake
Opera Torte
Chocolate Pistachio Panna Cotta
Chocolate Covered Almonds
Paired with Flying Dog Horn Dog Barleywine
Russian River Consecration
Your Hosts
Executive Chef Darrell Jensen, Centre V Brasserie, Arrabelle at Vail Square
Vinnie Cilurzo, Owner & Brewmaster, Russian River Brewing Co., Santa Rosa, CA
Matt Brophy, Executive Brewer, Flying Dog Brewery, Frederick, MD
[...] and poured our Canis Major beers along side the spectacular beers of Russian River Brewing Company. Check out the menu at beerdinners.com. A hungry crowd of 120 people were with us and the whole night went swimmingly. My favorite course [...]