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Beer Dinner w/ Garrett Oliver @ The JakeWalk

Dan — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:44:30 +0000

The JakeWalk, part of a foodtastic triumvirate including cheese and artisanal provisions outlet Stinky Brooklyn and wine/liquor outpost Smith & Vine, rolled out a scrumptious 3-course beer dinner earlier this evening including a delightfully odorous cheese finale, all paired with some of Brooklyn’s most illusive imbibables, and each introduced in detail by Brewmaster Oliver:

You’ll find that all the doors are locked, and the windows are barred. There was no escaping the bottle-conditioned, vintage, barrel-aged and funky-yeast beers to come.

Bottle-conditioned Radius, at a highly sessionable 4.8%, stretches its legs.

Arguably the best course of the night, the chicken liver crostini drenched in kabocha squash soup and paired with the original batch of Local 1 was the edible equivalent of running the game-opening kickoff to a touchdown (sorry, football on the brain).

This trio of goat cheese ravioli displayed a mild hint of wasabi, the perfect accompaniment to Sorachi Ace.

Hold on to your butts: this beef sirloin and Brussels sprouts loved to publicly display its affection for Cuvée Elijah, Cuvée Noire aged in Elijah Craig barrels.

And last, but certainly in no way least, we reveled in the raucous, funky, downright stinky flavors of Grayson, paired up with “Wild 1″ — an adaptation of Local 1 aged in the same barrels from which a certain classified imperial stout develops its riotously delicious character, and then refermented with wild yeast.

BEER TUTOR OLIVER TAKES A TOUR OF ENGLAND

Dan — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:05:35 +0000

Across the Atlantic, Garrett Oliver’s Trek in The Name of Beer© continues. In conjunction with Oxford University Press and James Clay Importers, Brooklyn’s Brewmaster is hosting a series of beer tastings and dinners this week in England — the land that first taught him about good beer – to promote The Oxford Companion to Beer.

The Draft House Tower Bridge, London, SE1 2UP
7pm Monday 7 November www.drafthouse.co.uk

Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, OX3 0BP
10:30am Tuesday 8 November www.brookes.ac.uk

Hook North Brewery, Hook Norton, OX15 5NY
6pm Tuesday 8 November www.hooknortonbrewery.co.uk

The National Brewery Centre, Burton upon Trent, DE14 1NG
12pm Wednesday 9 November www.nationalbrewerycentre.co.uk

Port Street Beer House, Manchester, M1 2EQ
7pm Wednesday 9 November www.portstreetbeerhouse.co.uk

The Cross Keys, Leeds, LS11 5WD
12pm Thursday 10 November www.the-crosskeys.com

GARRETT OLIVER’S DIY FOUR-COURSE BEER DINNER

Dan — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:13:24 +0000

The passing of the seasons can be a bit tough, particularly that whole warm sun diminishing into cold snow thing. But still, it’s hard not to appreciate those hearty meals that come from hardy wintertime kitchens. Especially when they’re paired with beer.

CraftBeer.com went to brewmaster/chef Garrett Oliver for insight on the perfect four-course beer dinner for when the weather outside might be frightful, and here’s what he had to say:

Garrett Oliver’s Simple Four-Course Beer Dinner
by Garrett Oliver

This summer, while hanging out at the beach, lounging in the sunshine and hurling Frisbees across parks, you have to admit that you didn’t think much about the kitchen. Sure, the morning coffee came from the kitchen and the fridge was in there too, keeping your beer cold and the salad crisp, but that was about it. Now that the weather’s turning colder, most of us will give up the grill and re-embrace the kitchen, the stove, big iron pans and the things they can do… Read more

MONSTER’S LOG: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

Monster — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 19:49:00 +0000

[Don't you judge me.]

Yes, The People keep me well fed with dry, crumbly cat rubble, but I really think I deserve a little better after all these years of dedicated service. Just a take a look at this list of delectables. They’re all talking about how good it will be, but no one has even inquired if I’ll be joining.

But don’t worry about poor old Monster. There might be leftovers…

BEER DINNER @ CLYDE'S, AUGUST 24

Dan — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:35:14 +0000

Wednesday, August 24, 7pm
Clyde’s of Chevy Chase
5441 Wisconsin Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 951-9600
Reservations required | only 50 tickets available

Join Brooklyn Brewery Representative Mike Ferry for a 4-course beer dinner prepared by Executive Chef Derrick Jackson. This dinner will take place in the Race Bar of Clyde’s.

Clam Bake w/ corn, summer squash, kielbasa + Old Bay broth
Paired w/ Brooklyn Brewery Local 1

Spicy Grilled Shrimp w/ smoked corn, black bean, aged-white Cheddar + arugula salad w/ sun-gold tomato vinaigrette
Paired w/ Brooklyn Brewery East India Pale Ale

Smoke Pork Shoulder w/ pickled red cabbage, mini corn muffin + peach preserves
Paired w/ Brooklyn Brewery Brown Ale

Blackberry + Peach Trifle w/ orange laced pound cake + vanilla pudding
Paired w/ Brooklyn Brewery Black Chocolate Stout

BEER DINNER @ SALT CREEK GRILLE PRINCETON, AUGUST 25

Dan — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:17:51 +0000

Thursday, August 25, 6pm
Salt Creek Grille Princeton
Princeton Forrestal Village
One Rockingham Row
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 412-4200
$40, plus tax & gratuity
Reservations required

Join us for a 5-course beer tasting dinner prepared by Executive Chef Richard Zukowski.

Pulled Pork Slider w/ spicy BBQ sauce on a sweet bun + apple cabbage slaw
or Seared NY Strip crostini w/ chimichurri sauce
Paired w/ Brooklyn Brewery Pennant Ale

Braised Short Rib w/ whipped parsnip + fennel radichhio slaw
Paired w/ Brooklyn Brewery Brown Ale

Spicy Shrimp Jambalaya w/ crab risotto
Paired w/ Brooklyn Brewery Local 1

Asian Five Spice Seared Monkfish w/ pad thai noodles, curry peanuts + sriracha aioli
Paired w/ Brooklyn Brewery East India Pale Ale

Chocolate Terrine
Paired w/ Brooklyn Brewery Monster Barley Wine

BEER DINNER @ ANELLA, AUGUST 2

Dan — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:58:27 +0000

Tuesday, August 2, 7:30pm
Anella
222 Franklin Street (b/w Green & Huron)
Brooklyn, NY 11222
$96/person (including tax, tip and gratuity)
Buy tickets here | email anellabrooklyn@gmail.com with inquiries

We’ve got a great little (well, not literally) beer dinner coming up at Anella in Greenpoint on August 2. Almost did a double take to see Reinschweinsgebot on the menu, but yep, a bit of what’s left of the infamous bacon beer will be paired with Smoked Pork Ravioli. Not to mention Brooklyn Sorachi Ace, Local 1, Local 2 and vintage Black Chocolate Stout, of course. Read more to view the full menu:

Spiced Chicarones
Pork consommé, Charred Corn, Shrimp
paired w/ Sorachi Ace

Tete de Cochon
Cauliflower, Hazelnut, Black Olive, Arugula
paired w/ Local 1

Smoked Pork Ravioli
Black Bean, Avocado, Cherry Tomato
paired w/ Reinschweinsgebot

Pork Loin | Belly
Summer beets, Soubise, Eggplant
paired w/ Local 2

Cherry Financier
Lemon, Marscapone, White Chocolate
paired w/ Black Chocolate Stout (Vintage)

“NYC’S GREATEST BEER DINNER EVER” AT ELEVEN MADISON PARK

Dan — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:35:24 +0000

[photo © Nathan Rawlinson]

Aside from simply being delicious, our recent beer dinner at Eleven Madison Park, one of the best restaurants in the world, is a testament to the developing notion that great food and great beer are born for each other. We’re glad to find that we are in growing good company when it comes to this once-radical concept.

Read here for a great write-up on the EMP beer dinner from Food & Wine. Photos from Nathan Rawlinson live on this page, and a video by Christian DeBenedetti is housed here.

LUNCHEON W/ GARRETT OLIVER @ PACK’S TAVERN, AUGUST 17

Dan — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:45:46 +0000

Wednesday, August 17, 12-2pm
Pack’s Tavern
20 South Spruce Street
Asheville, NC 28801
$40/person

First Course
Local goat cheese and fresh berries sour wood honey
paired w/ Cuvee de la Crochet Rouge (Riesling)

Second Course
Fennel jicama slaw
paired w/ Brooklyner Weisse

Third Course
Pork belly taco
paired w/ Brooklyn Brown Ale

Fourth Course
Cinnamon butter poached trout fried apple
paired w/ Brooklyn Sorachi Ace

Fifth Course
stout ice cream chocolate covered bar pretzels
paired w/ Black chocolate Stout 2010

BEER DINNER @ MANCHESTER PUB, AUGUST 3 & 4

Dan — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 18:39:05 +0000

Wednesday, August 3 (seatings at 6:30 & 9pm) & Thursday, August 4 (seating at 7:30pm)
Manchester Pub
920 Second Avenue
New York, NY 10017
$50 with reservation, $60 at the door | beer included
To make a reservation, email lawrence@manchesterpubnyc.com

Join us at Manchester Pub on August 3 and August 4 for a delectable 5-course beer dinner prepared by Chef Matt:

Lobster “Croque Monsieur”
Poached Lobster, Smoked Ham, Gruyere/Mushroom Pain Perdue,
Charred Tomato Butter
paired w/ Brooklyn Pilsner

Tasting of Brooklyn Grange Heirloom Tomatoes
Fresh, Confit, Crisp, Soup,
Boquerones,Capers, Mozzarella, Olive Crouton
paired w/ Brooklyn Pennant Ale ’55

Spice Crusted Ahi Tuna
Orange Confit, Toasted Almonds and Fennel
Rosemary Panisse
paired w/ Brooklyner Weisse

Degustation of Pork
Meat Hook Smoked Sausage, Brooklyn Brown Pork Shank “Carbonade”
Bacon Pate, Crispy Trotter
with Apple Choucroute and Various Mustards
paired w/ Brooklyn Brown Ale

Dark Chocolate Mousse To Go
Chocolate Covered Coffee
paired w/ Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout

BEER DINNER W/ GARRETT OLIVER @ THE BILTMORE, AUG 17

Dan — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:17:56 +0000

Wednesday, August 17, 7-9pm
Cedrick’s Tavern Event Hall on the Biltmore Estate
Asheville, NC
$95/pp incl. tax/tip

BEER DINNER @ RULIS INTERNATIONAL KITCHEN, JUNE 22

Dan — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:46:27 +0000

Wednesday, June 22, 7-10pm
Rulis International Kitchen
2900 N Mesa, Suite K
El Paso, TX
$60/person

At Rulis International Kitchen we’re hosting a beer dinner that features Brooklyn Pennant Ale, Pilsner, Local 1, Local 2, Summer Ale and Main Engine Start. The pairings are a surprise, but we guarantee they’ll be delicious.

BEER DINNER @ LANDMARC TRIBECA, AUGUST 16

Dan — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:07:06 +0000

Going Back to Brooklyn Beer Dinner
Tuesday, August 16, 6:30pm
Landmarc (Tribeca)
179 West Broadway
New York, NY
$75/person

Passed
Fried Pickles + Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
paired w/ Brookly Brewery Sorachi Ale

First Course
Baby Bibb Lettuce
Buttermilk and bacon dressing + pretzle croutons
paired w/ Brooklyn Local 2

Entrée
Beer Can Chicken
German potato salad + cucumber salad
paired w/ Brooklyn Local 1

Dessert
Devil Dog Cupcakes
paired w/ Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout

BEER DINNER @ BULLS & BEARS, JUNE 22

Dan — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 15:15:27 +0000

Wednesday, June 22, 6-9pm
Bulls & Bears
38 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown, MD 21740
301-791-0370
$48/person

Hosted by Brooklyn Brewery Brand Manager Junior Acevedo

1st course
Chef’s choice of passed hors d’oeuvres
paired w/ Brooklyn Summer Ale

2nd course
Smoked Wild Sockeye Salmon with a Sweet Mustard Aioli
paired w/ Brooklyn Lager

3rd course
Seared Duck Salad on Mixed Greens with Raspberry Chipotle Vinaigrette
paired w/ Brooklyn East India Pale Ale

4th course
Mini Pork Shanks with Peach Bourbon Sauce, Cheese Grits, and sauteed Spinach
paired w/ Brooklyn Brown Ale and Pennant Ale ’55

5th course
Chocolate Italian Ice Cream Bomb
paired w/ Brooklyn Local 2

BEER DINNER @ KENNY & ZIGGY’S, JUNE 9

Dan — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 20:51:01 +0000

Thursday, June 9, 7-10pm
Kenny & Ziggy’s New York Delicatessen
2327 Post Oak Blvd
Houston, TX 75076
$65/person

First Course
Hot stuffed New York Pretzel
Stuffed w/ House Cured Corned Beef and Swiss emanthal cheese, topped with crystallized pretzel salt
Served w/ Kenny & Ziggy’s own mustard
paired w/ Brooklyn Lager

Second Course
Wild Mushroom and Barley Soup
paired w/ Pennant Ale

Third Course
Homemade Celery Tonic Sorbet
paired w/ Local 1

Fourth Course
Braised Hungarian Short Ribs w/ Yukon Potato Shiskas and Garlic String Beans
paired w/ Brown Ale

Fifth Course
Chocolate Bobka Pudding with a Rum Caramel Sauce and a scoop of Mexican Vanilla Ice Cream
paired w/ Black Chocolate Stout

BEER DINNER @ THE PARAMOUNT ROOM, MAY 25

Dan — Fri, 13 May 2011 21:14:51 +0000

Wednesday, May 25, 7pm
The Paramount Room
415 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL

Soup
Oxtail and Liver Dumpling Sonsome
w/ Brooklyn Sorachi Ace

Salad
Grilled Pigeon “Lyonnasse” with Slow Poached Egg
w/ Brooklyn Summer Ale

Fish
Pan Roasted Halibut with Bacon Beurre Blanc
w/ Brooklyn “Blast!”

Meat
Demi Cured Pork Belly Morel Mushrooms with Apple Gastrique
w/ Brooklyn Local 2

Dessert
Malt and chocolate stout float with chocolate brownie pie slice
w/ Vintage Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout

BEER DINNER @ STANLEY’S BAR ROOM, MAY 18

Dan — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 22:17:18 +0000

Wednesday, May 18, 7pm
Stanley’s Bar Room
2500 University Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55418 USA

2500 University Avenue

Minneapolis, MN 55418 USA

From Stanley’s:

Join us for a beer dinner with Brooklyn Brewery! We will feature 5 different beers from Brooklyn, including two that have never been released in Minnesota. The beers and menu will be posted by May 1st, so stay tuned.

BROOKLYN BREWERY BARRELS ABROAD IN APRIL

Dan — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 17:23:18 +0000

[A friendly toast with sommelier Ulla Häkkinen before destroying her in a Beer Vs Wine food pairing showdown]

Here in Brooklyn our minds are presently bent towards Scandinavia, as Brewmaster Garrett Oliver has traversed the Atlantic to partake in an exciting collaborative effort that has sent 150 bourbon barrels from Heaven Hill Distillery to Sweden, along with the entire Brooklyn brewing team, to barrel the 175th Anniversary version of Carlsberg’s classic Carnegie Porter.

See the slideshow below for pictures of barreling and beer dinners (and stay tuned for updates):

On the other side of the beer spectrum, the brewers will also celebrate the launch of Brooklyn Summer Ale at Marie Laveau, a popular bar, restaurant, nightclub and concert venue in Stockholm. And the trip wouldn’t be complete without a beer and food pairing: at the flagship Brooklyn venue in Stockholm, AG (partly owned by celebrated Swedish chef Johan Jureskog) the Brooklyn team will assist the staff in guiding guests to select the best Brooklyn beers with their meals.

[Garrett conducts a tasting at Marie Laveau]

Post-barreling, the brewers will head back home, but Garrett pushes on for a soiree of tastings and dinners, sprinkled with bar and restaurant visits and interviews from top Scandinavian media outlets, including TV appearances on Norway’s TV2 and Sweden’s FST. In Finland, the main event is a Beer & Wine Dinner at Grotesk. Garrett and sommelier Ulla Häkkinen from Restaurant Pöllöwaari in Jyväskylä will face off in a Beer v. Wine battle in front of an audience of 50 people. Ms. Häkkinen may have been awarded twice as the Sommelier of the Year, but Garrett is armed with an astounding track record of illuminating diners on the pleasure of pairing beer with food. Place your bets now! On to Norway, highlights include Garrett being presented with beer from the top Norwegian Home Brewer, and conducting a Brewmaster’s Buffet beer and food pairing event at Ringnes Beer Centre.

[UPDATE 5/5 :: Check out photos HERE of Garrett at the Ringnes Centre entertaining brewers, bloggers and beer lovers.]

Enjoy the Skype video interview with Garrett below from Beer Sweden. We’ll be posting more photos and video as they come in, so check back often!

27th of april – Arrival in Sweden and beermakers dinner at Källaren Laxen in Falkenberg

28th of April – Brewing/Casking (?) at the brewery in Falkenberg

29th of April – Stockholm, launch of Brooklyn Summer Ale at Marie Laveau, bar restaurant nightclub concert venue (the bar has been voted Swedens best by the swedish restaurantguide White Guide 2011), later in the evening we will visit a couple of bars around Södermalm in Stockholm which have Brooklyn

30th april – full day at AG, flagship Brooklyn venue in Stockholm. Celebrated Swedish chef Johan Jureskog is one of the owners. First talk with staff of AG and sister restaurant Rolf’s kök and then the team will help the staff guide the guests in choosing Brooklyn beers with their meals

BEER DINNER WITH GARRETT OLIVER @ DRINK, MAY 11

Dan — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:08:38 +0000

[photo by Stefano Giovannini]

Wednesday, May 11, 6:15-6:45pm & 8:30-9:00pm
Drink
348 Congress Street
Boston, MA
Cost: $75
Reservations made through Menton by calling 617.737.0099
(credit card required to hold reservations)

Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy a 5-course Beer Dinner with Garrett Oliver, Brewmaster of Brooklyn Brewery and author of The Brewmaster’s Table: Discovering the Pleasures of Real Beer with Real Food, at Drink, a Fort Point bar entirely dedicated to the craft of the cocktail.

Reception
Selection of Cheese, Charcuterie, and Crudites
w/ Brooklyn Local 1

Fennel Salad
Nuts, pecorino, honey
w/ Brooklyner Weisse

Steamers and Fried Clams
w/ Brooklyn Sorachi Ace

Regional Tasting of BBQ
Traditional sides
w/ Brooklyn Reinschweinsgebot (the infamous “bacon” beer)

Quadrello di Bufala
w/ Brooklyn Wild 1

Rum Raisin & Brown Bread Ice Cream Sandwich
w/ Brooklyn Black Ops

BEER DINNER @ CHATHAM BARS INN, MAY 12

Dan — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:16:16 +0000

Thursday, May 12, 6:30pm
Chatham Bars Inn
297 Shore Road
Chatham, MA 02633
$95 Per Person
A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Needy Fund of Cape Cod and Children’s Hospital of Boston

BROOKLYN BREWERY BEER DINNER – THURSDAY, MAY 12TH

Join us for this five course beer dinner hosted by Chatham Bars Inn Executive Chef Anthony Cole and Garret Oliver, renowned brewmaster of the Brooklyn Brewery and author of The Brewmaster’s Table: Discovering the Pleasures of Real Beer with Real Food. Call 508-945-0096 for reservations.

From Chatham Bars Inn:

Join us for this five course beer dinner hosted by Chatham Bars Inn Executive Chef Anthony Cole and Garret Oliver, renowned brewmaster of the Brooklyn Brewery and author of The Brewmaster’s Table: Discovering the Pleasures of Real Beer with Real Food. Call 508-945-0096 for reservations.

Pork Belly – Chicharron Carnudo
Sea Salt, Lemon
w/ Brooklyn Sorachi Ace

Pan Seared Sea Scallop
Roasted Corn, Wild Mushrooms, Tomatillo Coulis
w/ Brooklyn Local 2

Roasted Garlic Gnocchi
Lobster, Crispy Citrus and Fresh Peas
Truffle Butter
w/ Brooklyn Local 1, Original Assay 2006

Stout Braised Beef Short Ribs
Roasted Root Vegetables
w/Brooklyn Brown Ale

Baked Mocha Custard Tart
Salted Pretzel Ice Cream, Peanut Butter Anglaise
w/ Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout

BEER DINNER OF THE YEAR

Dan — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:55:34 +0000

UPDATE 6/15/2011 :: This dinner is Sold Out

Sunday, June 26
Eleven Madison Park
11 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10010
(212) 889-0905
$150 + tax per guest

UPDATE: Congrats to our friends at EMP for taking home the James Beard award for Outstanding Restaurant. Daniel, Will and the gang are on one hell of a tear. ALSO, Julian P. Van Winkle, III of Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery in Louisville captured the Outstanding Wine & Spirits Professional award. EMP and ourselves used ORVWD barrels to age a special brown ale that will only be available at the restaurant. Grab yourself a ticket to the dinner for a first taste.

Well, this is cool. Now and again Garrett & Co. pull some pretty cool culinary collaborations out of their hats. You might remember the Indian spiced Cuvee du Cardoz or the Cookie Jar Porter, both inspired by the cooking world. Now comes a Voltron of a project featuring the talents of the celebrated Eleven Madison Park restaurant. Not only will the affair yield a new beer but a dinner is also in the cards.

From Eleven Madison Park:

Help us celebrate the collaboration between Eleven Madison Park and Brooklyn Brewery on Sunday, June 26. Join us for a multicourse tasting menu that will showcase the evolution of beer in fine dining. Chef Daniel Humm and Brooklyn Brewmaster Garrett Oliver will be working together to create a completely unique dining experience- Garrett and his team have been busy preparing some fascinating and delicious beers that no one has tasted yet, even our most beer-savvy guests are going to be surprised. The dinner will also mark the release of Local 11 and Nine Pin Brown Ale, two barrel-aged beers created in partnership with Garrett, EMP’s Beer Guy Kirk Kelewae, Old Rip Van Winkle Bourbon, and acclaimed designer Milton Glaser. Tickets are on sale for $150 per person.

For tickets, email: beer@elevenmadisonpark.com.

APRIL SHOWERS W/ BROOKLYN BREWERY @ WEST 3RD COMMON, APRIL 27

Dan — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:40:43 +0000

Wednesday, April 27, 8-11pm
West 3rd Common
1 W3rd Street
New York, NY 10012
RSVP to chefdavidscottwalker@mail.com

Join Manhattan Brand Manager Patrick Donovan at West 3rd Common on April 27 for a Four Course Beer Dinner. Menu below:

Reception
Brooklyn lager

1 st Course
Crawfish and Grits, fudge farm bacon, chives
w/ Brooklyn East India Pale Ale

2nd Course
Braised Hampshire Pork Belly, rainbow chard, great northern beans ,jalapeno corn bread
w/ Brooklyn local 2

3rd Course
Cheese tasting (St. Nectaire, Red Dragon, Landaff)
w/ Brooklyn local 1

4th Course
Cherries Jubilee
w/ Black Chocolate Stout

DOUBLE WINDY CITY BEER DINNERS, APRIL 27

Dan — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 19:03:53 +0000

Chicago, we hope you’re hungry, because on Wednesday, April 27 you’ve got two dinners to eat. And not just regular dinners: Beer Dinners! Details on each coming soon.

Kith and Kin :: starring Midwest Brand Manager Mike Maraghy
1119 West Webster Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60614
(773) 472-7070

Tel: 773-472-7070 Fax:

1119 West Webster Avenue

Chicago, Illinois 606

Branch 27 :: starring Brooklyn Brand Manager Carla Trejo-Springer
1371 West Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 850-2700

House made mini corn dogs
w/ Brooklyn Summer ale

1st Course
Scallop ceviche, cilantro, kumquats, picual Spanish extra virgin olive oil
w/ Sorachi Ace

2nd Course
Artichoke gnocchi, braised duck leg, fresh peas
w/ Brooklyn Lager

3rd Course
Pork belly adobo, frisee watercress salad, watermelon radish
w/ Brooklyn Brown Ale

4th Course
Cherry chiffon trifle: chocolate stout crème, chocolate covered cherry
w/ Black Chocolate Stout

BEER DINNER W/ BROOKLYN GM @ OLD EBBITT GRILL, MAY 2

Dan — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 18:17:57 +0000

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Event Title: Brooklyn Brewery Beer Dinner at Old Ebbitt Grill

Date: May 2, 2011

Start time:

End Time:

Venue: Old Ebbitt Grill

Address: 675 15th Street NW Washington, DC

Website: http://www.clydes.com/main/RestaurantsDetail.cfm?Restaurant=Old_Ebbitt_Grill&Section=Main

Cost: $40

Deal (Is there a special on our beers? If so, what is it?):

Beer Serve: Pennant, Summer, Brown, Local 1, Brooklyn Lager

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Dinner Description: Eric Ottaway of Brooklyn Brewery hosts Brooklyn Brewery Beer dinner

Chef’s Name: Robert McGowan

Beer Options (include all draft and bottle): see above, Brooklyn Lager on draft

Date of Next Truck to Location of Dinner: Beers already there

List of Courses & Dishes:

Mango Glazed BBQ Chicken Kebab

couscous and grilled spring vegetables

Brooklyn Pennant Ale ’55

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Chipotle Spiced Bay of Fundy Sea Scallops

arugula and a citrus vinaigrette

Brooklyn Summer Ale

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Chimichurri Marinated Skirt Steak

charred pineapple salsa and Cuban rice

Brooklyn Brown Ale

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American Farmhouse Cheese Sampler

Brooklyn Local #1

$40 inclusive

UPDATE 5/5/2011 :: Check out some great pictures of this dinner courtesy of On Tap.

Monday, May 2, 7-9pm
Old Ebbitt Grill
675 15th Street NW
Washington, DC
Cost: $40

On May 2 in our nation’s great capital, Chef Robert McGowan and Brooklyn Brewery General Manager Eric Ottaway will host a beer dinner at Old Ebbitt Grill. Take a preview of the menu here and below:

Mango Glazed BBQ Chicken Kebab
couscous and grilled spring vegetables
w/ Brooklyn Pennant Ale ’55

Chipotle Spiced Bay of Fundy Sea Scallops
arugula and a citrus vinaigrette
w/ Brooklyn Summer Ale

Chimichurri Marinated Skirt Steak
charred pineapple salsa and Cuban rice
w/ Brooklyn Brown Ale

American Farmhouse Cheese Sampler
w/ Brooklyn Local 1

BEER DINNER @ ROCCA’S, APRIL 18

Dan — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:59:32 +0000

Monday, April 18
RoCCA
203 Rock Road
Glen Rock, NJ
Cost: $79

Join us at RoCCA Italian Restaurant on April 18 for a beer dinner from Chef Craig Levy paired with Brooklyn Brewery beer:

Soup
Mussel & chorizo chowder scallion, pepper, crustini
w/ Summer Ale

Appetizer
Pork dumplings w/ carrot, cucumber, chili lime sauce
w/ East India Pale Ale

Salad
Mixed greens, pecans, blue cheese, balsamic vinagrette

Entrée
Spiced BBQ halibut, Jicama & Apple slaw
w/ Local 1

Dessert
Choclate, cherry, almond bread pudding
w/ Black Chocolate Stout

BEER DINNER @ SWEDES INN, APRIL 8

Dan — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:48:45 +0000

Friday, April 8, 7pm
Swedes Inn
1301 Kings Highway
Swedesboro, NJ
856-467-2052
$40 plus tax and gratuity

On Friday, Kramer Beverage & Brooklyn’s own Mike Ferry will host a beer dinner at Swedes Inn in south NJ. The dinner will feature finely crafted beers from Brooklyn Brewery paired with a meal prepared by Chef Eleaine Seagrave.

Here’s the menu:

Guava BBQ Glazed Baby Back Ribs
w/ Brooklyn Brown Ale: the best qualities of classic English brown ales with an American accent of a firm hop character & roasty palate, 14 IBU, 5.6% ABV

Fried Calamari, Cod, Haricot Vert, Mushrooms & Zucchini
Lightly dusted & fried, served with avocado cream sauce and a chipotle remoulade
w/ Brooklyn East India Pale Ale: deep golden beer brewed from British malt & dry-hopped with a blend featuring East Kent Goldings, 16 IBU, 6.9% ABV

Hoisin Glazed Ham & Cheese Sandwich
Granny Smith Apple, Gruyere on Challah Bread with sweet & spicy cucumber salad
w/ Brooklyn Local 2: European malt & hops, Belgian dark sugar, raw NY wildflower honey & Belgian Yeast, 100% bottle-fermented 9.0% ABV

Marinated Pulled Chicken & Red Curry Macaroni & Cheese
Topped with crispy panko bread crumbs
w/ Brooklyn Main Engine Start: rare (only 10 kegs shipped to So. Jersey) a dry, unfiltered Abbey Singel-style ale like Trappist monks made for themselves, 6.2% ABV

Dark Chocolate Donuts
Filled w/ a Brooklyn Ale Dulce de leche glaze & drizzled with caramel

Decadent Fudge Brownie Delight

with a Brooklyn Ale Dulce de leche glaze

BEER DINNER @ THE VANDERBILT, APRIL 19

Dan — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:33:29 +0000

[Photos by Adam Schneider]

Tuesday, April 19, 7:30pm
The Vanderbilt
570 Vanderbilt Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
$50.00 per person
For reservations, call 718.623.0570 or email info@thevanderbiltnyc.com

Culinary heavyweights Saul Bolton and Garrett Oliver have teamed up to present an exclusive Belgian-themed beer at Brooklyn’s The Vanderbilt. Four courses will be paired with Brooklyn Brewery beer (one of which, Wild One, is not available for public sale) for just $50. In addition, diners will take home a souvenir Belgian-style crystal beer goblet. This, friends, is a dinner not to miss.

BEER DINNER

Brooklyn Local 1

White Asparagus

Poached Egg, House-cured Pancetta, Sabayon

Brooklyn Weiss

Moule Frites

Bouchot Mussels, Pommes Frites, Aioli

Brooklyn Sorachi

Traditional Belgian Sausage

Potato and Vegetable Mash

Brooklyn Wild One

Waffle Cone

Belgian Chocolate, Orange Ice Cream, Pistachio

Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout

$50.00 per person

April 19th 2011 @ 7:30PM

CALL OR E‐MAIL FOR RESERVATIONS 570 Vanderbilt

Ave.|718.623.0570|info@thevanderbiltnyc.com
$50.00 per person

See the menu here and below:

Brooklyn Local 1

White Asparagus
Poached Egg, House-cured Pancetta, Sabayon
w/ Brooklyner Weisse

Moule Frites
Bouchot Mussels, Pommes Frites, Aioli
w/ Brooklyn Sorachi Ace

Traditional Belgian Sausage
Potato and Vegetable Mash
w/ Brooklyn Wild One

Waffle Cone
Belgian Chocolate, Orange Ice Cream, Pistachio
w/ Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout

US MARINE OFFICER’S BEER PAIRING @ CAMP LEJEUNE

Dan — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:58:31 +0000

UPDATE 4/13/2011 :: photo shows (left to right) Lt. Gen. Jay Paxton, Brooklyn Brewery Rep Jeff Perkins, Steve Hindy and Maj. Gen Carl Jensen.

Friday, April 1
Paradise Point Officer’s Club
Camp Lejeune, NC
(Private party on the base, not open to the public)

Brooklyn Brewery President Steve Hindy visits the Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base tonight for a very special beer dinner with Service Men and Women.

Crispy Soft Shell Crab Slider
w/Brooklyn EIPA

Braised Lamb Shank with Smoked Cheddar Grits

Grilled Asparagus Salad with Aged Gouda Cheese Sauce
w/ Brooklyn Local 1

Applewood Smoked Bacon Wrapped Chicken Roulade
w/ Brooklyn Brown Ale

Mississippi Mud Tart Bar
w/ Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout

BEER DINNER W/ GARRETT OLIVER @ CRAFTSTEAK, MARCH 18

Dan — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:23:41 +0000

Friday, March 18, 7 pm
Craftsteak
350 Trolley Line Boulevard
Mashantucket, CT 06338
$120 per person (tax & tip included)

From Craftsteak:

Acclaimed chef Tom Colicchio’s Craftsteak experience begins the moment you enter the striking dining room, fashioned from Brazilian Walnut, bronze, leather and steel. The menu is equally impressive, boasting an extensive array of steaks, including Corn-Fed and Grass-Fed Beef as well as various cuts of Wagyu Beef from Japan. A mouth-watering selection of fresh fish and shellfish is, of course, always available.

Buy tickets HERE. See the menu below:

Cured Salmon, Heart of Palm, Smoked Egg, Pickled Romaine
paired w/ Sorachi Ace

Braised Stonington Lobster, Sunchoke, Sea Urchin, Fennel Marmalade
paired w/ Local 1

Roasted Duck, Duck Brodo, Keiwa Kumquat, Pastina
paired w/ East India Pale Ale

Confit of Pork Belly, Maitake Mushroom, Parsley Root, Banyuls Syrup
paired w/ Local 2

Corned Beef Cheek, Brussel Sprout, Potato-Truffle Pierogi, Caraway
paired w/ Brown Ale

These are Cheese
paired w/ Monster Ale

Guanaja Chocolate Tart, Vanilla Malt Ice Cream & Cacao Nib
paired w/ Black Chocolate Stout

BEER DINNER @ RATS NJ, MARCH 9

Dan — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:05:48 +0000

Wednesday, March 9, 6pm
Rats
Grounds for Sculpture
18 Fairgrounds Road
Hamilton, NJ

Join us for “Beer Maker’s Dinner” featuring Brooklyn Brewery President Steve Hindy at Rats Restaurant (and sculpture garden) in New Jersey.

BEER DINNER @ MEXIQ, FEBRUARY 14-17

Dan — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 23:47:50 +0000

February 14-17
MexiQ
37-11 30th Avenue
Astoria, NY 11103
(718) 626-0333

The Brooklyn Brewery pairs up with MexiQ in Astoria from February 14-17 for a 5-course tasting menu, including a free growler fill. Featured beers include Pennant Ale ’55, Brown Ale, Winter Ale, Black Chocolate Stout and BLAST!

Click here for a larger menu image.

BEER DINNER @ FLYING SAUCER, FEB 7

Dan — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 23:03:00 +0000

Monday, February 7, 6-9pm
Flying Saucer
705 Main St, Houston TX 77002
$55 per person

Join Brooklyn Brewery’s VP of Sales, Mr. Robin Ottaway, and our Texas Brand Manager, Nadine Jones, for a special dinner at the Flying Saucer in Houston. Check out the menu here:

> Lager w/ herb roasted nuts
> Sorachi Ace w/Thai ceviche with coconut
> Local 2 w/Local 2 braised beef short rib and Yukon and sweet potato mash
> Blast! w/cheese course
> 2008 Black Chocolate Stout w/custom made Ice Cream
> surprise offering TBA (perhaps a certain non-existent barrel-aged stout)

BEER DINNER @ JOSHUA WILTON HOUSE, JAN 29

Dan — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 16:11:39 +0000

Saturday, January 29, 6:30-10pm
Joshua Wilton House Restaurant & Inn
412 S. Main Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
$55.00 per person all inclusive

Passed
Duck Confit Mini Buns
Fingerling Potato Cups with House Boursin
Pickled Mackerel, Rye Cracker and Tartar
paired w/ Brooklyn Lager

First Course
Pan Roasted Sea Scallops
Seaweed-sesame crusted with house kim chee, sake-miso glaze
paired w/ East India Pale Ale

Second Course
Traditional Rioja Stew
Backfield Farms Beef Short Ribs, cannellini beans, sun dried tomato,
andouille sausage and herb oil
paired w/ Brooklyn Brown

Third Course
Duo of Composed Cheeses
Cabrales croquette with prosciutto ‘cappuccino’ and Ossau Iraty, pear jam, sherry glaze
paired w/ Local 1 & Local 2

Fourth Course
Apple Galette
Double Chocolate Stout ice cream
paired w/ Black Chocolate Stout

BROOKLYN BREWERY BEER & FOOD PAIRING @ THE BROWN DERBY, JAN 27

Dan — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 21:44:05 +0000

Thursday, January 27, 6-9pm
The Brown Derby
96 Main Street
Poughkeepsie, NY
845.452.3232
$25 per guest

Slow braised duck wing with a bing cherry sauce
paired w/ Brooklyn Winter Ale

Smoked bbq beef brisket pizza with caramelized onion
paired w/Brooklyn Local 2

Roasted poblano pepper and lobster busque
paired w/Brooklyn Local 1

Butterscotch brulee doughnut
paired w/Brooklyn Monster Ale

BROOKLYN BREWERY BEER DINNER W/ STEVE HINDY @ MONK'S CAFE, JAN 25

Dan — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 21:29:23 +0000

Tuesday, January 25, 7pm
Monk’s Cafe
264 South 16th Street (@ Spruce)
Philadelphia, PA
Cost: $65
For tickets, call 215.545.7005

From Monk’s: “We’ve been honored to host Garrett Oliver for a few dinner over the years. This dinner will have Brooklyn Brewery founder, Steve Hindy, on hand to discuss his startup back in 1987. Steve is an interesting man, a former Middle Eastern correspondent, business man, beer lover, and all around good guy. Here’s the menu. As always, beer & food subject to change:

BROOKLYN BREWERY

w/Steve HIndy

Janury 25, 2011

TRIO OF BROOKLYN LOCAL 1

AMUSE TRIO

2006 Local 1 – Scallop Ceviche

2009 Local 1 – Braised Short Rib w/asian slaw

Wild 1 – Salmon Cake w/orange, soy ginger sauce

BROOKLYN SARACHI ACE

CHICKEN CONFIT SPRING ROLL

lemon basil sauce

BROOKLYN LOCAL 2

GNOCCI & SWEETBREADS

exotic mushroom sauce

2003 BROOKLYN BLACK CHOCOLATE STOUT

PORK LOIN MOLE

candied sweet potatoes

2001 BROOKLYN MONSTER BARELYWINE

CHEESE

w/dried apricot compote

2009 BROOKLYN BLACK OPS

BREAD PUDDING

w/hard whiskey sauce

TRIO OF BROOKLYN LOCAL 1
AMUSE TRIO
2006 Local 1 – Scallop Ceviche
2009 Local 1 – Braised Short Rib w/asian slaw
Wild 1 – Salmon Cake w/orange, soy ginger sauce

BROOKLYN SORACHI ACE
CHICKEN CONFIT SPRING ROLL
lemon basil sauce

BROOKLYN LOCAL 2
GNOCCI & SWEETBREADS
exotic mushroom sauce

2003 BROOKLYN BLACK CHOCOLATE STOUT
PORK LOIN MOLE
candied sweet potatoes

2001 BROOKLYN MONSTER BARELYWINE
CHEESE
w/dried apricot compote

2009 BROOKLYN BLACK OPS
BREAD PUDDING
w/hard whiskey sauce

BEER DINNER @ BACK FORTY, JAN 25

Dan — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 20:46:11 +0000

Hidden Treasures from the Cellar :: Vintage Beers from Brooklyn Brewery
Tuesday, January 25
Back Forty
190 Avenue B
New York, NY 10009
212.388.1990

Seatings: 6:30pm, 7:00pm & 7:30pm
Cost: $80 plus tax & gratuity or $103 all inclusive
Tickets available online only through Brown Paper Tickets HERE

Reception
Brooklyn Local 1

First Course
Flash Fried Red Maine Shrimp
- Grilled Pineapple, Lime, Jalapeño Salt
paired w/ Brooklyn Sorachi Ace

Second Course
Housemade Cotechino
- Lentils, Confit Fennel, Anise Seed
paired w/ Brooklyn Wild 1 (Brett Yeast)

Third Course
Braised Pork Shanks w/ Rye Chop
- Mushroom Risotto, Madeira
paired w/ Brooklyn Monster Ale 2003

Dessert
Chocolate Cake
- Sour Cherries, Chipotle
paired w/ Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout

BROOKLYN BREWERY BEER DINNER @ REDROCKS PIZZERIA, JAN 18

Dan — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 17:47:49 +0000

Brooklyn Brewery Beer Dinner at RedRocks Pizzeria
Tuesday, January 18, 6-8:30pm & 9-10:30pm
RedRocks Firebrick Pizzeria
1036 Park Road, NW
Washington, DC 20010
202.506.1402
Price: $55

Attention Beer & Pizza lovers: RedRocks Pizzeria and The Brooklyn Brewery are teaming up to bring you a meal of 5 courses consisting of some creative small plates and a brick oven Neapolitan-style pizza, each paired with a different Brooklyn Brewery beer:

First Course

Roasted asparagus and mozzarella di bufala wrapped with prosciutto

Brooklyn Local 1

Second Course

Spicy Meatballs

Brooklyn East India Pale Ale

Third Course

Tri colored Beet salad with goat cheese, oranges, walnuts, and chives dressed in olive oil

Brooklyn Local 2

Pizza

Surprise Pizza

Brooklyn Pennant Ale

Dessert

Cheesecake Lollipops

Brooklyn Monster Ale

First Course
Roasted asparagus and mozzarella di bufala wrapped with prosciutto
paired with Brooklyn Local 1

Second Course
Spicy Meatballs
paired with Brooklyn East India Pale Ale

Third Course
Tri colored Beet salad with goat cheese, oranges, walnuts, and chives dressed in olive oil
paired with Brooklyn Local 2

Pizza
Surprise Pizza
paired with Brooklyn Pennant Ale

Dessert
Cheesecake Lollipops
paired with Brooklyn Monster Ale

We’d say “see you there,” but we’re in Brooklyn. If you’re in Virginia, have a pint and a slice for us.

BROOKLYN BREWERY BEER DINNER @ CHIFA, JANUARY 20

Dan — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 21:54:00 +0000

Brooklyn Brewery Beer Dinner with Garrett Oliver and Iron Chef Jose Garces
Hybrid of Peruvian and Cantonese Cuisine found in Peru: each course w/ Chocolate component

Thursday, January 20, 7pm
Chifa
707 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA
$85/person

call Chifa at 215.925.5555 for availability

BROOKLYN BREWERY BEER DINNER @ COLICCHIO & SONS, JANUARY 17

Dan — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 19:36:27 +0000

Colicchio & Sons Brooklyn Brewery Beer Dinner
Monday, Jan 17, 6:3opm
Colicchio & Sons Tap Room
85 10th Ave (at the corner of 15th St)
New York, NY 10011
$95 per person plus sales tax and service charge

Join Brooklyn Brewery Brewmaster Garrett Oliver for a seven-course meal in the Tap Room at Colicchio & Sons, one of NYC’s favorite dining destinations. Featured Brooklyn Brewery beer will be paired with each of the dinner’s delicious dishes:

Peconic Bay Scallop, Asian Pear, Black Truffle, Pumpkin Broth
Paired with Sorachi Ace

Butter Poached Lobster, Grapefruit, Cardoons, Long Pepper
Paired with Blast!

Roasted Turbot, Seabeans, Coquillage, Vin Juane Sauce
Paired with Wild One

Scottish Partridge, Turnip Sauerkraut, Caramelized Chestnuts, Smoked Bacon
Paired with Local 2

Cervena Venison, Black Trompettes, Brussels Sprouts, Black Grapes, Cocoa Nib Civet
Paired with Black Ops

Cheese Course
Paired with Detonation Ale

Passion Fruit Tart, hibiscus & coconut sorbet
Paired with Cuvee de la Crochet Rouge

Reservations are required. To secure a spot, contact Kate Gardiner: kgardiner@craftrestaurant.com; 212.400.6495

BROOKLYN BEER DINNER @ TABLA, NOVEMBER 17

Dan — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 23:05:12 +0000

We were quite saddened by the news that after more than a decade of providing NYC with exquisite New Indian cuisine, Tabla will be closing its doors at the end of December. But the drying of our tears was quickened by the planning of a Brooklyn Brewery Beer Dinner to celebrate and honor the groundbreaking culinary delights of Chef Floyd Cardoz.

On Wednesday, November 17, Chef Cardoz and our own Brewmaster Oliver will team up to bring you what is bound to be a truly unforgettable evening of food and drink.

To secure a spot, visit Gilt City now!

BROOKLYN BEER DINNER IN VIRGINIA

Dan — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 13:48:32 +0000

Wednesday, November 17, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Foti’s Restaurant, Culpeper, VA
$45.00 (tax and gratuity not included)

Brooklyn’s own Junior Acevedo will present a creative four-course meal in collaboration with Foti’s and Chataeu de Reaux. They’re still working on the menu but you can expect lively dishes paired with the likes of Brooklyn Brown, E. India Pale Ale and Black Chocolate Stout. The wine shop, Chataeu de Reaux, right across the hall from Foti’s, will be selling 12 and 24 packs of Brooklyn beer for 10% – 15% off.

For reservations, please call (540) 829-8400.

Foti’s Restaurant
219 East Davis Street, Culpeper, VA
fotisrestaurant.com

PIE FOR DINNER. PIE FOR DESERT. PIE FOR EVERYONE.

Dan — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:48:51 +0000

Sunday, November 7th, 7:00pm
Four & Twenty Blackbirds
$45

From Birdsblack.com
PIE FOR DINNER

Join us for an evening of savory and sweet pies with chef Nate Smith and Four & Twenty Blackbirds. Complimentary beer pairings provided by Brooklyn Brewery.

HOW IT WORKS
Arrive at Four & Twenty Blackbirds shop at 439 3rd Avenue after 7pm. Start with a complimentary glass of locally brewed beer and grab a seat at one of our candle lit communal tables. Dinner will be served at 7:30pm.

Each evening will feature a seasonal vegetable dish and a savory pie followed by a sweet pie. Complimentary beer pairings will accompany each pie.

Warm Cabbage with Wild Mushrooms
Rabbit and Root Vegetable Pie
Salty Nut Chess Pie with Maple Cream

Get your tickets here.

Four & Twenty Blackbirds
439 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn NY

AUSTIN'S 8TH ANNUAL BROOKLYN BEER DINNER

Ben — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 19:46:49 +0000

Call them leaders. Call them part of the vanguard. Call them ahead of their time. Queen’s own Austin’s Steak & Ale House is getting ready for their 8th, that’s right, 8th annual beer dinner. It’s happening soon.

Tuesday, October 12, 7pm – 10pm

Austin’s Steak & Ale House

austinsteakandalehouse.com

Price: $65.00 per person incl. tax & gratuity

Call for reservations 82-70 Austin Street, Kew Gardens, NY 11415 Tel: 718 849 3939

Check out the menu after the jump.

Soup

Cheddar Beer Soup w/Brooklyn Pennant Pale Ale

Appetizers

Shrimp Wrapped w/ Bacon & Chipotle Sauce

Roasted Veg. & Feta Cheese Crostini

Crab Cakes w/ Corn Jalapeno Salsa

w/Brooklyn Sorachi Ace

Entrees

Sea Bass over Spinach & Lemon Beurre Blanc w/Brooklyn Local 1

Pan Roasted Duck Breast w/ Ginger Port Wine Sauce

10oz. Filet Mignon Horseradish Crusted w/ Bearnaise Sauce w/Brooklyn Cuvée Noire

Dessert

Profiteroles - Round Puffs Pastry filled w Vanilla Ice Cream Drizzled w Chocolate Syrup w/Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout

BROOKLYN BEER PAIRING IN WASHINGTON DC

Ben — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 19:14:32 +0000

Brooklyn’s coming back to Washington and we’re lobbying for beer and food pairings! Sorry. But seriously, this evening’s gonna be a fun one. With Brewmaster Garrett Oliver’s direction Scion Restaurant will feature eight beers over two seatings (7:00 and 8:30). Each seating will feature four different beers. Each beer will be paired with a dish from our kitchen. Beers for the 7:00 seating are Brooklyn Lager, Local 1, BLAST! and Black Chocolate Stout. The 8:30 seating will feature Brooklyn Brown, Oktoberfest, Sorachi Ace and Black Ops. At $30 that’s a steal. Get to it. You know what to do.

Tuesday, October 19, 7pm and 8:30pm

Scion Restaurant

$30 per seating

Call (202) 833 8899 or email Scion@ScionRestaurant.com for reservations

The Full Menu:

7:00 PM Seating

Brooklyn Lager

Paired with Bulgogi Taco

Blast!

Paired with Spicy Mango Salmon

Local 1

Paired with Turkey, Brie, and Apple Panini

Black Chocolate Stout

Paired with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Float

8:30 Seating

Brooklyn Brown

Paired with Kung Pao Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Sorachi Ace

Paired with Lemongrass Shrimp

Oktoberfest

Paired with Bratwurst Pretzel Dog

Black Ops

Paired with Dark Chocolate Bacon S’more

*Vegetarian options available upon request

* Menu may be subject to change

2100 P Street NW Washington DC 20037 t: 202-833-8899
www.scionrestaurant.com

NY CRAFT BEER WEEK CONTINUES

Ben — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 16:09:56 +0000

It’s been a fun suds-filled week of familiar faces and sometimes unfamiliar beers. If anything, Craft Beer Week has been an awesome reminder of how many good things there are to taste in NYC. Brooklyn has been bouncing all over the place. From tap night at Swift to a star-studded beer dinner at Mas (Farmhouse) to Garrett night at Pony Bar to the galaxy-of-beer-free-for-all that was Brewer’s Choice, last night — our palates have been delighted.

But that’s not all. NY Craft Beer Week continues. Our Voyage of the IPA on Saturday is sold-out but there are still tickets left for the Brewer’s Bash at Eleven Madison Park. Everyone plans to stick the landing. This event is not to be missed. Hope to see you there.

BREWER'S BASH AT ELEVEN MADISON PARK

Ben — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 13:21:19 +0000

Say whaaaaat? Giant NY Craft Beer Week closing party? At Danny Meyer’s highly decorated Eleven Madison Park? Well I suppose that’s right. And you’re invited. It’s a rare occurrence when EMP clears the room and throws a shindig but if you’ve ever had to listen to someone who’s attended their legendary Derby Party you know that it’s a good time.

The First Annual Brewer’s Bash

On Sunday, October 3rd, Eleven Madison Park will be opening their doors and clearing out the tables to host the First Annual Brewer’s Bash, the official closing party of NY Craft Beer Week. The event will include six brewmasters, two live bands, specialty beer cocktails, and Chef Daniel’s take on beer-friendly bites.

The Bash features craft ales from the following breweries: Us (of course), Allagash, Captain Lawrence, Goose Island, Ommegang and Victory. In addition, from 3:45 to 4:30 PM, we’ll have a cask beer tasting on the mezzanine level with Brooklyn’s Garrett Oliver.

Tickets are still available, but are selling fast. We hope to see you then!

Date: Sunday, October 3rd from 3-7 PM

Price: $125 per person

For tickets email beer@elevenmadisonpark.com

FARM DINNER III @ EGG

Ben — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:59:06 +0000

Known for having the best brunch in the known universe, Egg has been holding Farm Dinners for the past couple months. Farm Dinner = Several Course Meal Culled Mostly From Their Upstate Farm. And they let us pair our beers with each course. It’s always a super good, informal tasty time. After the jump see the “tentative” menu for Wed, August 25th at 7:30pm.

shellfish tasting menu

oyster tasting - raw, roasted, fried, gelled

w/brooklyn pilsner

cioppino - clams, oysters, fingerlings, lobster broth

w/brooklyn local 1

lobster & grits - preserved lemon, shallots, squash blossoms

w/sorachi ace

cucumber gazbacho

w/brooklyn lager

peach custard

w/local 2

vegetarian tasting menu:

chilled corn soup - heirloom tomato, jalapeno

w/brooklyn pilsner

eggplant confit - panzanella, okra, egg

w/brooklyn local 1

farroto- dellicata squash, pecans, squash blossom

w/sorachi ace

cucumber gazpacho

w/brooklyn lager

peach custard

w/local 2

Go here for reservations immediately.

FOOD & BEER PARING BATTLE: BOSTON VS BROOKLYN

Ben — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:18:47 +0000

GOOD BEER AT BAM WAS REALLY GOOD

Ben — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:29:10 +0000

Thanks to Edible and Jimmy Carbone for putting on another terrific evening of the finest suds and grub. Go here for an Examiner slideshow by Clay Williams.

WEEKEND O' BROOKLYN EVENTS IN NEW ORLEANS

Ben — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:15:54 +0000

The Avenue Pub in New Orleans has been serving up at least 8 Brooklyn taps since Wednesday. See below for even more events, hosted by Garrett.

From TheAvenuePub.com

Friday July 23rd, 6:30 & 10 pm at the Pub

All the Brooklyn beers on draft PLUS 2007 Vintage Monster

6:30 pm Brooklyn Cask Ale made by Garrett Oliver just for us! East India Pale Ale.

10PM Garrett Oliver visits the Pub Meet the Brewer. We are pouring all 8 drafts, Cask Ale AND we are breaking open the following bottles for tasting: Vintage 2007 Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout, Vintage Dark Matter, Brooklyner-Schneider Hopfen-Weisse, Sorachi Ace, Local 2 & Local 1. Choose 5 of any of the Brooklyn beers for $12 (4 ounce Pours)

Saturday July 24th, 4pm At the Pub

Brooklyn cask made just for us by Garrett Oliver Brooklyn Best Bitter. This is a variation on the ‘English Bitter’ style which is less aggressive than an American or English IPA but a little punchier than an English Pale Ale. Come get a pint or two before heading off to the Boucherie Beer dinner with Garrett Oliver!

Saturday July 24, 8pm - Boucherie

Brooklyn Beer dinner at Boucherie click on link for details.

http://www.boucherie-nola.com

A note on the Brooklyn & Schneider beers: Garrett Oliver, Brewmaster for Brooklyn Brewery and Hans Peter Drexler from Schneider Brewery in Germany collaborated on two different versions of the same style. The Schneider version was brewed in Germany at the Centuries old Schneider brewery and was released in very limited quantities. The Brooklyn version was brewed in the NYC Brooklyn Brewery and was released in Bombers only, again on a very limited basis. As with all collaborations the brewery that brews it is the one that distributes it. We are lucky to have a great relationship with Schneider and their local distributor and we were able to get delivery on the last 6 kegs in the country. We’ve just recieved these kegs and when our supply runs out it’s gone forever. I may cellar a couple of kegs for Octoberfest so what we have won’t last long. The Brooklyn version will arrive with the Brooklyn truck designated for Garrett’s week here in New Orleans.

CLASSY OR TRASHY: BEER ASS CHICKEN

Ben — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:10:50 +0000

UPDATE! There must be something in the air because The Old Grey Lady also published a recipe for beer can chicken this week. I like the recipe below from L Magazine, though.

Steve Hindy, Brooklyn Brewery founder & president, actually told me that this was one of his favorite recipes. L Magazine provides a colorful step by step guide to preparing a delicious whole chicken with a can of Brooklyn Lager firmly positioned in its largest orifice.

By Brett Stetka for L Magazine

My wife and I debated the point all weekend: Is the cavity in a chicken the neck opening or the butt? Turns out it’s the butt. Once that was settled we procured a fresh chicken from Marlow and Daughters, fired up the grill and lodged a can of beer in its ass. Hence: Beer Ass Chicken. Or as it’s more often known, Beer Can Chicken.

I felt a certain evolutionary guilt about sticking a metal can up a fellow creature’s exit hole, and wished things had turned out differently in the neck vs. ass debate. But what’s done is done, and the incredibly moist and tender result eased my conscience.

My recipe is a modified version of Pat Neely’s, of Memphis barbecue and Food Network fame. Because yes, I have a thing for cooking shows with painfully canned banter (we all have our embarrassing vices: Conklin has golf; I have the Down Home With the Neelys [Ed.—I also count Down Home With the Neelys as a vice, for what it's worth.]). But do the Neelys use dark brown sugar and ground mustard? No they don’t, because doing so would be too extreme for the Food Network. Ok, it’s actually not that extreme, but I needed to make this recipe my own, and the brown sugar gives the chicken a nice charred and crispy caramelized crust. So without further ado, go make a Beer Ass Chicken this weekend:

INGREDIENTS:

For the rub:

Keep in mind these are rough estimates.

-1 tablespoons smoked paprika (careful – stuff’s powerfully smoky)

-2 tablespoons salt

-2 tablespoons onion powder

-1 tablespoon dark brown sugar (go easy here, otherwise the sugar can burn)

-1 tablespoon garlic powder

-1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

-1 tablespoon ground mustard

-1 tablespoon cumin

-2 teaspoons dried thyme

-2 teaspoons dried oregano

-2 teaspoons black pepper

For the Chicken:

-1 4 pound chicken, give or take a pound

-Vegetable oil

-1 12-ounce can of beer*

*A note on the beer: I like to use a medium-bodied lager with some malty sweetness to it for extra flavor; something like Brooklyn Lager, which does come in cans if you look hard enough. In reality it probably doesn’t matter what you use since the beer is mainly just a water source to help steam the chicken and keep it moist. But beer is more fun than soda, so you know, stick with beer.

Click here for directions and photos.

Looking back at back 40

Ben — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:01:15 +0000

(photo by Gabi Porter)

On Monday, one of our brewers, Chris Basso, paired up some of our finest beers with delectable bacon selections from Zingerman’s. The beer and bacon event went down at Back Forty. Check out Metromix’s coverage and photos here.

Farm Dinner At Egg

Ben — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:13:46 +0000

One of our favorite southern soul food joints in the world, Egg, is launching the first of a series of Farm Dinners on Thursday, June 24th. What in heckfire is a Farm Dinner? Well this is how Egg ‘splains it:

This year, we’re beginning a series of farm dinners to showcase the produce we’re growing at our farm in Oak Hill, New York. We’ll host a dinner on the last Thursday of every month until the ground freezes over. Each dinner will feature the best vegetables and fruits we’ve got growing at the time. We’ll offer one seating and a fixed-price 3 or 4 course menu: all you have to do is make a reservation and show up.

The first dinner will be Thursday, June 24 at 7:00 p.m. and will use our lettuces, baby carrots and beets, and radishes, along with whatever else has sprung up by then. We’ll serve the vegetables along with local lamb. The price for this dinner will be $45, which includes flights of Brooklyn’s braggable big bottles: Brooklyn Local 1, Local 2, Sorachi Ace and, yep, Black Ops.
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Well that certainly got us excited. But we wanted to know more. So we started pestering them over email for the menu. They haven’t finalized it but here are some idears they’ve been tossing around:

-amuse (chilled soup/pickled baby vegetables w. creme fraiche…)
-Lamb Sausage (merguez) with spoonbread (souffle style) and vegetables (depend on the farm availability, but probably chard with pickled chard stems, or maybe radishes)
-farro and farm greens salad, sliced lamb loin (cold)
- small portion midcourse: herb and baby greens salad with pulled rib meat and (maybe) one lamb chop
- Lamb “Country Captain” (lowcountry curry-style ragu) over fried grits (imagine a grilled polenta cake) with greens
- maybe a palate-cleanser type thing…gooseberry seltzer? might not happen
- dessert: either a chocolate dessert with cherries or a berry crumble with cream
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For tickets email mail@pigandegg.com or call (718) 599-2443. Por que no?

Awesome Bacon & Beer Event With Zingerman's @ Back Forty

Ben — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 22:10:43 +0000

Guys check out this press release written by a real live publicist!

Back Forty Hosts

Bacon and Beer Walk-Around Tasting

with Ari Weinzweig of Zingerman’s and

Christopher Basso of Brooklyn Brewery

Copy of “Zingerman’s Guide to Better Bacon”

or Growler of Brooklyn Beer Included with Ticket Price

On Monday, June 28th, Back Forty will host a bacon and beer walk-around tasting to honor guest Ari Weinzweig, the co-owner of legendary Midwest culinary mecca, Zingerman’s, and the author of “Zingerman’s Guide to Better Bacon.” Ari will be joined by Brooklyn Brewery brewer Christopher Basso, who will pair five of his beers with five bacon-y dishes from Ari and Back Forty Chef de Cuisine Shanna Pacifico.

The dishes and brews will be served at stations throughout the restaurant. Bacons to be incorporated into the dishes include: Heritage, Benton’s, Edward’s, Real Canadian Bacon Co. Peameal, Arkansas Long Pepper, and Back Forty’s Own Maple-Glazed House Cure. To view the complete menu, click here, or see below. As a take-home gift, attendees can choose between a Back Forty growler filled with Brooklyn Brewery beer or a copy of Ari’s book.

Date: Monday, June 28th

Time and Reservations: Reservations, which must be made through Brown Paper Tickets, are available between 6:30 PM and 9 PM. Please note: while this is a walk-around event, entry reservation times are in place to ensure an even distribution of attendees throughout the evening.

Location: 190 Ave. B (at 12th St.)

Cost: $94 (includes five bacon dishes, five draft beers, all tax and gratuity, plus a growler of Brooklyn Brewery beer or a copy of Ari’s book,)

Walk-Around Tasting Menu Crostini

Heritage Bacon, Beer Steamed Clams

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Bacon Side by Side

Benton’s and Edward’s Bacon,

Cherry Tomatoes, Salvatore’s Ricotta,

Herb Salad

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Bacon and Egg Sliders

Real Canadian Bacon Co. Peameal Bacon

Quail Egg, Green Olives, Parsley

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Pilau

Arkansas Long Pepper Bacon,

English Peas, Tokyo Turnips

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Pork Belly

Maple Glazed Back Forty Bacon,

Beluga Lentil Salad

Back Forty Hosts Bacon and Beer Walk-Around Tasting with Ari Weinzweig of Zingerman’s and Christopher Basso of Brooklyn Brewery

Copy of “Zingerman’s Guide to Better Bacon”or Growler of Brooklyn Beer Included with Ticket Price

On Monday, June 28th, Back Forty will host a bacon and beer walk-around tasting to honor guest Ari Weinzweig, the co-owner of legendary Midwest culinary mecca, Zingerman’s, and the author of “Zingerman’s Guide to Better Bacon.” Ari will be joined by Brooklyn Brewery brewer Christopher Basso, who will pair five of his beers with five bacon-y dishes from Ari and Back Forty Chef de Cuisine Shanna Pacifico.

Date: Monday, June 28th

Location: 190 Ave. B (at 12th St.)

Cost: $94 (includes five bacon dishes, five draft beers, all tax and gratuity, plus a growler of Brooklyn Brewery beer or a copy of Ari’s book,) get tickets right here.

Walk-Around Tasting Menu Crostini

Heritage Bacon, Beer Steamed Clams

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Bacon Side by Side

Benton’s and Edward’s Bacon,

Cherry Tomatoes, Salvatore’s Ricotta,

Herb Salad

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Bacon and Egg Sliders

Real Canadian Bacon Co. Peameal Bacon

Quail Egg, Green Olives, Parsley

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Pilau

Arkansas Long Pepper Bacon,

English Peas, Tokyo Turnips

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Pork Belly

Maple Glazed Back Forty Bacon,

Beluga Lentil Salad

Guess Who's coming to dinner? Garrett & The Swedish Chef

Ben — Mon, 10 May 2010 18:04:56 +0000

Our Brewmaster tends to travel quite a bit — doing beer dinners around the country, collaborating with brewmasters at foreign breweries, etc. Below is a clip from a recent trip he took to Sweden. At about 8 minutes in, watch Garrett navigate the bi-lingual waters of the Swedish Today Show.

The City Reliquary Presents: The First Ever Meals and Spiels

Ben — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:48:13 +0000

Our good friends over at Brooklyn’s City Reliquary have come up with a super fun and creative way to raise funds for their museum, a bastion of all things historically Brooklyn. Buy a ticket for this delicious and educational feast before they sell out.

From CityReliquary.Org
An Evening of Dinner & Lectures about NYC’s Food!
April 27th from 7-10pm at The Brooklyn Kitchen – 100 Frost Street.

WILLIAMSBURGH, BROOKLYN. The City Reliquary Museum and Civic Organization, in partnership with a host of Brooklyn’s finest purveyors of food, is putting on an event that is NOT to be missed. The First Ever Meals and Spiels, An Evening of Dinner & Lectures about NYC’s Food! Meals and Spiels is a dinner that will focus on the incredible food shops, breweries, bakeries, and kitchens of North Brooklyn. What’s more, each dish and beverage in the Meal will come paired with a lecture about the food on your fork and beverage in your glass! All proceeds will go towards the City Reliquary’s operational funds, to keep us open to the community at large. Guests will be able to take home a Goody Bag stuffed with City Reliquary souvenirs and a Not for Tourists guidebook and more.

The meal will take place at The Brooklyn Kitchen,100 Frost Street Brooklyn NY, and the menu will consist of:

BEVERAGES:

Brooklyn Brewery’s Special Selection of Paired Beers while Matt Levy of the Levys’ Unique New York! explains the importance of Bushwick’s Breweries in the 19th century

Tap Water featuring Manhattan Borough Historian Michael Miscione explaining the story of the NYC Aqueduct system and NY’s continual thirst for fresh drinking water

APPETIZERS:

Hot Dogs from The Meat Hook while Jeff Tancil talks about the history of the Hot Dog

Dumplings from M Shanghai while Harley Spiller converses about Chinese Food and its history in NYC

MAIN COURSE:

Cuts of 5-7 lb. Man-Steak from The Meat Hook with Paul Lukas of Beer Frame discussing the History of the All-You-Can-Eat Beefsteak in NYC lore.

Shucked Oysters

Fish from the Roebling Tea Room while Tara DePorte of the Lower East Side Ecology Center talks about Health and Fishing in the Estuary that is the East River

All Sides will be created by Saltie

DESSERT:

Sugar Sweet Treat from Saltie’s baking genius while we learn about the sugar industries stay in Brooklyn

Coffee courtesy of Oslo with a presentation by Liz Clayton. Liz offers us a conversation about the roasted bitter bean’s history in NYC

All funds raised at the benefit will go to the City Reliquary’s operating costs.

April 27th from 7-10pm at The Brooklyn Kitchen – 100 Frost Street Brooklyn NY.

Tickets are $150, and will be available in advance at www.cityreliquary.org

Only 85 tickets are available – this incredibly exclusive event is sure to sell out. Come taste your history and learn about your dinner at this sure-to-be-popular event.

Cru vs Brew Fundraiser For Haiti

Ben — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:32:27 +0000

From BaristaNet.com

Amanti Vino’s wine vs. beer competition dinner on March 23 at the Woman’s Club of Upper Montclair wasn’t the buttoned-up affair I expected. Thankfully. Au contraire, it was casual, friendly, fun and partying on a Tuesday night seemed positively decadent. The five-course dinner was punctuated by friendly and comical sparring between the master wine wonk (Fred Dexheimer) and the master beer brewer (Garrett Oliver). Between the two of them, who were vying for top dog for their wine and beer pairings, they had Amanti Vino staff (Will, Amelia, Thad, Wes and Tim) busy pouring a selection of eight micro-crafted beers and seven wines produced in countries from Greece to Uruguay.

The pairings were going fine, and our table we even got seconds of the fantastic Robert Sinskey Vin Gris (Napa). But we all almost lost it at the cheese course, which featured three cheeses each paired with a brew and a cru! That’s right, the cheese plate brought 6 more glasses. Not that we didn’t enjoy it.

I went to the dinner thinking, I’ll just humor Amanti Vino owner Sharon Sevrens, because really, BEER pairings? To my astonishment, the fine brews provided by Brooklyn Brewery and picked by Oliver were on target complementing the meal. Our table, for the most part, favored the brew pairings over the wine. Several of the beers, complex and spicy, are only available at brewery headquarters in Brooklyn.

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Cru Vs Brew

Ben — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:13:30 +0000

Join Master Sommelier Fred Dexheimer & Brooklyn Brewery Brewmaster Garrett Oliver as they square off to pit their respective expertise against each other alongside former Top Chef contender Ariane Duarte’s amazing gastronomical line-up.

When: Tuesday, March 23rd @ 7:30pm
Where: Woman’s Club of Upper Montclair, 200 Cooper Avenue

All net proceeds from the evening will be donated to World Cares Center, a nonprofit group working within Haitian communities. World Cares Center fosters sustainable, locally-led disaster preparedness, response and recovery efforts. World Cares Center’s work supports groups such as EDEYO, a Haitian school founded by Montclair residents in Port au Prince, My Father’s House Orphanage, the Family Health Clinic and many other local groups in Haiti.

Wine Geek and Hop Head Tickets ($160 per person) – $80, or half of the ticket price will be tax deductible and donated to World Cares Center.
Wine and Beer Connoisseur Tickets ($500 per person) – Attendance to a VIP cocktail party (6:30pm to 7:30pm), a seat at Garrett and Fred’s table, an autographed copy of Garrett’s book, The Brewmaster’s Table and more!

As we mentioned above, the theme of this event is a competition! Fred and Garrett are tasked with selecting a wine (from Amanti Vino) and beer (from Brooklyn Brewery) to pair with each of Ariane’s challenging, mouth watering courses described below.

At the conclusion of each course, a panel of judges will evaluate the success of Fred and Garrett’s pairings and select a winner. But wait, you count too! We will also poll the audience after each course and will include your vote in the tabulation.

Grab a napkin…

1st Course: Snapper Crudo, Avocado, Orange Tapioca, Malden Sea Salt, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2nd Course: Szechwan Peppercorn Salmon, Baby Bok Choy
3rd Course: Dry Barbecue Rubbed Flank Steak, Spinach Gratin Potato
4th Course: A selection of Artisanal Cheeses (donated by Tallmadge Cheese Market)
Dessert: Everyone’s favorite…Chocolate Flourless Cake!

Let the pairings begin!

To purchase tickets to Cru vs Brew, call the store (973) 509-WINE (9463). If you are unable to join, but would like to make a donation to World Cares Center, please contact Sharon Sevrens at sharon@amantivino.com.

Brooklyn Beer Dinner in Charleston, S.C.

Ben — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:59:39 +0000

From Charleston City Paper

Brewmaster Garrett Oliver will be on hand for the six-course event

by T. Ballard Lesemann

Chai’s Lounge & Tapas (462 King Street) announced an upcoming beer dinner with a very special guest. On Tues. Oct. 20 at 6 p.m., The Brooklyn Brewery’s longtime brewmaster Garrett Oliver — an authority in the United States on the subject of traditional beer and an acclaimed celebrity in the craft beer world — will be on hand to personally present six of his brewery’s lagers and ales with a six-course feast prepared by Executive Chef Derek Falta.

Oliver is the author of The Brewmaster’s Table and an avid and lecturer. He regularly hosts beer tastings and dinners, and he’s internationally recognized as an expert on traditional beer styles and their affinity with good food. In a recent summer issue, All About Beer magazine described Oliver as “the Beau Brummel of the brewing community … best known for bringing media attention to the pairing of beer and food.”

The menu, posted on the Brooklyn Brewery site, looks quite rich and colorful. Appetizers of pâté, pickled carrots, cucumbers, and “maple chicken lollipops” are paired with the Brooklyn Lager. Shrimp dumplings with two sauces come served with the Brooklyn Sorachi Ace. Spicy sweet potato bisque with buttermilk marinated cornmeal oysters accompany the Brooklyn East India Pale Ale. The main courses include wreckfish and blue crab succotash with the strong Brooklyn Local, and braised pork belly in pumpkin with collard greens and jalapeño corn bread with the popular Brooklyn Brown Ale. The dessert course features chocolate bread pudding with coffee ice cream alongside the mighty Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout.

Reservations are available for $65 per person (plus tax and tip). Limited space is available.

Tags: Beer, Dinners, Brooklyn Brewery, Chai’s, Chai’s Lounge & Tapas

Beer Dinner at Nick + Stef's in Manhattan

Ben — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:42:37 +0000

Courtesy, Patina Restaurant Group

Nick + Stef’s Executive Chef, Stephen Rosenbluth , has created a delicious-looking Autumnal menu for our upcoming beer dinner. At a very reasonable $49 per person, this is an affordable opportunity to see the wide range of flavors Brooklyn Brand beer can be paired with.

The menu and reservation info after the jump:

Crispy Calamari with Spicy Chili Sauce
Brooklyn Lager

Roasted Beet Salad with Red onion, Arugula, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Brooklyn Pilsner

Braised Pork Cheek with Mashed Potatoes
Brooklyn Brown Ale

Black Angus Short Ribs with Pumpkin Spaetzle, Roasted Chestnuts
Brooklyn Local 2

Golden Manchego Cheese with Raisin Pecan Toast

Brooklyn Local 1

Apple Fritters and Vanilla Sauce
Black Chocolate Stout

Call 212 563 4444 for reservations.
NICK & STEF’S STEAKHOUSE – NYC | Madison Square Garden
33rd St. and 8th Avenue | New York, NY

Finger On The Pulse Presents: A Dinner Party

Ben — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:04:46 +0000

Recently, we got together with our friends from Finger On The Pulse at their schmancy new loft for a couple glasses of Manhattan Project. They were in the middle of planning a dinner party starring the talents of Chef David Colston from Carroll Gardens’ Prime Meats. Well why not pair David’s delectable meal with some of Garrett’s most inventive beers while FOTP lay down the soundtrack? Yeah, why not. So, together we came up with what we’re sure will be a memorable beer dinner right here in the neighborhood.

Won’t you join us?

Here’s the nitty gritties from Finger On The Pulse:

Ladies and Gentleman, just because the summer is over, doesn’t mean that we are done with pairing great food & drinks with music. We are happy to announce our very first dinner party, coming up on October 29th. The illustrious David Colston from Prime Meats will be presiding over the stoves, while Garrett Oliver from Brooklyn Brewery will be pouring delicious beers from their special (and unreleased) reserves for a five-course menu. As always, Finger On The Pulse will be on the decks, pairing tasty tunes with delectable treats. Hosted in a beautiful loft, this is a food event not to be missed. Space is limited and going quickly, so please contact us at music@fotpnyc.com for reservation requests.

Check out the menu after the jump:

Aperitif: The Manhattan Project

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1st course

Manhattan Project cured Arctic Char with Water Melon Radish, Orange and Pumpernickel Crisps.

Paired with Brooklyn Local 1

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2nd course

Seared Diver Scallops with Baby Artichokes, Barigoule, Cranberry Beans and Lardon.

Paired with Brooklyn Local 2

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3rd course

Risotto with Beer Braised Pork Trotter, Pickled Mustard Seed, and grilled Wild Mushrooms.

Paired with Brooklyn Reinschweinsgebot

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4th course

Grilled Hangar Steak, Jalepeno, Fingerling Potato and Plums

Paired With Brooklyn Taza-fied

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Cheese Course

Grayson (washed-rind cheese)

Paired With Brooklyn Wild 1

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5th course

Quince Tarte Tatin with Pomegranate and Creme Fraiche

Paired With Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout

The Caddos, French, Spanish & Mexicans All Had Their Turn; Now Brooklyn Comes To Texas

Ben — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:53:59 +0000

Hot off the heels of a Japanese jaunt to the Kiuchi Brewery, Garrett is heading down to Austin, Texas for a couple of beer dinners. The first, on Wed, October 14th, will be at the 26-year old Dallas institution, Newport’s Seafood and Steakhouse. Garrett will lead diners through the 5 course pairing with grace and wit. And delicious beer. Tickets are a very reasonable $58 per person. We don’t need to tell you want to do with that information.

Reception begins at 6:30 & Dinner at 7:30.

$58. per person. Reservations are required.

Contact Newport’s at 214-954-0220 or info@ newportsdallas.com

Check out the menu after the jump.

Passed hors d’oeuvres:

House Smoked Atlantic Salmon

served on sourdough baguette

Chicken & Vegetable Kabobs

served with a ginger-soy marinade

Brooklyn Oktoberfest

New England Clam Chowder

a rich house specialty

Brooklyn Local 1

Crispy Fried Calamari

served with spicy marinara

Brooklyn East India Pale Ale

Filet of Beef Tenderloin with a

Brooklyn Brown Ale Glaze

served with fresh garlic whipped potatoes

Brooklyn Local 2

Post Road Pumpkin Ale Cheesecake

topped with fresh whipped cream

Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout

www.newports.us | 703 McKinney Ave., Dallas, TX 75202 | 214.954.0220/214.969.0934

A Brooklyn Beer Dinner in Austin

Ben — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:16:33 +0000

Brooklyn bands are always appearing in Austin. Now it’s our Brewmaster’s turn. On October 15 at 7pm, Garrett Oliver will be leading a beer dinner at Olivia, the Mediterranean-with-a-Southern-spin-spot that Bon Appétit named one of America’s 10 best new restaurants of 2009.

As guests inevitably enjoy the menu, they will have the opportunity to meet and talk with Garrett as he makes his customary rounds of the room. He will speak at the beginning of the dinner and very briefly between courses to inform diners about the beers and the pairings.

$75 per person. For reservations please call 512.804.2700 or email jerry@olivia-austin.com

Now. Click below for the menu and get psyched.

Oyster Diablo

Baked Gulf Oyster with a Spicy-Tequila Butter, House made Bacon, Parmesan Crust

Brooklyn East India Pale Ale

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Yellow Fin Tuna Carpaccio

Boggy Creek Farm Arugula Salad, Black Truffle Aioli, Black Lava Sea Salt

Brooklyn Local 1

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Orecchiette Carbonara

House made Guancial, Texas Quail Egg Yolk

Brooklyn Local 2

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South Texas Antelope Petite Filet Au Pouve

Apricot Demi, Pure Luck Feta Cheese, Smashed Fingerling Potatoes, Mesquite Texas Olive Oil

Brooklyn Brown Ale

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Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout Float

Crème Fraiche Ice Cream and Toasted Salty Beer Nuts

Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout

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For this unique event, please make reservations by calling 512.804.2700. Olivia is located at 2043 S. Lamar Blvd, Austin TX, 78704 and to learn more, please visit www.olivia-austin.com.