Category: beer dinners

New Years at Ngon

By on December 22, 2010in bars/restaurants, beer dinners, beer events

Per tradition, Ngon Vietnamese Bistro will be tapping their keg of Surly Darkness at 5pm on New Years Eve and will be available for the incredible price of $6 until its gone.  Hai is also working on some more specialty beers for that night.

And if you’re looking for that perfect New Years Eve dinner, Ngon is offering a Four Course dinner for $40 with optional MN beer (yes, Darkness is one of the beers) or wine pairings.

The complete menu will be available the week of New Years Eve and will also include a vegetarian option. Call now for reservations, 651-222-3301.

UPDATE: MENU ANNOUNCED

Here is the tasting menu($40) for NYE. Beer($13) & Wine($19) pairings are available. We will be tapping Surly Darkness & a firkin of Lift Bridge Chestnut Brown with roasted hazelnuts a.k.a the nutsack. Call for reservations, as always NYE is a busy night. Cheers, Hai

First Course Fischer Farms pork belly & green beans in a ginger sauce (Vegetarian: Fried tofu & green beans in a ginger sauce)

Second Course House Cured Salmon: Anise cured salmon with a daikon cake in a cilantro sauce (Vegetarian: Curry tempura shiitake mushroom & daikon cake in cilantro sauce)

Third Course Pheasant Pasta: House-made pheasant sausage, fresh Thai basil pasta & asparagus in an anise cream sauce (Vegetarian: Mock duck braised in pho spices, Thai basil pasta & asparagus in a cream sauce)

Fourth Course Thit Kho: Braised Fischer Farms pork shank with sweet potatoes, egg, & mustard greens (Vegetarian: House made sweet potato & scallion stuffed raviolli, grape tomatoes, shiitake mushrooms, asparagus, & almonds in a curry butternut squash sauce)

Brasa Darkest Day of the Year

By on December 18, 2010in bars/restaurants, beer dinners, beer events

Brasa St. Paul brings you their Winter Solstice event.

Cultures from all around the globe celebrate our Earth’s maximum axial tilt in late December in their own unique ways — Brasa wants to start our own tradition. We will be celebrating the Winter Solstice with a party at Brasa St. Paul on December 21st, 2010.

Cold beer, hot food, and live music from The Midnight Mo Experience and Big Trouble! to keep you warm on winter’s longest night. We will be tapping several limited release brews and Brasa’s kitchen has some awesome seasonal specialties in mind.

With your $15 admission you will get SIX (food/beer) tickets to spend however you wish. One ticket will be worth one 5 oz sample of any beer or a small plate of food.

Food
Masa Cake with Roasted Squash and Mole
Chopped Brisket Slider with Pickles and Onion
Smoked Crispy Chicken Wings with Preserved Citrus and Chili Sauce
Chocolate Torte Squares with Pecan Praline

Beer
Surly Darkness
Bell’s Christmas Ale
Sierra Nevada 30th Anniversary Ale
Great Lakes Christmas Ale
Firkin of Summit Oatmeal Stout

Whatever the solstice means to you, come celebrate with us! Sponsored in Part by the Beer Dabbler.

Tickets on Sale Now @ http://darkestdayoftheyear.eventbrite.com/

The Week Before Christmas at Rock Bottom

By on December 16, 2010in beer dinners, beer events, brewpubs

The week leading up to Christmas is going to be a good one at Rock Bottom. It starts off Tuesday, which is also the Winter Solstice. Be there at the exact time of the Winter Solstice and get an exclusive free taste of their latest creation.

On Wednesday they’re offering a five course holiday brewer’s dinner for $50/person (includes tax and gratuity). Call 612-332-2739 to reserve your seat.

They wrap up the festivities on Thursday with a tapping of Belgian Tripel, described as a Golden Belgian Style Ale with hints of pear and banana dominating the nose while a slight spiciness dominates the finish. Beware though, it may go down smooth and warm your belly but at 8.7% ABV it might do other things to you as well. Be on hand at 6:00 to receive a free glass.

Summit Beer Dinner at Axel’s

By on November 22, 2010in beer dinners, beer events

Join host Mark Stutrud at Axel’s Bonfire on Grand Avenue in St. Paul for a multi-course Summit beer dinner.

Menu
Reception Course: Bull Bite Crostini topped with roma tomatoes and bearnaise sause. Paired with Summit Extra Pale Ale.

First Course: Summit Gazpacho made with Bonfire’s signature Bloody Mary mix, fresh avocado and cilantro, kissed with Don Julio. Paired with Summit Pilsener.

Second Course: Butter Lettuce Salad with Asian pears, figs, fresh mint, sweet grape tomatoes and Manchego cheese, drizzled with watermelon vinaigrette. Paired with Summit India Pale Ale.

Third Course: Barbacoa Tacos with cilantro and white onions, served with a side of spicy jalenpeno-tomatillo salsa and a jicama and radish slaw. Paired with Summit Horizon Red Ale.

Fourth Course: Slow Roasted Pork Tenderloin garnished with blackberry-jalepeno sauce, accompanied with oven-roasted vegetables and pumpkin smashed potatoes. Paired with Summit Winter Ale.

Fifth Course: Chocolate Flan with warm caramel sauce. Paired with Summit Imperial Pumpkin Porter.

Cost: $50/person (includes tax and gratuity)
Call 651-312-1299 to reserve your seat.