Category: beer dinners

Haute Dish Beer Extravaganza

By on September 20, 2010in bars/restaurants, beer dinners, beer events

Man, lots of awesome $hit happening in the days leading up to ABR. Here’s one more you won’t want to miss. Sure, it’s tagged as a beer dinner, but this one is so much more.

Haute Dish is offering a Six Course Beer Dinner featuring the following brewery, er, reps and their beer.

Omar Ansari, owner of Surly Brewing
Larry Bell, owner of Bell’s Brewing
David Engbers, owner of Founders Brewing
Jeff Brown, owner of Boulder Beer
Tony Magee, owner of Lagunitas
Matt Long, brewmaster at Big Sky Brewing

5:30-6:30 Meet and Greet
6:45 seating

The beer list will consist of several hard-to-find beers from these breweries paired with Chef Landon Shoenfeld’s delicious food.

Tickets are $100. Please RSVP to Haute Dish @ 612-338-8484

Summit Pairings in Grand Marais

By on August 28, 2010in beer dinners, beer events

Summit is teaming up with Chez Jude in Grand Marais to offer two food and beer pairing events.

First, on October 9th there will be a five course pairing dinner.

First Course: Chef Crafted Bison Wild Rice Bratwurst, Beer & Brown Mustard Aioli, Wood Fire Baked Beer Cracker, Wild Rice Gouda Cheese, Fig Chutney
Summit Pilsener

Second Course: Mussels Steamed in Beer, Creme Fraiche, Herbs
Summit India Pale Ale

Third Course: Wood Fire Roasted Pekin Duck Breast, Arugala Salad, Honey Thyme Scented Red Ale Glace
Summit Horizon Red Ale

Intermezzo: Summit Extra Pale Ale Sorbet

Entree: Beer Braised Short Ribs of Beef, Balsamic Reduction Sauce, German Style Roasted Potato Trio, Caramelized Purple Cabbage
Summit Oktoberfest

Dessert: Chocolate Stout Torte, Chocolate Stout Toffee Chip Ice Cream, Palate of Sauces
Summit Great Northern Porter

Cost: $65/person (includes tax and gratuity)

Then the following morning there will be a demonstration cooking class with Executive Chef Judi Barsness.

First Course: Wood Fire Caramelized Trio of Onions & Beer Soup, Gruyere Pastry Crouton
Summit Pilsener

Second Course: Roasted Quail Breast Salad, Maple Quail Jus, Poached Quail Egg, Black Mission Figs, Red Onion, Sage
Summit Oktoberfest

Intermezzo: Summit Extra Pale Ale Sorbet

Dessert: Chocolate Toasted Nut Tart, Palate of Sauces
Summit Great Northern Porter

Cost: $50/person (includes tax, gratuity, and recipes)

To take part in either event (or make a weekend of it and do both), reserve your spot by calling Chez Jude at 218-387-9113.

Brad the Beerguy’s Comman Man/Woman Beer Dinner

By on August 23, 2010in beer dinners, beer events

$30 for an entire evening, including : Lion Stout 8.8% (draft!), Lion Imperial 8.8% Lager, Cocopah Brown Ale (The only Mexican micro ale in the USA), Delirium Tremens (draft!) and Delirium Nocturnum as well as four grille Items prepared by an actual chef! Kick back on the Calhoun Square rooftop, in the brand spanking new Kitchen Window Cooking School grill area. “Importer Hans Heikinnen of Lion products will regale you with tales of desperation from the fetid jungles of Sri Lanka. You will take home, if you wish, a free lion mug or stemware glass. $30.00 Covers EVERYTHING!”

Tue, August 31st – Event is hosted from 6:30-9:00pm and spots can be booked via Email at : Classcoordinator (@Kitchenwindow.com) OR Call Kitchen Window Cooking School and follow the menu to “Cooking Classes” : 612-824-4417

Happy Gnome Merchant Du Vin Beer Dinner

By on August 23, 2010in beer dinners

Tuesday Sept 23rd The Happy Gnome is traveling to Europe, bringing back a beer dinner to explore some of the best beers imported. They will be working with Merchant du Vin, who imports Ayinger, Samuel Smith, Westmalle, Lindemans and more. They have selected a German beer, a lambic, an English stout and IPA, and a trappist so you can take a beer tour with us. The cost is $85 all inclusive. You get to ask all the beer questions you want and learn while enjoying a five course dinner. Sign up at
www.thehappygnome.com under the calendar.