Category: beer events

NYE at Ngon

By on December 26, 2011in beer dinners, beer events

Once again, Hai over at Ngon Bistro has lined up quite the tasting menu for New Years Eve for only $40.

First Course: Coconut Cream & Acorn Squash Soup, candied walnuts and house-cured bacon
Second Course: House Cured Lamb Belly & Daikon Cake, local greens in a wasabi sauce
Third Course: Wild rice crusted Star Prairie Trout & oyster mushrooms with a spicy quava mint sauce
Fourth Course: Five spice Braised Fischer Farms Pork Shank with sweet potatoes & pickled greens

For an extra charge, your meal can be paired with your choice of wine ($20) or beer ($15)–but given that they’ll be tapping Surly Darkness, Surly Five & a firkin of Lift Bridge Farm Girl with Asian plums, I’d opt for the beer.

Reservations can be made at their website or their Facebook page, but make yours today, its sure to fill up!

NYE Dinner at Barley John’s

By on December 21, 2011in beer events, brewpubs, food pairing

Say goodbye to 2011 with a great dinner at Barley John’s. The five-course meal is available a la carte with or without wine/beer pairings. Receive 10% off if you order all five courses. Reservations: 651-636-4670.

Course 1
Chilled Mediterranean Stye White Prawns with Cream Dill Sauce and Classic Red Cocktail Sauce served with steamed broccoli & cherry tomatoes – $15
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Hush Puppies & Grilled Zucchini with rémoulade – $8
(Wine | Beer Pairing: Champagne | Duval )

Course 2
Sugar Snap Peas & Tomatoes with Salmon Tartare – $16
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Field Greens & Roasted Root Vegetables with Apple and Pear – $12
(Wine | Beer Pairing: Barnard Griffin Fume Blanc | Little Barley Bitter)

Course 3
Florentine Stuffed Steelhead Trout & Sole with sage butter on pappardelle – $23
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Grilled Buffalo Tenderloin with MN Wild Rice, Roasted Celeriac & Parsnips with Wild Mushroom Ragout – $36
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Tuxedo Truffle Gnocchi with fresh peas, roasted walnuts, Parmigiano-Reggiano and crème fraîche with braised greens – $34
(Wine | Beer Pairing: Carpe Noctum Pinot Noir | Wild Brunette)

Course 4
Cheese Plate
Freisago (Sheppards Way, MN) | Hook’s 15yr Cheddar (WI) | Bucheron Montchevré (CA) with Roasted Bell Pepper Pesto, Marinated Mushrooms – $22
(Wine | Beer Pairing: Ben Marco Expresivo – Smoked Porter)

Course 5
Triple Layer Cheesecake -or- Chocolate & Cranberry Layer Cake -or- Pumpkin Cheesecake Tartlet -or- Coconut Cloud Cake
(Wine | Beer: Imperial Stout)

St. Cloud Craft Beer Expo 2012

By on December 19, 2011in beer events

The St Cloud Craft Beer Expo is dedicated to bring beer lovers from St. Cloud and the Twin Cities shining examples of the wonderful movement of craft beer from across the United States.

This event will allow you to indulge your palate with fine craft brews in a commemorative glass, while also being able to educate yourself on the wonderful styles of beer available to you. Come join us on Saturday, January 21st, 2012 at the River’s Edge Convention Center in beautiful downtown St. Cloud.

Beer Dabbler Winter Carnival 2012

By on December 19, 2011in beer events

Saturday, January 28, 2012,  St. Paul Farmer’s Market

The Third Annual Beer Dabbler Winter Carnival event offers a day of craft and micro-brew tasting for every kind of beer lover. With new expanded event grounds at The St. Paul Farmer’s Market, the biggest outdoor winter beer festival in Minnesota just got even better.

For $30 advance or $40 day-of, Dabblers will receive a souvenir sampling glass, access to great live music, brewer appearances, special craft beer releases, and much more. Whether this is to be your first beer festival or you’re a seasoned hop-head, The Beer Dabbler has something for you in the more than 200 different craft brews from more than 60 breweries.

Tickets are available online and at The Four Firkins (St. Louis Park), Ale Jail (St. Paul), and Thomas Liquors (St. Paul).

Winterfest

By on December 19, 2011in beer events

Mark your calendars (assuming you have tickets!) for the 11th Annual Winterfest, put on by the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild. This craft beer sampling event celebrates beer brewed in Minnesota by the breweries and brew pubs that are current members of the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild. Chase out the winter chill with a multitude of Winter Warmers, hearty food, beer education, entertainment and music.

Tickets are SOLD OUT, however watch the site, as there will be ticket contests leading into Winterfest!