Category: beer events

Mort Noir Tapping at Rock Bottom

By on September 24, 2011in beer events, brewpubs

Stop in at Rock Bottom for the tapping of their Mort Noir, a Belgian Dark Strong Ale.

It got its name (schoolboy French for “Black Death”) from the reaction to the color and strength of the brew as it left the Brew Kettle. A dark malty Belgian style ale, matured over raisins. The beer has moderate fruit flavors with lots of malt character. Ultimately this beer will be served in bottles but we like it so much we thought we should give you a sneak peek. Stop by for a glass of this outstanding beer.

Rock Bottom Brewer’s Dinner

By on September 24, 2011in beer dinners, beer events, brewpubs

Rock Bottom is putting on a five course Brewer’s Dinner of fall-inspired food and beer. There are only 40 seats available so don’t delay making your reservation.

Cost: $40/person
Reservations: 612-332-2739

~ Starter ~
Cheeses
Chef’s choice of three Creamy Cheeses: Prairie Breeze Cheddar, Delice de Bourgogne and Mobay Cheese. Served with Fruit, nuts and lavosh crackers.
Paired with our Chardonnay Barrel Aged Rye Saison.

~ Salad ~
Beets
Beets and Oranges, accompanied with arugula, toasted walnuts and a warm goat cheese toast then drizzle with blood oranges dressing.
Paired with Rock Bottom Red Ale.

~ Soup ~
Pumpkin
Sweet flavor of Roasted Pumpkin, teaming well with other savory ingredients, such as parsnips, leeks, celery and a hint of nutmeg to make a warm and comforting dish.
Paired with Lemongrass Belgian White Ale.

~ Entrée ~
Hickory Roast Beef Leg
A USDA Choice beef leg seasoned with fresh herbs and garlic, hickory smoked and roasted with seasonal vegetables, topped with mustard and red wine sauce. Accompanied by Roasted Red Peppers mashed potatoes.
Paired with our Smoked Porter.

~ Dessert ~
Chocolate Caramel Flan with Butter Rum Sauce.
Paired with Cocoa Nib Infused Pipers Finger Ale.

Beer Dinner Tonight at Caribe

By on September 23, 2011in beer dinners, beer events

There are still spots open for tonight’s amazing beer dinner at Caribe in St Paul, featuring a five-course meal prepared by Chef Tony Panelli. What makes this event extra-special is that Certified Cicerone and Midwest Sales Manager of Artisanal Imports Adam Schulte (formerly of the Ale Jail and recently-relocated to Chicago), will be on hand to guide you through the imported beers he’s chosen especially for the meal.

What are the beers? Well it’s Artisanal Imports so only the finest (in this case) Belgian & Dutch delicacies…..Deus, St-Feuillien, La Trappe Dubbel, Triple Karmeliet, Pauwel Kwak, Urthel Samaranth and maybe a special surprise we’re told. And the menu is quite impressive too 🙂

View the full menu and other essential details here. Seats are $78. No reservation is necessary.

Heritage Thursday Tasting: Lagunitas

By on September 21, 2011in beer events, beer stores

Drink up with Heritage! This week they’ll be sampling beer from Lagunitas. If only I could make it! As luck would have it, I’ll be in Petaluma in October, though. You? You’re not coming with me. So head over to Heritage between 5 and 7 on Thursday.

We’re being taken over by Petaluma, CA’s Lagunitas Brewing Co this week and couldn’t be happier.  This Thursday the 22nd from 5-7PM we’ll have their North Central MidWestern CornBelt Regional Vice Manager for Quality Control Sampling and Supply-Vectored Beverage Implementation Sean McHugh in-store to pour samples of their newest release Bavarian-Styled Doppel Weizen, plus a few others. This new release is a collaboration with the Freistaat Bayern Brothers, founders of ROLEC, a German based company that built the Lagunitas brewhouse for their current expansion (they’ve also done equipment at Victory Brewing, Brooklyn, Magic Hat, Firestone Walker, Stone, North Coast & more).

And while we’re at it, we’re gonna make our 20% off Bomber of the Week is their Lucky 13 alt.

Beer School This Week

By on September 20, 2011in bars/restaurants, beer events

Join Lanny Hoff of Artisanal Imports at Minneapolis Beer School. He’ll be talking about Belgian beer and beer styles, the charming story of Kolsch and pouring four great beers. 5:30PM, Wednesday, Sep. 21 at Republic in Four Corners (across from Town Hall Brewery).