Category: food pairing

Last Night’s Schell’s Rooftop Pig Roast at Sky Bar in Pictures

By on August 15, 2012in bars/restaurants, beer dinners, breweries, food pairing

Last night atop the Uptown Cafeteria on the Sky Bar some food and Schell’s beer magic happened. It was my first experience at a beer dinner and it was well worth the wait. Here’s what it looked like.

Ted Marti warming up the crowd

Course one, roasted red pepper bisque with Schell’s Pils

Course two, duck prosciutto-pear salad with Schell’s Radler

Course three, housemade lamb sausage with Schell’s Emerald Rye

Main course, roasted suckling pig with Schell’s FireBrick

Dessert, Hefeweizen glazed hazelnut chocolate & banana tart with honey ice cream & Schell’s Hefeweizen

Better Beer Society Brown Bag Blind Tasting Belgian Bonanza

By on August 6, 2012in bars/restaurants, beer education, beer events, food pairing

I took a little liberty with that title… In any case, Better Beer Society announced today that they will partner with Republic in MInneapolisfor the third edition of their Brown Bag Blind Tasting Events on September 22nd. As with other events in the series, BBS’s goal is to “challenge and educate your palate” and expand your experience with beer via aroma, flavor and perhaps a little entertainment. Round 3 focuses upon the theme “A Trip to Belgium” and will include 25 special taps and bottles exploring the flavors of Belgium. The event will feature a panel of special guest speakers (just a guess, but perhaps a beer knight?!) as well Belgian style cuisine.

To add a little candi sugar to the pot, BBS has teamed up with Duvel USA to offer one lucky winner a chance to win two round-trip tickets to Belgium! Check out the ticket link for complete details and to read more about the event: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/264873

Buy your tickets early, this event will sell out! Tickets are $45.

Sunner Fest at Blackbird

By on July 27, 2012in bars/restaurants, beer events, food pairing, general beer

Saturday afternoons in August join Blackbird Cafe for traditional Cologne Style Service of Sunner Kolsch! From 2-5 you can purchase $3 glasses of Sunner Kolsch or purchase a whole tray for your table. Your beers will continue to be replenished until you signal to stop by placing your Sunner coaster over your glass, just like in Cologne. They are also putting together some inspired fare from the kitchen!