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Mountain Mash Craft Beer & Cuisine – Lutsen

By on September 27, 2011in beer events, breweries

This sounds very cool. If you’ve never visited Lutsen, you should. Absolutely beautiful…

Lutsen Mountains and Harriet Brewing have teamed for a weekend of beer, art, food and music, Oct. 14-16.  Details here (and below):

Rauchfest Up North Release Party
Friday, October 14, 2011 –   $25 Click here to buy
Friday night welcomes guests for Harriet Brewing’s Up North Rauchfest Release at Papa Charlie’s. Your ticket includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, a sampling of this new smoked Oktoberfst lager, live entertainment, and of course the company of your fellow craft beer, art, and music lovers amidst Lutsen Mountain’s spectacular scenery.

Mountain Mash Beer Pairing Dinner
Saturday, October 15, 2011 –    $75 Click here to buy
Take the enchanting gondola ride to the top of Moose Mountain for an intimate beer pairing dinner at the Summit Chalet. Chef Richard Selz will prepare a five-course meal paired with each of Harriet’s unique craft brews that promises to delight the Oktober palate. Guests will not only enjoy a sumptuous meal in this spectacular mountaintop chalet, but stories from Harriet’s founder and brewer Jason Sowards and live art by Jesse Brodd (Harriet’s resident artist and the person responsible for all of the brewery’s label art) will entertain throughout the evening. After the dinner event, the party will commence at Papa Charlie’s with live music by Timmy Haus. All attendees of the Saturday night dinner event will receive a commemorative beer glass.

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.