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The Craft Brewer’s Conference Beer & Food Experience

April 7th, 2013 • No Comments

The Craft Brewer’s Conference Beer & Food Experience..

2013-03-25 21.58.13So what happens when a couple thousand or so Brewer’s and their beer-loving cohorts come to DC to partake in a 3 day Conference around Beer? Total Chaos! OK, it wasn’t that crazy (I skipped alot of the Shenanigans..), but it started off for me with a serious beer dinner at Birch & Barley on Monday, March 25th, 2013 – Charlie Bravo Charlie (which stands for Craft Brewer’s Conference..get it??) Rare Beer Dinner: Volume #1

Let’s take you through the menu and beers..

Aperitif: Share the Rainbow a Collaboration by Bluejacket, Allagash and Peekskill Breweries.2013-03-25 19.23.21

Ahi Tartare & Maui Ginger Saison

Ahi Tartare & Maui Ginger Saison

Dish #1: Ahi Poke Tartare (Soy-Mirin, Tobiko, Wasabi Peas, Wonton, Sesame)
Beer Pairing: Maui Ginger Saison by Maui Brewing Co., Hawaii

Dish #2: Seared Shad Roe (Lemon Puree, Braised Escarole, Sherry-Bacon Sauce, Arugula)
Beer Pairing: Surly Smoke Lager by Surly Brewing Co., Minnesota

Shad Roe w/ Surly Smoke Lager

Shad Roe w/ Surly Smoke Lager

2013-03-25 20.22.52Dish #3: Handcut Fettucine (Littleneck Clams, Chili Flake, Toasted Garlic, Crispy Pancetta)
Beer Pairing: Black Stallion by Flying Dog Brewery, Frederick, Maryland

Dish #4: Roasted Squab (Toasted Farro-Marcona Almond, Fresh Radish, Roasted Sunchokes)
Beer Pairing: Barrel-Aged Ghouls Night Out by DC Brau, Washington, D.C.

Dish #5: Fourme D’Ambert (Cream Sherry-Plumped Dark Raisins, Rosemary, Hazelnut Butter)
Beer paired – Firestone Walker (CA) XV

Dessert: Vanilla Bean Cheesecake (Citrus Segments, Blood Orange Sorbet, Ginger-Cardamom Pound Cake, Basil)
Beer Paired – Hunahpu’s Imperical Stout (FL), Cigar City

Roasted Squab - Yumm!

Roasted Squab – Yumm!

DC Brau Barrel-Aged Ghouls Night Out

DC Brau Barrel-Aged Ghouls Night Out

Digestif: Odic Equum (Co) Avery Brewing

Brandon Skall of DC Brau!

Brandon Skall of DC Brau!

Meg Parisi - Head Brewer at Bluejacket Brewery, Washington, D.C.

Meg Parisi – Head Brewer at Bluejacket Brewery, Washington, D.C.