Supporter CircleFleur De HoublonPaired with Cured Salmon on KohlrabiChef's Notes: The classic notes of cured salmon with Ommegang's house yeast strain start the palate off, while the kohlrabi brings out the earthy and fruity notes in the hops.
Supporter CircleThree PhilosophersPaired with Pulled Lamb Cassoulet with Flageolet Beans, Pomegranate and Fine HerbsChef's Notes: Lamb and Three Philosophers has long been a classic pairing. The flageolets pull out the grain and the pomemgranate highlights the dark fruit notes.
Brooklyn Brewery
Supporter CircleBlack OpsPaired with Chicken Liver and ChocolateChef's Notes: The champagne yeast used in Black Ops deserves the rich delicacy of chicken liver and dark chocolate.
Supporter CircleBrooklyn Sorachi AcePaired with Black Bass Ceviche with Papaya-Pickled Onion and JalapenoChef's Notes: The lemongrass and lemon zest notes of the Sorachi Ace blend into the ceviche with the papaya, adding a touch of fruit to the palate. The delicate use of jalepeño brings out a crisp, dry finish.
Table Group 4Signature DubbelPaired with Duck Rillete with Peach Hoisin on Black BriocheChef's Notes: The classic pairing of duck and dubbel is accented by the peach pulling on the sugars and the brioche bringing the malt forward.
Table Group 4Signature GosePaired with Tart Apple and Brie in Puff PastryChef's Notes: Apple notes on the beer tie into the pastry, while the salt brings out the brie and biscuit notes in both the beer and dish.
Table Group 4Avatar Jasmine IPAPaired with Celery Shortbread CookieChef's Notes: Look for notes of caramelized celery and clean malts to linger on the palate.
Table Group 4Super Fuzz Blood Orange Pale AlePaired with Jumbo Lump Crab Cake with Corn, Sweet Pepper and CitrusChef's Notes: The addition of blood orange to this pale ale adds a citrus touch to the crab cake, while the corn centers the palate on the malt in the beer.
Table Group 4Rise Up StoutPaired with Chicken Liver and ChocolateChef's Notes: Bitter, dark malts and the richness of this stout combine with the liver and dark chocolate for a bite of pure decadance.
Table Group 4Spring Migration 2013Paired with Murmura: Puffed Rice with Jaggery Sugar CaramelChef's Notes: Notes of cane sugar and rum in the beer are brought forward by the jaggery, while the puffed rice clears the way for the light sweetness in the beer to provide a clean finish.
Firestone Walker Brewing Company - Paso Robles, CA
Table Group 1ParabolaPaired with Aged Lardo on PumpernickelChef's Notes: The dark roast of the malt and pumpernickel blend on the palate while the aged lardo holds the alcohol back just for a bit.
Table Group 1Pivo PilsnerPaired with Fluke Crudo on Cucumber with Rhubarb and VermouthChef's Notes: The herbal notes of the vermouth accent the noble hops while the grain notes help the fluke and cucumber come across clean on the palate.
Flying Dog Brewery - Frederick, MD
Supporter CircleEasy IPAPaired with Yuzu Meringue garnished with TogarashiChef's Notes: The yuzu bounces off of the citrus and stone fruit notes, while the lightness of the meringue takes notice of the biscuity malt notes and low ABV.
Supporter CircleSingle Hop Sorachi AcePaired with Tart Apple and Brie in Puff PastryChef's Notes: The puff pastry calms the hops just long enough for the brie to come forward. The apple pulls fruit notes from the hops at the finish.
Supporter CircleHoly SheetPaired with Roasted Duck and Balsamic Peach with Toasted PepitasChef's Notes: The classic notes of roast duck and dubbel are further enhanced by the brandy barrel aging of the beer and the balsamic notes on the peach. The toasted pepitas help the palate clear the way for the last sip of beer.
Supporter CircleLoose CannonPaired with Aged Lardo on PumpernickelChef's Notes: The pumpernickel pulls out the malts in the beer while the lardo lets the hops shine through in cleansing the palate.
Table Group 9Jet Star Imperial IPAPaired with Shortbread Biscuit with Stilton and PearChef's Notes: The malt in the beer comes through with the help of the shortbread, while the hops are enhanced by the pear and help pull the Stilton off the palate.
Table Group 9Wrecking Ball Imperial StoutPaired with Demisphere of Grape Wrapped in Goat Cheese and PistachioChef's Notes: The chevre calms the intensity of the beer while the grape becomes sweeter with the alcohol. The pistachio wraps the palate back around to the malt.
Table Group 3Odin’s Gift – Nordic Amber AlePaired with Aged Lardo on PumpernickelChef's Notes: Look for the beer to add a gentle note of juniper to the lardo in this dish.
Table Group 3Thor’s Equinox – Dark Belgian StrongPaired with Shortbread Biscuit with Stilton and PearChef's Notes: While the pear plays off notes of fruit in the beer, the biscuit pulls to the Belgian yeast strain and the Stilton cuts the alcohol.
Supporter CircleVitners SaisonPaired with Green Pea Tapioca garnished with Smoked Salmon and MintChef's Notes: The crisp notes of the saison lift the tapioca off the palate, while the salmon is accented by the white grape juice added during fermentation of the beer.
Supporter CircleWhite IPAPaired with Sepia, Compressed Watermelon, Basil, Chili Oil, PistachioChef's Notes: Look for the melon, basil and chili oil to all interact on the palate at the same time yet in different places. The sepia holds the flavors on the palate while the pistachio brings out the finish in the beer.
Schlafly Beer - St. Louis, MO
Table Group 14Schlafly KolschPaired with Fluke Crudo on Cucumber with Rhubarb and VermouthChef's Notes: The light notes of the kolsh lift the fluke off of the palate, while the rhubarb leads to a crisp dry finish.
Table Group 14Schlafly Single Malt Scottish Style AlePaired with Celery Shortbread CookieChef's Notes: The celery lets the peat come through and shortbread allows the scotch flavor linger on the palate.
Table Group 5Double PlatinumPaired with Celery Shortbread CookieChef's Notes: The celery helps to pull notes of tarragon from the beer, while the shortbread presents notes of butter.
Table Group 5Monticello Reserve AlePaired with Goat Cheese Cheesecake with Crunchy Caramel CornChef's Notes: The cheesecake and wheat seem rich on the palate but the caramel corn pulls out the sweet finish in the beer.
Table Group 8Summit Meridian Session AlePaired with Smoked Yellow Tomato Soup with Pickled MelonChef's Notes: Spicy lemon hop notes take the pickled melon to the front until the smoke brings through a clean yet slightly bitter finish.
Table Group 8Summit PilsenerPaired with Seaweed Nougat with Honey and SesameChef's Notes: The pilsner adds an almost peppery quality to the nougat, while the honey brings out notes of fruit.
Table Group 2Blonde HunnyPaired with Seaweed Nougat with Honey and SesameChef's Notes: The unfiltered beer and nougat come together on the palate, while the sesame brings out notes of straw in the beer.
Table Group 2Strawberry SchwarzcakePaired with Celery Shortbread CookieChef's Notes: The celery and strawberry pair nicely on the palate. The shortbread brings out the roast in the malt.
Willimantic Brewing Company - Willimantic, CT
Table Group 14Blanche De WilliPaired with Smoked Yellow Tomato Soup with Pickled MelonChef's Notes: Sweet and bitter orange zests in the beer balance with the pickled melon. while the smoke dances gently on the palate with the green peppercorns in the beer.
Table Group 14Six Shooter Oatmeal Oyster StoutPaired with Eggplant Caponata on an Olive Oil FinancierChef's Notes: The caponata brings out notes of salt, while the olive oil financier balances the beer on the palate.