Monday, November 10, 2014

Beer on the Mind

Hey Jesse! Here is a few ideas for a menu I am working on. It isn't a complete menu by any means but I know with a little guidance from you it is a great first step. The beers listed are made by Bill Mungai who is a home brewer in LC.

Snack: Charcuterie
          Serrano ham, mortadella, corned beef, pastrami w/ whole grain mustard, cornichons, garlic                 aioli, spent grain flat bread or crackers
Pairing: Dry Stout, 4.7% ABV

Snack: Spicy Jerk Wings
         Jerk seasoned grilled wings w/ molasses lime sauce
Pairing: Pilsner Shade Tree, 4.5% ABV

App: Duck Confit
         Black pepper crepe, mushroom, spinach, onion & Dubbel Blueberry Sauce
Pairing: 500 Dubbel, 7.3% ABV

Salad: Chop Salad
          Romaine, blue cheese, bacon, eggs, cucumber, avocado, tomato w/ citrus vin.
Pairing: Kolsch, 5.6% ABV

Sandwich: Classic Reuben
         Spent Grain Rye Bread, 1000 island, Sauerkraut, corned beef (would love to use tongue but I              think it would scare LC people), swiss cheese
Pairing: 500 Dubbel, 7.3% ABV

Burger: Loaded Burger
         Brioche bun, lettuce, tomato, onion, gruyere cheese, Dusseldorf mustard
Pairing: Altbier Dusseldorf, 5.2% ABV

Pizza or Pasta: Carbonara
         Spent grain pizza dough w/ parm sauce, bacon, garlic, parsley, mozz, and sunny side up egg
or
         Spaghetti, pork belly, egg, parm, olive oil, black pepper, parsley
Pairing: 80/- Scottish, 6.1% ABV


Main: Roasted Prime Rib
         Prime rib roasted w/ herbs, spices, & coffee, gouda mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, Quad demi
Pairing: Quad, 11.5% ABV

Dessert: Brie Apple Pie
         Brie crust apple pie w/ vanilla ice cream and Kolsch caramel sauce
Pairing: Kolsch, 5.6% ABV

Miss you and hope to hear from you soon!



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