Last year, I highlighted a new beer dinner pop up series called Imperial Session. Now here’s a look at my Imperial Session Beer Dinner Recap from that September 18 event. They offered both an omnivore and vegetarian version (vegetarian must have given prior notice so they can prepare accordingly) and each of the five courses was paired with a full pour of a beer.
What is unique about this beer pairing pop up are that Ryan and Spencer can choose whatever food style or beer they want for each course, since they are not representing any particular restaurant or brewery. For this dinner for instance, 2 of the 5 beers were unavailable in Oregon, 2 beers were vintages which are no longer available, and 1 was a small batch brewery only release.
The next date for Imperial Session Beer Dinner 2.0 is for Sunday, February 12, 2017, located at the Makeshift Room at Shift Drinks from 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM. You can make your reservation via this EventBrite link now. The menu is listed in terms of food and beer, and this time there is a focus on the New England region as a beer theme with six beers from Vermont, Massachusetts, and Maine. Stay updated on their Facebook event which also liststtheury food and beer plan of record. The $60 ticket price includes food, pairings, and gratuity.
Special thanks to F for the photos that I’m sharing here – I did not attend as I was still full from attending Feast and the Go Get You Some Picnic event I shared earlier, and I had an early work flight the next morning. However, F and I will both be attending this next one!
Course One
Grilled corn, Kewpie mayo, sesame cracklin, togarashi
Paired with Trillium Fort Point (a hopped American Pale Wheat Ale from Massachusetts)
Course Two
Radish and turnip salad, caramel egg dressing, carbonated citruses
Paired with Breakside Carte Blanche (American Wild Ale with Brett, gin and hops)
Course Three
Lamb pierogies (or with mushroom if you opt for vegetarian version as shown here), mint chimichurri sour cream, beet harissa
Paired with De Garde/Heater Allen Doppelbock (Eichenbock, an oak barrel-aged Doppelbock)
Course Four
Sai oua sausage, fingerling potatoes, charred green onions, mushroom demi-glace (minus the sausage for the vegetarian version)
Paired with Holy Mountain The Goat (Saison / Farmhouse style ale from Washington)
Course Five
Ancient Heritage Sheep’s Milk Cheese with Chocolate Ganache and Red Sorrel
Paired with Block 15 2015 Kriek (Kriek is a cherry sour /wild ale style)
What do you think of the beautiful food shown here, have you attended a beer pairing dinner before? What about the next theme of New England, if you could choose a theme for a beer pairing what would you like to see?
Pairings for the upcoming New England beer dinner:
- Course One: Washed Rind Cheese, Baguette, Honey with Allagash Coolship Resurgam
- Course Two: Shaved Brussels, Bearnaise, Lardo, Crostini with Von Trapp Helles
- Course Three: Squid Ink Tagliatelle, Chanterelle Conserva, Roasted Winter Squash with Hill Farmstead Dorothy
- Course Four: Duck Roulade, Curry Sauce, Pear Agrodolce with Trillium Oat Porter
- Course Five: Old Tom Frosting, Red Velvet Cake with Maine Beer Co Mean Old Tom
You’re always in the know when it comes to great dinners and events! F got some nice shots of each course. Too bad you were too full from Feast… a classic food blogger problem, haha! 😉
Ha ha yes, it’s a food blogger problem and not my own personal greed problem at all 😀
F did a great job with the pictures! Looks like a great event. Can’t wait to see your pics from the February event!
I’d love to attend a beer tasting menu like this one. Leave it to Portland to have this kid of wonderful event!