Promoting craft beer is what we do, so when we found out that San Diego's first ever Beer Week was in the works, we were excited to be a part of the 10 day celebration. Since we never cease to be impressed with our local craft beer scene, we figured this would be the week to turn our kitchen upside down and produce 3 nights of prix fixe, original menus complete with pairings. Information for all events can be found below on this blog, and for SDBW events throughout San Diego, visit Beer Week's official website by clicking their logo above.
Since rules have absolutely no place in a week long beer celebration, we're kicking off the festivities by eating our dessert first. If 4 decadent courses paired with Belgian style ales from The Lost Abbey isn't tempting enough, we'll have several other varieties by the brewery and feature our regular menu as well. Brewer Tomme Arthur will be joining us for the event and sharing his knowledge about beer, and pairings (Fri 11/6).
In the days to follow we are proud to host both Mitch Steele of Stone Brewing Company(Mon 11/9), and Peter Zien of Alesmith Brewing Company(Thurs 11/12) who will lead our guests through their prospective 4 course meals with pairings. Additional taps and bottles will be available until we run out. Starting at 4pm on Monday the 9th, we're having a Stone Brewing happy hour with 2 for 1 specials. The first 40 people to order these beers get to keep their Stone pint glass. When the happy hour specials commence at 7pm, stay with us for the Stone Brewing dinner.
Karl Strauss brewed a small batch of San Diego Beer Week Imperial Pale Ale, and we're one of 5 local establishments to nab a keg. On Wednesday night (11/11)we'll tap it along with Fullsuit Belgian Brown and another selection from the brewery.
As we celebrate local craft brewers over the course of the week, why not show our support of local businesses, too? We're putting our beers in the hands of the experts at Venissimo Cheese for a pairing that will include 4 brews and 4 cheeses, available all week long. Menu to come in the next couple days...
Stepping outside of the local scene, we're doing a Bear Republic Brewery happy hour on Friday, November 13th. We feel quite honored to host this central California brewery because it's their first venture to southern California for an event. As with the Stone happy hour, the first 40 people to order Bear Republic beers will get to keep their glasses as well. Our 2 for 1 local pint specials will be honored Monday through Friday as usual, so take advantage this week of all weeks.
Following are our San Diego Beer Week events, with menus. Check back here for more details in the next few days.
