Explore First, Judge Later
Mar 7, 2012 Assumptions & Myth Busting, Beer & Food, Education & Training, Events
Unlike Martha*, who superficially dumped “dark” beers together (“They’re smokey”) in this clip, Sandi, Leisl and all the guests were into the actually learning about beer at our monthly Swig & Stitch event.
Learn with an open mind, then form an opinion
In between really cool and useful sewing technique lessons, we explored and tasted 3 styles of beers matched with 3 foods. Our fabulous and always generous hosts, 4 Daughters Irish Pub, outdid themselves again.
Here’s the menu we savored:
- Sierra Nevada Torpedo with house made clam chowder
- Coors Light with crispy green beans
- Caldera Toasted Coconut Chocolate Porter with vanilla ice cream.
Coors light? YES!! I lead these edutaining sessions with the intention to teach first and then form opinions. Hence I do not introduce what the specific beers are. We bring them out, examine them (visual, aroma, flavor, mouthfeel) and THEN disclose.
No matter the size of the brewery, they are all crafted beers. We’re suggesting you remain open – since all biggies were once smallies too.
Being a snob and eliminating what you think to be ‘fizzy yellow beer’ is not only bad for the beer community, it cuts you off from potentially enjoyable experiences. And that, my friends, is what beer should be all about: Enjoyment.
p.s. *It’s not progress if the info is wrong or incomplete and I’ve long respected Martha…she needs some beer education
Tags: 4 Daughters Irish Pub, Caldera, Coors, crafted beers, learning about beer, Martha Stewart, Sierra Nevada, Swig & Stitch
2 WEB menus
Dec 13, 2011 Beer & Food, Celebration Worthy, Events, Women and Beer
Last week was full of great beer and food shared by superb company. Here are two menus accordingly. Use them and share them as you wish.
tis the season for beer & food together
Swig & Stitch inaugural Beer event menu at 38 Central:
- Bayern Brewing Pilsner paired with Pilsner marinated sesame crusted chicken drizzled with Dijon aioli
- Southern Oregon Brewing Porter paired with grilled eggplant stuffed with sausage and porter Balsamic glaze
- Ninkasi Total Domination IPA paired with seafood stuffed mushroom braised in IPA with toasted panko
WEB Annual Hoppy Holidays menu:
- Lindeman’s Gueuze Lamic Cuvee Rene with whole milk Monterey Jack, Blue, Muenster and mozzarella cheeses, fresh Challah and Ciabatta breads
- Sierra Nevada & New Clairvaux Abbey Ovila Dubbel with peppered salame, sopressata, and Cajun sausages
- Samuel Smith’s Organic Strawberry fruit ale with fresh winter fruit salad (persimmon, pomegranates, oranges, apples, pears, bananas)
- Young’s Double Chocolate Stout with fresh mild chocolate brownie topped with frozen vanilla and chocolate yogurt
Tags: 38 Central, annual hoppy holidays event, Bayern, Lindeman's, New Clairvaux, Ninkasi, Oliva, Samuel Smith, Sierra Nevada, Southern Oregon Brewing, Swig & Stitch, Young's
Personal Messages
Dec 10, 2009 Beer
Without sounding conceited, was this meant for someone like me?
“…dedicated to the family of beer drinkers and enthusiasts worldwide who continue to support the little guys, iconoclasts, entrepreneurs, and pioneers who risk life and limb to shape the vibrant craft-brewing community.”
Well, I’m guessing Sam, Ken and their crews didn’t really have WEB in mind.
Nonetheless, the message speaks to me, and I can think of many, many fantastic people in the beer community – professionally and recreationally – who this does identify.
Cheers!
Tags: dedication, Dogfish Head, Sierra Nevada
Solar System
Oct 27, 2009 Beer, Beer & Food, Education & Training, Home Free Tour 2009, Something To Think About
SNBC solar system
“We have our own solar system.”
Ha!! True enough – and said quite innocently and proudly (not arrogantly) by Terence from Sierra Nevada Brewing Company.
On the tour that Steve helped line up and Terence so generously gave us, we were highly impressed by the fact that the ‘solar system’ they have installed at their brewery provides the huge lions share of their energy needs.
How many other businesses can say the same?
They do it because it’s the right thing to do too. Not to get attention, not to show off. Quite the contrary.
It’s their culture that fits this kind of action and this action that fits their culture.
Beers up to you all SNBC!
Tags: responsibility, Sierra Nevada, solar energy, tour
