These menus are samples of past food & beer pairing dinners, intended only as examples. All future food & beer, wine or spirit pairing dinner menus will be designed exclusively for that brewery, winery or distillery. We will work together to create a pairing menu that fits your unique establishment!  

 

​food & beer pairing dinners:

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ballast point

Intro – Dorado Double IPA – 9.6%
Longfin Lager – 4.6%
Yellowtail ceviche with ruby red grapefruit, mangos, sweet peppers & lime, iceberg lettuce bowl, tortilla chips
Tongue Buckler Imperial Red Ale - 10%
Apple wood smoked pork shanks slow braised in a homemade apple brandy BBQ sauce, farro with pickled red onions & roasted red peppers
Indra Kunindra – 7%
Crispy panko crusted Cajun alligator, coconut lime curry sauce, rice with habanero, Andouille sausage, carrots, onions & celery
Victory at Sea Imperial Porter – 10%
White chocolate chip brownie, roasted marshmallows, 
coffee & toffee ice cream, vanilla bean syrup, raspberries

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aztec

Intro - Aztec Amber - 6.2 %
El Dorado Blonde Ale - 4.1%
Boston Bibb lettuce, apricot vinaigrette, candied macadamia nuts, orange segments, mangos, red onions
Hibiscus Wheat - 4.7%
Roasted sea bass, honey blood orange glaze, hibiscus infused rice
Aztec Sacrifice - 7.6%
Duck leg confit, cherry port wine glaze, sautéed heirloom cherry tomatoes, peas & caramelized pearl onions
Noche de los Muertos - 10.2%
Hickory smoked pork ribs in Noche de los Muertos BBQ sauce, bacon & chocolate corn bread
Chocolate Porter - 6.4%
Chocolate lava cake, fresh blackberries, whipped cream &
a chocolate cup filled with Aztec Chocolate Porter

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belching beaver

Intro – Rabid Beaver Bite - Rye IPA – 7%
Me So Honey – Honey Wheat Ale – 5.5%
Miso honey glazed salmon, chilled soba noodle salad with napa cabbage, shishito peppers, pickled ginger, bell peppers, bean sprouts, scallions, sugar snap peas, sesame dressing
Saison de Beaver – Saison – 7.3%
Slow braised leg of lamb stew, carrots, onions, potatoes, cinnamon, coriander, rich lamb gravy
Dam! – Double IPA – 8.8%
Grilled bone in pork chop, red pepper coconut rice, pineapple-jalapeno sweet chili, micro cilantro
Beavers Milk – Milk Stout – 5.3%
Cherry chocolate cake, whipped cream, toffee chips, caramel sauce, chocolate covered cherry   

Alesmith

Intro- Anvil ESB – 5.5%
IPA – 7.3%
Chilled ruby red grapefruit soup with honey, mint & basil
Lil Devil – 5.5%
Pan seared scallops, banana-habanero salsa, orange glaze, roasted red pepper rice
Old Numbskull – 11%
Rasher slider with English sharp cheddar, caramelized shallots, tomato confit, sweet & spicy HP sauce, sweet potato & jalapeno fries
Nautical Nut Brown – 5%
Chicken ghost chile mole, coffee cornbread, grilled red onions
Speedway Stout – 12%
Coffee & toffee bread pudding, chocolate whipped cream

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thorn st.

     Intro – Smuggler’s Agave Amber Ale – 5.6%
Coco Moco Coconut Porter – 8.3%
Corned beef & cabbage roll, toasted coconut, eel sauce
Red Headed Hop Child Red IPA – 6.8%
Tri-colored rotini pasta, smoked mozzarella sauce, Merguez lamb sausage, roasted bell peppers, caramelized pearl onions, chives, basil flowers
Chilecabra Chile Pale Ale – 5.9%
Paella - Spanish chorizo, shrimp, mussels, chicken,garlic, tomatoes, peas, paprika, saffron, rice, pea shoots
O’Conners Oatmeal Stout – 5.5%
McCann’s Irish oatmeal cake with dates, handmade Bailey’s Irish cream ice cream, caramel

 

Airdale

Bombshell Belgian Strong Pale Ale 8.3%
Citrus salmon salad; mixed greens, ruby red grapefruit vinaigrette, orange glazed roasted salmon, toasted almonds, orange & ruby red grapefruit segments
Altitude American Pale Ale 6.1% 
Crispy chicken skewer with sweet shredded coconut, beer battered scallion with sweet chili sauce
Afterburner American Amber Ale 5.3%
Slow roasted beef tenderloin, sweet balsamic glaze, wild mushroom & caramelized onion savory oatmeal
Dark & Stormy American Imperial Stout 9.5%
Scottish shortbread cookie dipped in chocolate, raspberry, marshmallow brulee  

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mission

Mission Blonde – American Blond Ale – 5%
Polenta crisp, salmon cake, spicy mango salsa
Mission Amber – Altbier – 5%
Tender duck leg confit, sautéed spinach, roasted garlic & Kerrygold Irish Ivernia cheese crostini, crispy pancetta, sweet balsamic glaze
Mission IPA – American IPA – 6.8%
Cornish beef pasties with tender top sirloin, potatoes, carrots & onions, sautéed peas, shallot HP sauce
Mission Hefeweizen – 5%
Banana, peanut butter & jelly sandwich beer battered, tossed in powdered sugar, fresh whipped cream, strawberry coulis

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ballast point

Yellowtail Pale Ale – 5.2%
Chicken Satay, peanut sauce, scallions
Wahoo White – 4.5%
Mixed greens, citrus vinaigrette, grapefruit & blood orange segments, candied orange zest, toasted pine nuts, Kerrygold Irish white cheddar
Calico Amber Ale – 5.5%
Braised halibut, roasted fennel, Provencal sauce, puff pastry
Sea Monster Imperial Stout – 10%
Chocolate lava cake injected with Sea Monster Stout, homemade Sea Monster stout ice cream, white chocolate sauce

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coronado

Islander IPA – 7% - Intro
Summer Ale – Saison - 5%
Salmon poke with soy, scallions, avocado, wonton chips
Orange Avenue Wit – CA Wit - 5.2%
Ruby red grapefruit & pineapple glazed airline chicken, white rice, micro cilantro
Mermaids Red – American Amber Ale - 5.7%
Slow braised lamb shank, roasted fingerling potatoes, 
wild mushroom ragout, Merlot buerre rouge, white truffle oil
Nutter Brown – English Brown Ale - 4.8%
Scots- Irish oat cake, cinnamon whipped cream, caramel

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green flash

Barleywine – American Barleywine 10.9% - Intro
Grand Cru – Belgian Strong Dark Ale – 9.1%
Coconut & banana crusted halibut, roasted red pepper Israeli couscous, jalapeno- banana salsa
West Coast IPA – American IPA – 7.3%
Ruby red grapefruit glazed chicken, white rice with Thai chili, micro cilantro
Hop Head Red Ale – American Amber/ Red Ale - 7%
Tender duck leg confit, brown butter gnocchi with  caramelized pearl onions, heirloom grape tomatoes & Irish Ivernia cheese, white balsamic glaze
Double Stout – American Double/ Imperial Stout – 8.8%
Double decadent brownie ice cream cake: Layers of white chocolate brownies, toffee chip & coffee ice cream, whipped cream, white chocolate sauce

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guinness

Harp Lager - 5%

Donegal salad- Spring mix, malt vinaigrette, Kerrygold Irish cheddar, Granny Smith apples, toasted pine nuts

Smithwicks Irish Red Ale - 4.5%

White wine chicken boxty- Grilled chicken breast, white wine cream sauce, Irish potato pancake

Guinness Stout - 4.2%

Irish beef stew- Tender beef, carrots, onions, potatoes, Guinness beef gravy, fresh soda bread, whipped Kerrygold Irish butter

Guinness 250 - 5%

Guinness 250 ice cream, shortbread cookie

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helms

Intro- Captain’s Pale Ale – 6%

Goosefoot Ginger – Belgian Strong Ale - 8%

Roasted salmon, ponzu, quinoa with pickled ginger, cucumber, shishito peppers

Wicked as Sin IPA – 6.6%

Grilled sea bass taco, habanero- watermelon salsa, lettuce, handmade flour tortilla

HOP the RIPA – 7.3%

Lamb & chorizo chili, jalapeno cornbread

Batten Down Brown Ale – 5.8%

McCann’s Irish oatmeal raisin bread pudding, butterscotch ice cream, toffee chips, caramel 

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Karl Strauss

Intro- Red Trolley Ale – Irish Red Ale - 5.8%

Karl Amber Lager – Vienna Lager - 4.2%

Crispy Ahi tuna poke roll, soy glaze, Asian salad with napa cabbage, carrots, red peppers,

scallions, broccoli, zucchini

Tower 10 IPA - 7%

Crispy shrimp in habanero- orange glaze, red pepper coconut rice, beer battered scallion

23rd Anniversary Old Ale - 12.2%

Grilled mango jalapeno chicken sausage, caramelized pearl onion HP sauce, purple potato mash, honey glazed carrots, peas

Blacks Beach Lager –Schwarzbier -  4.2%

Cherry & blueberry crumble, caramel, chocolate covered cherries, white chocolate caramel ice cream

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Karl Strauss

Red Trolley Ale – Irish Red Ale - 5.8%

Grilled chicken skewer, Red Trolley BBQ sauce, sweet potato fries, jalapeno coleslaw

Windansea Wheat Hefeweizen – 5.1%

Spring mix, mango vinaigrette, red onions, candied walnuts, roasted red peppers, mango

Fullsuit Belgian- Style Brown Ale – 6.3%

Honey roasted shallots, arugula, crostini, roasted garlic, tomato confit, Kerrygold Irish cheddar, chives, sweet balsamic glaze

Tower 10 IPA – 7%

Slow roasted pork loin, jalapeno apple chutney, bacon braised red cabbage

Russian Imperial Stout – 9.5%

Beer battered blackberries, powdered sugar, handmade blackberry ice cream, whipped cream

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lagunitas

Intro - Waldos Special Ale – American Double IPA - 10.79%

Censored – American Amber/ Red Ale - 6.75%

Pulled pork salad- spinach, red cabbage, sherry vinaigrette, warm pulled pork, candied walnuts, caramelized pearl onions, shredded carrots, heirloom cherry tomatoes

IPA – American IPA - 6.2%

Soda bread, Kerrygold Irish whipped butter, Kerrygold Irish cheeses: Irish Dubliner, Irish Red Leicester, Irish Cheddar aged reserve

Wilco Tango Foxtrot (WTF) – American Strong Ale - 7.83%

WTF BBQ braised Kobe beef short ribs, bacon baked beans, cranberry coleslaw, grilled corn on the cob

Cappuccino Stout – American Double/ Imperial Stout - 9%

Chocolate cup filled with cappuccino- chocolate mousse, vanilla bean whipped cream

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lagunitas

Dogtown Pale Ale – American Pale Ale – 6.2%

Fried veggie spring roll, seared rare ahi tuna, spicy mango salsa

IPA – American IPA - 6.2%

Mini Alsatian onion tartlet with bacon & caramelized onions

Hop Stoopid – American Double/ Imperial IPA – 8%

Slow braised pork loin with cabbage, bacon, onions, apples, cinnamon, honey, malt vinegar, cloves, apple Brandy, brown sugar

Undercover Investigation Shut-down Ale – American Strong Ale – 9.7%

Kerrygold Irish Dubliner whiskey cheese, fresh baked soda bread

Olde GnarleyWine – American Barley Wine – 10.6%

Oatmeal & whole wheat bread pudding, honey whipped cream

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manzanitas

Pale Ale – American Pale Ale - 6.6% - Intro

Riverwalk Blonde – American Blond Ale – 6%

Airline chicken breast, pineapple jalapeno sauce, red pepper coconut rice

IPA – American IPA – 8%

Lamb stovies (traditional Scottish dish with roasted leg of lamb, potatoes & onions, baked in lamb stock), HP sauce, Scottish oatcake

Brown Porter – English Porter – 7%

Handmade brown porter ice cream, blackberries, chocolate whipped cream, blackberry sauce

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mendocino

Intro - Red Tail Amber Ale - 6%

Blue Heron American Pale Ale - 6%

Boston bib, fennel, red leaf lettuce, sweet chili lime dressing, pineapple, red onions, crispy coconut shrimp

Honey Amber Rose – American Amber Ale – 4.5%

Crispy diced pork loin tossed in Bushmills Irish honey whiskey & white balsamic glaze,

rice mixed with scallions, corn, peas, carrots

Eye of the Hawk Ale – American Strong Ale - 8%

Turkey mac & cheese; shredded slow braised turkey, roasted red peppers, sautéed mushrooms, caramelized pearl onions, smoked cheddar cheese sauce, tri-colored rotini pasta,

asiago cheese, micro chives

Oatmeal Stout - 6%

McCann’s Irish oatmeal, peanut butter & chocolate chip bread pudding, chocolate whipped cream, peanut butter caramel

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new Belgium

Fat Tire – American Amber/ Red Ale – 5.2%

Puff pastry box filled with sautéed wild mushrooms, grape tomatoes, spinach, garlic, shallots & Kerrygold Irish Ivernia cheese, sweet balsamic glaze

Mighty Arrow Pale Ale – American Pale Ale – 6%

Beer battered scallops in a half shell, vanilla bean honey glaze, salad with pear, apple, chive, fennel, apple cider vinaigrette

Mothership Wit – Belgian White – 4.8%

Slow braised chicken with pineapple, jalapeno, red peppers, scallions, red onions, pineapple juice, soy, over white rice

1554 Brussels Style Black Ale – 5.6%

Tart shell, chocolate ganache, whipped cream, strawberry coulis

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sierra nevada

Intro- Pale Ale – American Pale Ale – 5.6%

Kellerweis Hefeweizen – 4.8%

Salmon & sweet chili veggie spring roll, Boston bibb, peach vinaigrette, ruby red grapefruit segments, toasted almonds

Estate Brewers Harvest Ale – American IPA – 6.7%

Pork loin stuffed with sautéed spinach, bacon & pine nuts, apricot & Estate glaze, wild mushroom Israeli couscous, white truffle oil, Kerrygold Irish cheddar, parsley, chives

Anniversary Ale – American IPA – 5.9%

New Zealand rack of lamb coated with honey mustard, rosemary, thyme & panko, balsamic glaze, roasted red skin potatoes, caramelized pearl onions, roasted baby carrots

Belgian Trippel – 7.9%

Pear cobbler, creme Irlandaise, whipped cream

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stone

Intro - Arrogant Bastard Ale – American Strong Ale – 7.2%
Stone Pale Ale – American Pale Ale – 5.4%
Coconut crusted sugar cane shrimp skewer, grilled pineapple habanero salsa
Stone Levitation Ale – American Amber/ Red Ale – 4.4%
Slow roasted pork loin stuffed with cranberry, raisins & pine nuts, white balsamic Granny Smith apple honey glaze
Stone Smoked Porter – American Porter – 5.9%
Hickory smoked beef ribs slow braised in Stone Smoked Porter BBQ sauce, sweet potato mash, honey roasted baby rainbow carrots
Stone Sublimely Self- Righteous Ale – American Black Ale - 8.7 % 
Sublimely Self- Righteous & vanilla bean ice cream, Port poached black mission fig, Port vanilla bean glaze

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stone

Intro - Stone Pale Ale – American Pale Ale – 5.4%
Stone IPA – American IPA – 6.9%
Shrimp & lobster spring roll, peanut sauce, beurre blanc sauce, dragon sauce, candied peanuts, pickled daikon, radish sprouts
Stone Levitation Ale –American Amber/Red Ale-4.4%
Grilled lamb banger sausage, sweet potato mash, vanilla honey mustard sauce, roasted red pepper coulis
Arrogant Bastard Ale – American Strong Ale – 7.2%
Slow braised Wagu Kobe beef short ribs, baby redskin potatoes, pearl onions, carrots, Cabernet Merlot demi-glace
Stone Smoked Porter – American Porter – 5.9%
Sweet tart shell filled with fresh blackberries, chocolate ganache, whipped cream, blackberry coulis, vanilla ice cream

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wiens

Intro – Front Street Lager – 4.9%
Insomnia IPA – 7.5%
Crispy spring roll with shredded chicken, peppers & onions, habanero- banana salsa, ruby red grapefruit coleslaw
Old Town Amber Lager – 5.2%
Handmade tri-colored gnocchi, creamy smoked mozzarella sauce, slow roasted pulled pork, caramelized pearl onions, asiago cheese, chives, crispy shallot rings
Descend Black IPA – 8%
Wagyu beef short ribs slow braised in mole sauce, red skin potatoes with sherry vinegar, bacon & caramelized onions
Honey Wheat Ale – 5.1%
Honey cinnamon apple crisp, caramel, cinnamon ice cream

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​wine & spirit pairing dinners:

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ballast point SPIRIT dinner

Intro – Fugu Vodka 40% - “Neat, on the rocks or mixed your way”

3 Sheets Rum 43% - “Caipirinha”
Caipirinha: rum, lemonade, brown sugar, lime, sugar rimmed glass
Paired with: baked sweet potato skin filled with slow citrus braised pulled pork cheek, lime, cilantro, pickled red onion
Old Grove Gin 44% - “Austin’s Gin Concoction”
Austin’s Gin concoction: cranberry, Sprite, strawberry
Paired with: slow roasted turkey & cranberry stuffing roulade, cranberry-strawberry sauce, butternut squash

Devil’s Share Moonshine 49.3% - “Cinnamon Apple Cider Hot Toddy”
Hot Toddy: moonshine infused with cinnamon sticks & granny Smith apples, mixed with hot apple cider, honey & lemon in a mason jar.
Paired with: cinnamon apple bread pudding, cinnamon ice cream, caramel sauce
 

the glenlivet Scotch

The Glenlivet 12 Year 

        Scottish smoked salmon fritters, lemon caper beurre blanc, micro chives             

The Glenlivet 15 Year

Balmoral Chicken: Slow roasted chicken breast stuffed with haggis & wrapped with bacon. Served with clapshot (mashed potatoes & turnips) & The Glenlivet whisky sauce         

The Glenlivet 18 Year

Scottish oatcakes with raisins, handmade cinnamon ice cream, butterscotch caramel sauce

 

  san pasqual wine

Summer Vine “Roselle” Passion Fruit Wine
Cherry berry salad: spring mix, raspberry vinaigrette, raspberries, cherries, blackberries, strawberries, candied walnuts

2010 Lake County Sauvignon Blanc
Chilled melon soup with lime zest, orange zest, sliced cucumber, cilantro

2008 Tempranillo
Airline chicken, Tempranillo buerre rouge, tri-color Israeli couscous with heirloom cherry tomatoes, peas, Irish reserve cheddar   

2009 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Beef tenderloin, cherry Cabernet Sauvignon glaze, purple Peruvian potato salad, honey roasted tri-color baby carrots  

Summer Vine “Habanero” Passion Fruit Wine
Chocolate mousse, peanut butter stuffed habanero dipped in chocolate, orange caramel sauce

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san pasqual wine

Intro- PB Passion Fruit

2008 Lake County Sauvignon Blanc 
Boston Bibb lettuce, mango vinaigrette, red onions, candied walnuts, mango

Garnacha Blanca 2006 Grenache Blanc de Noir
Sautéed Maine lobster & Prince Edward Island black mussels, Israeli couscous with 
roasted red peppers, shallots, peas, chives

 Dry Creek 2008 Chardonnay
Pan seared sea bass, saffron parmesan risotto, tomato Chardonnay buerre blanc sauce

Balboa 2005 Tempranillo
Chicken breast stuffed with caramelized onions & Irish reserve cheddar, Tempranillo buerre rouge, honey roasted baby carrots, herb roasted red skin potatoes

Solana 2005 Syrah
Alsatian onion tartlet, sautéed baby spinach, sweet balsamic glaze

Cabrillo 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon
Slow roasted prime rib, Cabernet Sauvignon & chive compound butter, sautéed wild mushrooms, scalloped potatoes

Coronado 2001 Zinfandel Tawny Port
Strawberry- blackberry cobbler, handmade strawberry ice cream, creme Anglaise
 

Tequila dinner

Avion Silver Tequila
Shrimp ceviche mixed with Avion Silver Tequila, tortilla cup, lemon wedges, tortilla chips
Avion Reposado Tequila

Tequila lime chicken, lime & Avion Reposado Tequila cream sauce, tortilla cups of rice & black beans, fresh lime wedges
Patron XO Café
Tart shell with coffee chocolate mousse, whipped cream, chocolate sauce
 Patron XO Café Mexican Coffee
Patron XO Café Tequila, coffee, whipped cream