Exploring NC Breweries/Wineries and Craft Beers Together!

hello Exploring Craft Beer Meetup members!

I coordinated an event for my local computer user group in Neuse River Brewing so it will interesting to see how it fares paired with Flemings Cuisine. $85 per person + tax & gratuity, here's the menu:

FIRST COURSE Charcuterie and Cheese Plate
Beer Pairing: Riverkeeper’s Wit, Belgian Witbier

SECOND COURSE Seared Ahi Tuna with vegetable root slaw with spicy mustard sauce
Beer Pairing: Brillant, Lemongrass Belgian Tripel

THIRD COURSE Beer battered chicken fried steak with spicy Thai green beans
Beer Pairing: Locals Only, American Lager

FOURTH COURSE Porter Bundt Cake with whiskey caramel sauce
Beer Pairing: Bobbi Brune, Smoked Belgian Brown Ale

To reserve your spot, call Fleming's Directly 919-571-6200.

NOTE: the entire $85 + tax + gratuity goes to the venue

upon your arrival, notify host to be seated with 'beer meetup' attendees, look for me wearing an orange hat & we'll enjoy hard to find craft beer, chef prepared food & fun conversation!

Please also rsvp here so that i will know how many total will be attending from this group.

hello Exploring Craft Beer Meetup members!

I attended their last event & was impressed by the food / beer pairings & attendees - it was fun catching up with folks & meeting new faces!

if interested in attending, there's limited seating, so buy your ticket asap (i did) since it will sell out. here's the menu:

# 6:30 p.m. Reception

#### Opening Toast

Pizza Times Prosciutto & Fig Pie
Herbed ricotta and mozzarella with San Giuseppe Carolina-made prosciutto and local figs
Paired with Duvel Shandy

# 7:00 p.m. Dinner

#### First Course

Grilled Peach, Burrata & Arugula Salad
Served with a peach cider vinaigrette and topped with candied walnuts
Paired with Scaldis Peche Mel

#### Second Course

Locals Seafood Pan-Seared Striped Bass
From NC State's Aquaculture Program served atop a bed of summer succotash with shoepeg corn, asparagus, Carolina heirloom peas, and baby potatoes. Paired with a Dijon and dill cream sauce.
Paired with St. Bernardus/Weihenstephaner Collab Kombine
or
Fox, Farm & Forage Mushroom Sauté and Butternut Squash Ravioli
Served with a garlic-Parmesan cream sauce and garnished with toasted pumpkin seeds.
Optional add-on: Braised short rib for additional protein.
Paired with Dupont Saison

#### Dessert Course

End-of-Summer Fresh Peach Crisp
Topped with cinnamon and nutmeg whipped cream and finished with house-made vanilla sauce
Paired with Japas Peach Sour- From Brazil!

#### $80 per person. Includes food, brews, tax and gratuity.

NOTE: the entire $80 goes to the venue

i cannot wait to try their food & beers they've selected. to register:

https://www.raleightimesbar.com/store/event/end-of-summer-extravaganza-beer-dinner/

upon your arrival, notify host to be seated with 'beer meetup' attendees, look for me wearing an orange hat & we'll enjoy hard to find craft beer, chef prepared food & fun conversation!

Please also rsvp here so that i will know how many total will be attending from this group.

hello Exploring Craft Beer Meetup members!

I've attended many of these - the food is always their best offerings & the service is great - each beer selection includes refills. a question i got last time was about not liking some of the beer choices: it happens to me every time so request a refill of another (there's always 7 beers offered during these beer pairing dinners) wow!

upon your arrival, notify host to be seated with 'beer meetup' attendees, look for me wearing an orange hat & we'll enjoy good craft beer, great food & fun conversation!

(Designated drivers get $15 off total meal price & no beer)

i'll add the registration & menu info in September but this 'save the date' notice also serves to announce their costume contest for the group: $50 gift card to winner & 2nd place get a six pack