Foeder For Thought Pairings

DETAILS

When - Friday, March 7th, 5-10pm

Where - Green Bench Brewing Co.

Food - Prepared by LOKO Cuisine & Pastries by Aliza Vega

Guest Breweries - American Solera, Barrique Brewing & Blending, Fair Isle, Monday Night Brewing and Sapwood Cellars.

PAIRING DETAILS:

The wine’s vibrant, fruit-forward notes of raspberry jam and cherry provide a refreshing contrast to the pasta’s rich umami and spicy capsaicin kick. The wine smooths out the tangy acidity of the red sauce, allowing its natural sweetness and herbal undertones to take center stage.

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This pairing offers a fresh twist on a feta strawberry salad. The creamy feta spread’s salty, briny notes beautifully contrast the beer’s vibrant strawberry and passion fruit flavor notes from the Strata hops. The subtle touch of honey in the spread provides a delicate sweetness that perfectly balances the beer’s natural acidity, while enhancing its fruity flavor notes. The beer’s carbonation and acidity act as a palate cleanser, cutting through the spread’s rich creaminess and refreshing the palate with every sip.

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This pairing offers a unique twist on an apple berry crumble. The beer’s jammy dark fruit notes of blackberry, cherry, and raspberry; create a delightful contrast to the bright tartness of the Granny Smith apples in the tarte. The nutty, almond-like undertones of the beer beautifully complement the savory umami of the miso, and the toasty character of the tarte shell. The dessert’s dense sweetness is smoothly balanced by the beer’s mild acidity, providing a refreshing and harmonious finish.

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The beer’s fresh, juicy peach notes, balanced by its vibrant acidity, beautifully complement the citrusy brightness of yuzu and the warming spice of ginger in the tare glaze. Its earthy undertones from wild yeast fermentation enhance the umami depth of the glaze, while also pairing seamlessly with the vegetal notes of scallions. The beer’s crisp acidity and lively carbonation refresh the palate for more bites.

PAIRING DETAILS:

The umami-rich smoked mahi pairs exquisitely with the beer’s gin barrel-aged character, which imparts subtle piney juniper berry notes. The beer’s vibrant peach, nectarine, and apricot flavors provide a refreshing contrast to the creamy dip, adding a bright, fruity lift. Meanwhile, the beer’s acidity harmonizes with the tangy pickled vegetables, acting as a palate cleanser that balances the richness of the dish.