Press Release:
On October 14th the Cigar City Brewpub will be hosting a 4-course Beer vs. Wine Dinner. Each course of our gourmet menu will be expertly paired with a wine and a beer. The wine pairings will come from Amy Zugras, a level 2 Sommelier from Whole Foods Market Carrollwood, and the beer pairings will come from our head brewer Tim Ogden. Then, our guests will decide the ultimate winner.
Here is the menu:
1st Course:
Hamachi Ponzu
Fresh sliced Hamachi seared and served with a sweet citrus ponzu sauce topped with caviar.
Paired with: Cold Moon Flanders Red Ale VS. Kings Estate Pinot Gris
2nd Course:
Pan Seared Scallops
Pan seared scallops with a white burre blanc sauce, broccoli puree, cauliflower puree, topped with a micro green salad with pancetta lardons and tomato caviar.
Paired with: Oktober Ale VS. Gallo Signature Chardonnay 3rd.
3rd Course:
Duck Trio
Seared duck breast, confit duck legs, foie gras turrine slices served with a pomegranate reduction, carrot puree and topped with a frisse and micro herb salad.
Paired with: Ode to Autumn VS. La Crema Pinot Noir
4th Course:
Dry Aged Prime NY steak
Prime dry aged NY strip steak served with a baby carrot puree confit baby vegetables and a grass-fed au poivre.
Paired with: Sagitarius A* American Milk Stout VS. Justin Isosceles Cabernet Sauvignon
Tickets can be purchased by going to beervswinedinner.brownpapertickets.com or by calling 813-348-6363
