Cask & Larder combines forces with the Bach Festival of Winter Park for Bach Beer

January 27, 2017

Press Release: For the third consecutive year, Cask & Larder Brewery and the Bach Festival Society of Winter Park will collaborate on a limited edition beer release to commemorate famed 18th century German composer Johann Sebastian Bach, a noted beer lover. The 2017 Brandenburger Bock will debut during a special beer release party at The Ravenous Pig on Saturday, Feb. 18 from noon to 3 p.m. The event will also feature live performances by the acclaimed Bach Festival Orchestra, who will treat the audience to selections from Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos.

The annual Brandenburger Bock, brewed by Cask & Larder’s head brewer Larry Foor, will be produced in a style that mimics the methods of brewing in Germany during the 18th century to ensure the beer is similar to the ones with which Bach was so smitten. In addition to unveiling his newest beer, Foor has invited several other local breweries, including Redlight Redlight, Central 28, Crooked Can, Ten10 and Red Cypress Brewery to also pay homage to Bach. Each brewery will serve its own German-style beer at the event.

“The Brandenburger Bock is one of the beers I look forward to brewing the most each year and this year’s release has added significance coming off the 500th anniversary of The Reinheitsgebot, which are the German beer purity laws limiting the ingredients in beer,” said Foor. “The Brandenburger Bock is brewed each year in adherence to The Reinheitsgebot, using only barley, water, hops and yeast.”

The harmonious collaboration between Cask & Larder Brewery and The Bach Festival Society came to be after Bach Festival Society Conductor, Dr. John Sinclair, shared the contents of a 300-year old letter Johann Sebastian Bach wrote to a friend proclaiming his love for a barrel of beer he had received as a gift. Betsy Gwinn and Alex Tiedtke, of the Bach Festival Society, approached Foor about brewing a beer in a style similar to the one Bach wrote about to celebrate the Bach Festival Society of Winter Park’s 80th anniversary in 2015. Now approaching its 82nd Annual Winter Park Bach Festival, from Jan. 29- Feb. 28 the Winter Park ensemble is the third oldest Bach Festival Society in the United States.

“We are excited to introduce the Bach Festival to new people and connect with the Winter Park business community,” said Gwinn. “This partnership is a fun way to celebrate the annual Bach Festival and introduce new audiences to our programming. With three new performances on the Festival, this year there are more opportunities than ever to bring the music of the Bach Festival Choir and Orchestra to new audiences.”

The Brandenburger Bock release party will also feature a special German food menu from The Ravenous Pig to pair with the beer. The menu includes: Pretzle Dogs with Joyce’s mustard, Creamy Sauerkraut Dip with Caraway Chips, Corned Beef Crostini on Pumpernickel and Chicken Schnitzel Sliders with Beer Cheese. In addition to The Ravenous Pig menu, Swine & Sons will have an outdoor grill with a variety of sausages available for purchase.

The limited edition beer will be available on tap at The Ravenous Pig until it runs out and also will be sold in 32-ounce and 64-ounce to-go growlers. Additionally, Swine & Sons will have 32-ounce to-go crowlers for purchase. Cask & Larder Brewery will donate $1 from each Brandenburger Bock sold to the Bach Festival Society of Winter Park.

For more information visit: www.TheRavenousPig.com.

To view the complete 2017 Bach Festival Society of Winter Park event schedule visit: www.BachFestivalFlorida.org.

Cask & Larder now open in Orlando International Airport

October 24, 2016

Cask & Larder, Winter Park’s oldest brewpub, has joined forces with the fine folks at Orlando International Airport (Airport Code: MCO) and has opened the doors on a facility to feed the hungry travelers passing through.

From Cask & Larder’s newsletter:

Speaking of the new Cask & Larder airport location (pictured left), as of Oct. 18, both the dining room and bar are open and serving a southern-inspired daily breakfast, lunch and dinner in Airside 2, the terminal which houses Southwest Airlines. Finally, an even better reason to get to the airport early!

Also in Cask & Larder / Ravenous Pig news:

First off, The Ravenous Pig is getting new digs! Beginning December 1, we’ll launch our 10th anniversary year with The Ravenous Pig relocating to 565 W. Fairbanks Ave. in Winter Park, the same building that currently houses Cask & Larder. The remodeled space will include more seating and offer daily lunch, dinner and happy hour service. We’ll also be serving Sunday brunch and re-launching our monthly Saturday Neighborhood Roast series featuring live music and a rotating craft beer tap takeover.
The Ravenous Pig will remain open at its current location through November serving lunch, dinner and happy hour daily, so stop by and enjoy a final meal in a spot that we’ll always hold dear in our hearts.

The final brunch and dinner service at Cask & Larder/Winter Park will be Sunday, Oct. 30. No need to fret beer lovers, Cask & Larder Brewery will remain fully operational during the transition and will continue to brew beer out of the Winter Park location after The Ravenous Pig occupies the dining room in December. Look for your favorite Cask & Larder beers available daily at The Ravenous Pig, DoveCote, the new Cask & Larder airport location and other select restaurants and bars around town. The final brunch and dinner service at Cask & Larder/Winter Park will be Sunday, Oct. 30. No need to fret beer lovers, Cask & Larder Brewery will remain fully operational during the transition and will continue to brew beer out of the Winter Park location after The Ravenous Pig occupies the dining room in December. Look for your favorite Cask & Larder beers available daily at The Ravenous Pig, DoveCote, the new Cask & Larder airport location and other select restaurants and bars around town.

Cask & Larder prepares for Growler Independence Day

July 1, 2015

Press release:

Cask & Larder couldn’t be more excited that starting July 1, after years of legislative battle, Floridians will be allowed to fill 64-ounce growlers of to-go beer directly at breweries and retailers for the first time in state history.

To celebrate this milestone, spearheaded by craft breweries and beer lovers across the Sunshine State, Cask & Larder will release one of its most popular beers ever produced, the Citra Hopped IPA, for 64-ounce growler fills on Wednesday, July 1 and Friday, July 3 from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. for $15 per 64-ounce growler. The C&L Lone Palm Golden Ale will also be available for $12 per 64-ounce growler. There is a two-growler fill limit per person and each person must provide their own growler. Cask & Larder branded growlers will be available for purchase in the near future.

To ensure the highest possible quality beer, Cask & Larder will sanitize each guests’ growler for them onsite. This process takes approximately 10 minutes. Cask & Larder recommends keeping all growlers cold from the time they are filled and drinking them within 24-48 hours after filling them.

Cask & Larder Growler Fill Details

What: 64-ounce growler fills of Cask & Larder beers directly from the brewery (limit of two growlers per person, beer varieties rotate weekly)
When: Every Wednesday and Friday from 3 p.m.- 5 p.m.
Where: Cask & Larder – 565 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park, FL. 32789
Cost: $15 Citra Hopped IPA growler fills, $12 Lone Palm Golden Ale growler fills

Swine & Sons to open April 3rd

March 25, 2015

Ravenous Pig and Cask & Larder’s new takeout concept establishment has set an opening date:

From Swine & Sons newsletter:

It’s with great excitement and pride we announce that Swine & Sons Provisions will officially open to the public on Friday, April 3!

The newest addition to the Swine Family will incorporate Cask & Larder’s sophisticated southern cuisine and The Ravenous Pig’s innovative flare for modern fine dining, while introducing a novel takeout concept to Central Florida.

Swine & Sons is located immediately west of Cask & Larder at 595 West Fairbanks Avenue in Winter Park. The shop will specialize in takeout charcuterie, made-to-order butcher sandwiches, seasonally inspired homemade ice cream, signature spices and rubs, scratch-made biscuits as well as daily lunch, dinner and pastry offerings.
For more Swine & Sons details and food pictures click here.

Cask & Larder debuts Irish Stout today

March 13, 2015

Press Release:

Fresh after winning medals at last weekend’s Best Florida Beer Competition, Cask & Larder brewers Larry Foor and Garrett Ward will unveil their latest “magically delicious” creation today at 4 p.m.

The Magnus Buchan Dry Stout was brewed in a traditional Irish style and clocks in at 5.5 percent ABV, giving it a little more kick than other well known imports from the Emerald Isle.

The best part though…

Everyone can enjoy the luck of the Irish today, Friday, March 13. The Magnus Buchan Dry Stout will debut for only $3 a pint at happy hour from 4-6 p.m. It will also be available to go in 32-ounce crowlers for $8 each, making it the perfect addition to all of the weekend’s St. Patrick’s Day parties.

Cask & Larder is located at 565 West Fairbanks Avenue in Winter Park.

Cask & Larder teams up with the Bach Festival for beer and song

January 18, 2015

Press Release:

A unique and harmonious collaboration between Cask & Larder and the Bach Festival Society of Winter Park has produced a limited edition beer that pays homage to legendary 18th-century German composer and noted beer lover Johann Sebastian Bach. And it has inspired the acclaimed Bach Festival Choir to add a selection of German beer hall songs to its typically classical repertoire.

The Bach Festival Society of Winter Park, the third-oldest Bach society in the United States, observes its 80th anniversary in 2015 with performances scheduled between Feb. 7 and March 1. To commemorate the occasion, Cask & Larder will tap its Brandenburger Bock at the restaurant at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7 while members of the Bach Festival Choir serenade the crowd with traditional German beer hall songs. The party is scheduled to last until 6 p.m. and will feature happy hour prices on the special release.

The collaboration came about after Betsy Gwinn and Alex Tiedtke, of the Bach Festival Society, came across a 300-year old letter Johann Sebastian Bach wrote to a friend proclaiming his love for a barrel of beer he had received as a gift. Gwinn and Tiedtke approached Cask & Larder head brewers Larry Foor and Garrett Ward about brewing a beer in a style similar to the one with which Bach was so smitten.

“After first conceptualizing this project with Betsy and Alex and learning more about Bach, Garrett and I dug deeper into the methods of brewing and style of beers in Germany during the 18th century and came up with the Brandenburger Bock, which takes its name from Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos,” said Foor. “When we brewed the beer we tried to be as traditional as possible when it came to the ingredients. We used some German malts and hops and even tried to mimic the water chemistry of Munich. We like to think it’s a ‘Bach’s Bock’.”

Dr. John Sinclair, artistic director and conductor of the Bach Festival Society of Winter Park, said the event is a good way to spread the influence of Bach beyond the concert hall.

“J.S. Bach enjoyed life enormously and this certainly included his beverages, especially beer,” said Sinclair. “I am excited for the celebration of our 80th festival to extend into new community venues such as Cask & Larder and convey Bach as such a relatable person.”

The Brandenburger Bock release party will also feature a special food menu to pair with the beer. The limited edition beer will be available on tap at Cask & Larder until it runs out and also will be sold in 32-ounce to-go crowlers for $7 per can.
For more information visit: www.CaskandLarder.com.

To view the complete 2015 Bach Festival Society of Winter Park event schedule visit: www.BachFestivalFlorida.org.

Cask & Larder to launch Swine & Sons, growlers

October 22, 2014

Cask & Larder has made an impact on the Orlando area as both a pub and brewery, now the award-winning chef owners are launching a new venture. Monday saw the announcement of a new facility, one that will allow locals and visitors to bring home the food of Cask & Larder and Ravenous Pig.

From the Ravenous Pig Newsletter:

We’re excited to announce Swine & Sons Provisions, a new endeavor from James and Julie Petrakis, chefs/owners of The Ravenous Pig and Cask & Larder, is slated to open February 2015. Their third Winter Park operation will reflect Cask & Larder’s sophisticated southern cuisine and Ravenous Pig’s innovative flare for modern fine dining, while introducing a novel takeout concept to Central Florida.
Located immediately west of Cask & Larder on Fairbanks Avenue in Winter Park, Swine & Sons Provisions will specialize in takeout charcuterie, butcher sandwiches, seasonally inspired homemade ice creams, signature spices and rubs, scratch-made biscuits, daily pastry offerings and more.

Swine & Sons Provisions will also offer growlers of beer sourced from Cask & Larder’s Brewery. Favorites from The Brewery, including the Red Drum, IPA and Wit varietals will be available, along with a handpicked selection of boutique wines.

Longtime Ravenous Pig and Cask & Larder Chef de Cuisine Rhys Gawlak will join the Petrakises as a partner in Swine & Sons Provisions and will spearhead the charcuterie program, which will showcase a collection of cured meats and cheeses as part of the charcuterie offerings and regularly incorporate seasonally fresh local ingredients into the daily selections.

Fellow Ravenous Pig and Cask & Larder alum Koralyss Dominguez, will oversee Swine & Sons Provisions delectable pastry and dessert items. Kailey Krips, currently a manager at Ravenous Pig, will also be part of the Swine & Sons Provisions launch team as its store manager.

We look forward to seeing you at the new store in February! Until then, keep up with all things Swine & Sons Provisions at:
Website: www.SwineandSons.com
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/swineandsons
Twitter – @SwineandSons
Instagram – @SwineandSons

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