Mikkeler Yeast Series Brewmaster Dinner
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
6:30 pm McCoy's & The Foundry
Join us at the Foundry Tuesday, September 7th for Mikkeller's new Yeast Series Ales, Brewmaster’s Tasting. Mikkeller is the gypsy-brewing venture from Copenhagen – and these brews look to be as interesting as ever!
All 5 beers are virtually identical, with one difference: each is fermented with a different yeast strain! The base beer is an 8% pale brew with moderate hoppiness, and all 5 beers employ the exact same water, hops, and malt. The major flavor differential is the yeast's fermentation effects on aroma and taste!
TASTING APPETIZER COURSE:
MIKKELLER YEAST SERIES: BELGIAN ALE:
The standard yeast behind the intense fruit and spice aromas of Belgian Ales.
MIKKELLER YEAST SERIES: BRETTANOMYCES:
The classic semi-wild yeast of the Payottenland, a place where it imparts the funky flavors and mild acidity to Lambics.
MIKKELLER YEAST SERIES: HEFEWEIZEN:
Bavaria's most suggestive yeast! The strain known for imparting banana, clove and bubblegum to Hefeweizen
MIKKELLER YEAST SERIES: LAGER:
A yeast seldom seen until about 500 years ago, this strain has become the world's most popular by virtue of its mellower aromatic contributions and its tendency to produce cleaner, crisper flavors.
MIKKELLER YEAST SERIES: US ALE:
Though an ale yeast, this strain is known for being more neutral when it comes to fermentation flavors, often allowing the intense flavors of American hops to shine through.
Tasting plate: Melon prosciutto sticks * Chipotle white Cheddar * Bresaola with hops beer mustard
* Pear slices with thyme honey * Maytag puffs
CHOICE OF YOUR FAVORITE FROM THE 5 BEERS
Entree: Lemon, garlic, herb roasted Cornish Game Hen with pan au jus, Savory white cheddar bread pudding, Braised mixed greens
Mikkeller’s Chipotle Porter, aka Texas Ranger
A beer brewed and bottled only for somewhere in Texas… but we have acquired the only keg of this beer outside of Texas, don’t ask how, we just did!
Dessert: Mango sorbet