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ABW Event: Craft Beer Dinner at Ariccia of The Hotel at Auburn University

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Birmingham Craft Beer Examiner

Alabama Beer Week (ABW) will begin just as it did last year with the Magic City Brewfest.  ABW will span from June 3rd to the 13th, and it will feature craft beer events all over the state of Alabama.  The mission of ABW is to celebrate all things craft beer in Alabama, and to hopefully expose those who have not experienced craft beer to the budding beer culture in Alabama.  I will do my best to profile as many of this year's events as possible in the next week or so.

I will begin with the event that seems to have generated the most buzz this year.  It is a five course, craft beer dinner at Ariccia Italian Trattoria and Bar of The Hotel at Auburn University on June 11th at 6:30 pm.  This dinner has been put together by Chef Leonardo Maurelli and each course will feature a craft beer that has been handpicked to compliment and accentuate the flavor of the food being served.  Hors d'oeuvres will begin at 6:30 pm and the dinner will officially start at 7 pm.  Cost of this event is $55 per person.  Make sure to arrange reservations quickly because seating is limited.  To make reservations, you can call (334) 844-5140. **UPDATE** This event has sold out  **UPDATE**

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The menu is below.  At the time of the press release I received, the beers had not been chosen for each course yet.  As soon as I have that information, I will update that accordingly.  With that said, word is that Back Forty Beer Company, Great Divide Brewing Company, and Tommyknocker Brewery, Straight to Ale, and Moylan's Brewery are involved in this event.

If you have never attended a beer dinner, you are truly missing out.  It always makes for an amazing night out at an incredible value.  You get to learn more about craft beer while enjoying an amazing meal and even better company.  If you are at all interested in fine beer and food and you are free on June 11th, you should really consider adding this event to your calendar.  Prost!

First Course –

Petit Lobster Poboy – tempura fried lobster tail, yuzu wasabi aioli, baby organic greens, poached Vidalia onion, ginger, soy honey glaze.  Paired with Top Secret Kolsch from Back Forty Beer Company.

Second Course –

Organic Beet Salad, rainbow radishes, rocket, chard Alabama belle chevre, meyer lemon, tamarind vinaigrette.  Paired with Brother Joseph's Belgian Dubbel from Straight to Ale.

Third Course –

Trio de Costillita – short rib trio, slow roasted, braised, hoisin style, savory rubs, flavored sea salt, hoisin.  Paired with Cask Conditioned Hop Strike! Black Rye IPA from Tommyknocker Brewery. 

Fourth Course –

Free Range Quail, guava white balsamic reduction, rhubarb, red currant, crispy pork belly.  Kilt Lifter Scotch Ale from Moylan's Brewery. 

Final Course –

Honey Roasted Georgia Peach, brioche croutons, vanilla bean, goat cheese ice cream.  Paired with Wild Raspberry Ale from Great Divide Brewing Company. 

Alabama Beer Week kicks off June 3rd and runs until the 13th. Keep checking back for more information about events like this Craft Beer Dinner at Ariccia of The Hotel at Auburn University
Alabama Beer Week kicks off June 3rd and runs until the 13th. Keep checking back for more information about events like this Craft Beer Dinner at Ariccia of The Hotel at Auburn University
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Guillermo Woolfolk likes to call himself a beer geek. He enjoys trying new beers without snubbing his nose at them or other beer enthusiasts. Guillermo's main goal is to educate people in Birmingham and the surrounding area on craft beer. In doing so, Guillermo hopes that everyone can have fun...

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