“He Said, She Said” with Mark Thompson of Starr Hill Brewery & Sommelier Gina McVeigh

SAVE THE DATE!

It’s a beer vs. wine educational smackdown at this sit-down, four course dinner where guests receive in-depth instruction on how to successfully pair both beer and wine with a wide variety of foods.  Mark Thompson, owner and brewmaster of Starr Hill Brewery in Crozet, VA brings his beer knowledge to the dinner table to compete against local chef and sommelier extraordinaire Gina McVeigh. Friendly banter and tips for proper pairings will be exchanged at Croc’s 19th Street Bistro.  If you entertain and love the fine art of beer and wine pairing, you won’t want to miss this fun and educational evening!

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Part I

Boursin Cheese Canapé topped with baby Shrimp Sun Dried Tomato Canapé

Wine: Schlumberger (White Secco)

Beer: Northern Lights (India Pale Ale)

Part II

Pan Seared Duck breast sliced and served over spinach, strawberries, onions and goat cheese

Wine: Chateau Bonnet (Saugignon Blanc, Semillion, Muscadelle)

Beer: The Love (German Hefeweizen)

Part III

Flounder Française over wild rice

Wine: Ramon Bilboa (Albarino)

Beer: Starr Pils (German Pilsner)

Part VI

Blackened Flat Iron sliced and served with mashed potatoes sautéed green beans topped with five pepper sauce

Wine: Uppercut (Cabernet)

Beer: Amber Ale (Irish Red Ale)

Finale

Tri-Mousse

Chocolate Mousse, White Chocolate Mousse, Coffee Mousse

Wine: Rosenblum Desiree (Zinfandel, Syrah, Touriga)

Beer: Dark Starr Stout (Dry Irish Stout)

$65.00 per person all inclusive