Monday, January 29: “Stratto's Beer Dinner with the Publican.”

On Monday, January 29, at 6:30 p.m., I’ll be doing a “Stratto's Beer Dinner with the Publican,” the first of three upcoming beer and food pairings that you are cordially invited to attend.

The first is at Stratto's, which occupies a marvelously adapted 19th-century home at 318 W. Lewis & Clark Parkway in Clarksville. The price is $30 per person. Call Stratto's at 945-3496 for information and reservations, or contact Roger at NABC.

Information will be coming soon about a Belgian and appetizer pairing at Caffe Classico in Louisville on Saturday, February 10, and the much anticipated Extreme Belgian dinner at Bistro New Albany on Monday, March 5.

In beer terms, these have been designed in ascending order of intensity. The Stratto's evening will feature a four-course meal, with seven beers (beginner’s level complexity), including two old favorites from NABC.

First Beer Course
Peroni Lager (Italy)

Second Beer Course
NABC Kaiser 2nd Reising (Pre-Prohibition Pilsner)

Third Beer Course & Appetizer Course
Corsendonk Monk’s Pale Ale (Belgium)
Gorgonzola & Capicola Bruschetta Pizza

Fourth Beer Course & Salad Course
Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse (Germany)
Iceberg Wedge with Creamy Hefe Weizen Dressing

Fifth Beer Course & Entrée Course
NABC Bob’s Old 15-B (Porter)
15-B Porter Pot Roast with Roasted Vegetables & Pan Jus

Sixth Beer Course & Dessert Course
Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA (Delaware)
Double Chocolate Cappuccino Cake with Pale Ale Anglaise

Seventh Beer Course
Lindemans Framboise (Belgium)