A "Big Three" Beer Dinner to remember at Binkley's.

I've been to more than a few beer dinners, and yet the Binkley's "Indiana Beer Week" multi-course fest on Wednesday stands out in recent memory for quality, eagerness to please and very low price point for the quality of the fare.

It was a damned fine show, with Indiana foodstuffs, three of the state's best breweries, and enthusiastic staff. Well done, guys. See more photos here.

Binkley's "Big Three" Beer Dinner this Wednesday, July 13: NABC's A-Team is attending.

I've already told you how appetizing this menu looks: Eyes bulging as I examine the menu for the beer dinner at Binkley's in Indianapolis.

Verily, this simply isn't an ordinary beer dinner. It's a power trio beer dinner with NABC/Sun King/Three Floyds beers and some fine looking food courses, all of it taking place at Binkley's Kitchen & Bar in Indianapolis on Wednesday, July 13, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

NABC's sales department (Richard Atnip and yours truly) and Director of Brewing Operations David Pierce will be joyfully in attendance at Binkley's for this event. This may or may not be an enticement to attend, but if you do, we look forward to meeting you.

The beer dinner is an Indiana Craft Beer Week prelude to the 16th Annual Indiana Microbrewers Festival on July 16, and as previously noted, Rick and Jeff Tours can do the driving from the Louisville metro to Indy and back on that day.

Eyes bulging as I examine the menu for the beer dinner at Binkley's in Indianapolis (Wed., July 13).

The 16th Annual Indiana Microbrewers Festival takes place on July 16, and as previously noted, Rick and Jeff Tours can take you to Indianapolis and back to the Louisville metro area if you so desire.

Leading up to the festival is Indiana Craft Beer Week (July 10-16), when numerous celebratory events take place statewide. Among them is a NABC/Sun King/Three Floyds beer dinner at Binkley's Kitchen & Bar in Indianapolis on Wednesday, July 13, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

This one may require an overnight stay, or if not, perhaps a few of us would like to band together and hire a designated driver?

Still unconvinced? Just take a look at the menu and pairings, and as you do, be aware that the price for this extravaganza is only $50 per person, including tax and tip. Okay, metro Louisvillians ... who's in? My hand is up ...

BINKLEY'S KITCHEN & BAR
3 BREWERY BEER DINNER
07.13.11

Reception Course:
​Selection of Indiana Cheeses
Paired with: Sun King Sunlight Cream Ale

Course Two:
Trio of pulled pork bruschettas
​1.) Traditional with apricot BBQ
​2.) Chinese five spice rub with mirin and bean sprouts.
​3.) Adobe rubbed with lime and cocoa
Paired with: NABC Beak’s Best American Ale

Course Three:
Trout with a crawfish etouffe, corn milk reduction, black pepper crisped skin, fried green tomato relish
Paired with: Three Floyds Black Heart Imperial IPA

Course Four:
“Corn dog.” Thai spice and beer battered sausage, miso & blue cheese, curry, spiced greens
Paired with: NABC Elector Imperial Red

Course Five:
Pork ribs with (beer) sauce, corn fritters, mixed roast potatoes, faba beans
Paired with: Three Floyds Gumball Head American Wheat

Course Six:
Duck confit with cherries, peas, and feta
Paired with: Sun King "Mystery Brew"

Trio of Desserts
​1.) Brown butter and bacon popcorn with chocolate drizzle
​Paired with: Sun King "Mystery Brew"

​2.) Cherry pie with (beer) scented cream
​Paired with: NABC Solidarity Baltic Porter

​3.) ‘Pecan pie’ with toffee ice cream
​Paired with: Three Floyds Robert the Bruce