Monday, June 5th, 2000
Reception at 6:30, Dinner at 7:00


 

AleSmith Brewing Company and the Brewer/Owner Skip Virgilio was our guest for a June 5th Beer Dinner. Founded in 1995, AleSmith Brewing Co. is dedicated to the art of hand-forging fresh, exceptional ales. Inspired by the classic beer styles of Europe, AleSmith is a growing artisan brewery in San Diego.

The beers from this brewery are exceptional! Three of our selections for this dinner are bottle conditioned beers. The other two selections will be served on draft. When tasting these beers we were struck by the fact that they all possess that something special, that intangible quality that separates beers that are simply good from beers that are truly
world class.

Our Executive Chef Leo Villatoro planned the following menu for our enjoyment.



 
 Reception:

Golden Anvil Ale

Golden ale with clean, dry malt flavors and a hint of tangy hop tones.

  Appetizer Course:

Crab and Lobster Stuffed Mushrooms. Served in a Garlic, Lemon Sauce made with E.S.B.

AleSmith ESB

- Extra Special Bitter -
Bright copper color, caramel malt flavors balanced by spicy hop character.		  



  First Course:

Tomato, Basil, and Roasted Pepper Salad with Feta Cheese and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Stumblin' Monk Triple

Strong Belgian style ale with orange peel and spices!		  



  Main Course:

Seafood Kabobs with Salmon, Halibut, Jumbo Shrimp, and Vegetables, marinated in Weizenbock and served over Rice with Grilled Asparagus.

AleSmith Weizenbock

Smooth, malty sweet beer balanced by clove and fruit flavors produced by the yeast.

 



 
 Dessert:

Caramel Apple Turnover, Caramel Sauce made with Wee Heavy, served with Haagen Daz Ice Cream!

J.P. Gray's Wee Heavy

Scotch Ale		  




Bravo, Leo, Bravo!