Brooklyn Brewing’s Garrett Oliver Is Hosting a Beer Dinner at Wegmans

We’ll file this one under Unexpectedly Cool Event at a Supermarket. Brooklyn Brewing’s brewmaster,Garrett Oliver is coming to the Wegmans in Allentown to do a beer dinner on Tuesday, February 17th. The dinner is happening during Lehigh Valley Beer Week (which runs February 15th to 22nd). The dinner will feature Oliver and Wegmans Allentown’s executive chef, Geno Nosenzo. The $75 per person, seven-course dinner will kick off with a Bourbon washed Pie d’Angloys cheese from Wegmans cheese caves and will then feature foie gras, scallops, dry-aged steak and more.

Tickets for the dinner, which includes a Brooklyn Brewing beer with each course, are on sale at Wegmans That’s The Ticket ticket desk or by calling 610-336-7960.

Garrett Oliver Beer Dinner at Wegmans Allentown

Amuse Bouche

Bourbon Washed Pie d’ Angloys
Truffle Cotto Ham, WB Truffle Spread, Marcona Almonds, Ciabatta Crostini

Beer Pairing: Brooklyn Wild Streak

FIRST COURSE

Wild Caught Dry Sea Scallops
Shaved Asparagus Risotto, Caspian Golden Osetra Caviar, Chive Oil, Micro Greens

Beer Pairing: Brooklyn Local 1

SECOND COURSE

Foie Gras
Brioche French Toast, Fig & Caramelized Cipollini Onion Marmalade, Butternut Squash Purée

Beer Pairing: Brooklyn “K is for Kriek”

THIRD COURSE

Mache & Belgian Endive Salad
Roasted Pear, Imberico Ham Crisps, Valdeon, Chestnuts, Sherry Vinaigrette

Beer Pairing: Brooklyn Greenmarket Wheat

FOURTH COURSE

Steamed Striped Bass
Shiitake Miso Broth, Ginger, Scallions, Ramen, Cilantro, Snow Pea Leaves

Beer Pairing: Brooklyn Sorachi Ace

FIFTH COURSE

21 Day Dry Aged Strip Steak
Fingerling Potato/ Sweet Onion/ Fresno Pepper/ Applewood Smoked Bacon Hash, Maitake Mushroom Saute, Chimichurri, Crispy Shallots

Beer Pairing: Brooklyn “Barrel-Aged Wild Horse Porter”

DESSERT

Chunky Peanut Butter Crème Brulee with Vanilla Whipped Cream
Triple Berry Fruit Spread and Peanut Bacon Brittle

Wine Pairing: Brooklyn Hand & Seal

 Meet the Brewer Dinner [Wegmans]