Sierra NevadaSierra Nevada makes great beer. I’m particularly fond of Hop Hunter IPA, and the Harvest series.
Still, it’s kind of weird that the California-based brewery is the beer sponsor for Louisville’s biggest music festival. Hey, I understand that sort of sponsorship costs a lot of jack; still, wouldn’t it be cool if one day Against the Grain can fill that role? Maybe one day.
Anyway, LeeAnne Porter from Sierra Nevada will be the guest speaker at a beer dinner hosted by Harvest Restaurant on Monday, July 11. A meet-and-greet starts at 6:30 p.m., while the four-course dinner itself begins at 7. There will be five Sierra Nevada beers, including Raincheck Stout. The dinner is $55 per person.
Here’s the menu/itinerary:
6:30 Doors Open
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale served as greeting beer
7:00 Dinner Sitdown
~ one ~
citrus cured Lake Barkley silver carp
tomato water, jalapeno, wheat berry
beer pairing
Sierra Nevada “Otra Vez” Gose-style ale brewed with cactus & grapefruit
~ two ~
Rivercrest Farm rabbit “wurst”
basil-fava puree, green tomato mustard
beer pairing
Sierra Nevada Summerfest Crisp Lager
~ three ~
jerk spiced Kentucky bison shortrib
charred carrot, black bean, napa cabbage
beer pairing
Sierra Nevada Rain Check Stout
~ four ~
“Bluegrass” cheese plate
“St. Paulin” mild creamy, “Foxglove” double cream wash rind, “Sophia” bloomy ash rind goat cheese
beer pairing
Sierra Nevada Hoptimum Imperial IPA
