125 Places to Have A Beer List

The May issue of All About Beer has listed 125 places to have a beer before you die and a handful of Canadian places made it on the list, three from Ontario.

#10 - The Great Canadian Beer Fest (Victoria, BC)

#17 - Mondial de la Biere (Montreal, QC)

#18 - Horizon's Cafe, CN Tower (Toronto, ON)

#49 - Woolwich Arms Pub (Guelph, ON)

#113 - beerbistro (Toronto, ON)

Nice to see a lovely establishment like the Woolwich Arms make such an impressive list, and to crack the top 50.

The list was compiled by Rick Lyke, a well known drink writer out of the U.S. Funny though, I thought my place would have cracked the top 10.

Southern Tier Dinner Reminder

There is only 11 days left until one of the most anticipated beer dinners of the year takes place at Toronto's Academy of Spherical Arts, as Roland and Russell import agency welcome Southern Tier IPA to the Ontario market.

FRIDAY, APRIL 25; 6:00 PM
THE ACADEMY OF SPHERICAL ARTS
ONE SNOOKER STREET
TORONTO, ON M6K 1G1
416-532-2782
www.sphericalarts.com
agilpin@sphericalarts.com
Tickets are $75.00

JOIN US TO CELEBRATE THE ARRIVAL OF ONE OF THE BEST AMERICAN IPA’s. AFTER MANY, MANY MONTHS OF HARD WORK (AND SOME DRINKING), WE ARE PROUDLY ABLE TO SAY: SOUTHERN TIER IPA IS COMING TO ONTARIO. ONE OF THE FINEST NORTH AMERICAN IPA’S, IT HAS BEEN WELL RECOGNIZED IN OUR PROVINCE FOR QUITE SOME TIME.

ROLAND + RUSSELL WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL OF THE BEER CONNOISSEURS, BLOGGERS, COLUMNISTS AND THE LCBO FOR MAKING THIS HAPPEN. TO CELEBRATE THIS OCCASION WE ARE DELIGHTED TO HAVE PHIN DEMINK OF SOUTHERN TIER AND THEIR MASTER BREWER TO KICK OFF THE CELEBRATIONS. THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY NOT ONLY TO SAMPLE THEIR GREAT BEERS, BUT TO ALSO HEAR THE STORY BEHIND THE BREWERY THAT HAS QUICKLY GAINED SUCH ACCLAIM.

GREAT FOOD, WONDERFUL AMBIENCE AND OF COURSE FANTASTIC BEER AWAIT, SO PLEASE JOIN US.

FOR TICKETS CONTACT ALEASHA OR ANDREA AT 416-532-2782.

Here is the confirmed menu, and it sounds absolutley delicious. As I sit here and finish my last bottle of ST IPA I can't wait to get there and partake in the night.

M E N U
Butternut Squash, roasted pear and cheddar soup
Served with Phin & Matt’s Extraordinary Ale

Baked black cod with sweet potato, rapini and a walnut butter sauce
Served with Porter

Spicy chicken panang with scented rice, crisp garlic and onions
Served with IPA

Bitter Chocolate mousse with fresh raspberries and sauce
Served with Raspberry Wheat Ale

FREE ACCESS TO THE ACADEMY’S AMAZING BILLIARD TABLES. TAXES AND GRATUITY INCLUDED.

A New Segment

I will be adding a new segment to the Great Canadian Pubs and Beer Blog starting this week. It will feature a question and answer format with some of Ontario's best brewers and brewery representatives.

I have extended an invitation to many breweries to take part in this and the response has been great. It will give you, the reader, a better perspective on some of the people who brew the beer you drink and hopefully offer up a little humour along the way. The segment will also let any brewer submit any editorial piece they want to get off their chest, while providing a behind the scenes glimpse into the brewery. Most beer fans might be aware of the people, the breweries etc, but this is a great way for beginners and those interested in learning more about the Ontario brewing industry to get a better understanding of the culture.

I hope that you enjoy the small posts. Feel free to post comments, ask questions and try new products, you'll be rewarded.

First up, John Graham from Church Key Brewing Company - stay tuned!

Volo's 20th Anniversary Celebration: April 20th

April marks the 20 year anniversary for Volo, a well known Toronto beer destination on Yonge Street, just north of Wellesley. Owner Ralph Morana will be opening the doors on Sunday April 20th, from 12pm-10pm for a special celebration featuring some terrific beers from Ontario brewers.

The line-up includes:

Casks
Black Oak Double Chocolate Cherry Stout
Grand River Mild/Plowman's ale Blend
Cameron's Pomegranate Cream Ale
Amsterdam Framboise
Church Key West Coast Pale Ale Oaked
Durham ESB

Taps
Church Key Grains of Wrath DIPA
King Pilsbock Unfiltered
Nickelbrook Cuvee 07 Strong Spiced Ale
Great Lakes Chocolate Orange Peel Ale
Stratford Common Steam Lager
Barley Days Sugar Shack Ale
Granite Gin Lane Barley Wine
Neustadt Big Dog Porter
Durham Hop Addict IPA Hop Infused
Grand River Ploegers Vlaams Rood

So, as you can see, it's quite a list that doesn't have to beg for attention. It appears that Great Lakes is having a little fun with their Orange Peel Ale, which to me sounds delicious and some other breweries are playing with some creations. This should no doubt be another great event for the curious beer drinker in all of us.

Admission will be free and the patio will be open for business (the casks will be tapped here). So head over to the famed Volo and shake Ralph's hand. After all, he has done so much for the Toronto beer scene.

Congratulations Ralph, and the rest of the Morana/Volo team.

Imperial Pub: Toronto, ON

How is it that I had never heard of this place? I get emails all the time from people providing me with their favourite place and their recommendations to check it out. Personally, I had never heard of the Imperial Pub, located on Dundas Street just east of Yonge, until I opened my inbox last week and a reader pointed it out to me. It just happens to be a 5 minute walk from work, so I thought I'd check it out after a long day of correspondence.

As soon as I walk into a new pub, within 20 seconds I can safely state whether it's for me or not. Walking into the Imperial pub I could tell I liked it in 5.

A Brief History
Back in 1944, a 30 year old man by the name of Jack Newman takes over what was then "Glover's Cafeteria," a hotel owned by the Chief of Police for York Region, and Newman renamed it The Imperial Hotel. You see, back in the early 1900's only hotels and inns could serve alcohol under strict Ontario liquor laws, so the Imperial Hotel featured nine rooms in the upstairs section of the building in order to comply. Downstairs was home to the 'drinking room,' which would go on to be called the Aquarium Room in the 50's and featured a Seeburg Jukebox that played soft jazz. Newman's goal was to provide the area with a classy drinking spot, a place where the rowdies and roughnecks didn't want to venture.

During the 1960's, it was decided that the hotel rooms would close to proceed with an upstairs pub after the liquor laws changed. The area would soon be called 'the Library room' as Ryerson students made it their hangout, and hundreds of hardback and soft covered books graced numerous shelves and cases around the perimeter of the pub. It was also during the 60's that the Imperial Hotel lost its status as a hotel and became a 'public house.'

Like all drinking establishments at the time, the Imperial Pub (as it is know called), had women and men separated by a wall in the Aquarium room and it wasn't until the 70's that it was changed. Now all sexes can co-mingle as they sup on their pints.

In 1998 the City of Toronto tried to close the doors of the pub to make way for the development of Dundas square. After several protests, petitions and public outcry, the pub was spared and it still stands were it has been since the 20's.

Another interesting fact is that the pub is still independently owned by the Newman family, and it remains almost unchanged in appearance and laid back operation as it was back in the 60's. Today Fred Newman runs the show and various other family members hold positions within the walls of the storied pub.

The Library Room: Upstairs
For my first visit to the Imperial I decided I would start with the upstairs level, the Library room, to indulge in a pint of Wellington and chat with the regulars and locals. I met Fred and spoke briefly about the history of the building, the scenery and the liquor laws of yester-years.

The first thing I noticed was the colourful carpeting that blanketed the entire floor. Greens, reds, purples, swirling around in a funky pattern seemed to blend in well with all the other items situated upstairs. There are 7 or 8 leather couches throughout the room, many wooden tables and chairs that I'd bet have been there from the early days of the pub, an attractive gas fireplace that roars to attention in winter, iron barred light fixtures dated back to the 40's, many books, lots of plants by the window overlooking Dundas street, a wrought iron structure greeting you at the top of the stairs, a Foosball table, pool table and large screen tv and other knick knacks scattered about.

The room itself is an open concept, with red brick beams and pillars throughout, providing the feeling of a large living room. A man states just that as he scutters up to the bar for a pint, "been coming here for years, comfortable place, a home away from home almost." The clientele is as diverse as the city of Toronto itself. Young Ryerson students, young professionals, middle aged couples, the down and out and some elderly folk all provide a different image of the glowing pub. It makes for interesting conversations as each individual has different opinions based on their age bracket and background.

The bar isn't huge, it isn't small, it's just right. 8 bar back stools surround the heavy, dark wood bar with chestnut coloured leather patterns stitched on. It typifies an old hotel saloon bar, nothing fancy, just a straight up bar to serve pints over. No stainless steel, no sparkling wine glasses, and no pretentious bartender. Our bartender is actually a barmaid, a rough, tough looking barmaid who states she has been working behind the Imperial Pub's bars for sixteen years and they'll have to carry her out when she dies. She is very engaging, yet bold enough to capture the attention of those misbehaving. She is my kind of barmaid, she may not know a lot about craft beer, but she's not a robot like some other bartenders.

The draught beer line-up is limited to Amsterdam Blonde, Steam Whistle, Mill Street Tankhouse, Carlsberg (good soccer hangout), Moosehead and Wellington Pale. Bottles range from mainstream, to micros, to imports, Sam Adams Boston lager was even available. Amsterdam and Wellington were the best movers during my visit.

The Library Room in the Imperial Pub is a great old pub for all ages to enjoy. A place where you go to the bar to order a pint, to meet new people, to engage in conversation with strangers. I fell into a discussion with a Hard Rock Cafe employee who provided me with a glimpse into why this pub is so successful. "I come here with people from work when we complete our shifts as it offers us the atmosphere to relax, de-stress, to socialize, to get comfortable with a solid pint and meet others. It's also a good destination to come read alone as the soft jazz lingers in the background." Nicely put.

2008 ALES Open Homebrew Competition

Ale & Lager Enthusiasts of Saskatchewan

I received this media release today and thought I'd post it for all those homebrewers out there. You never know, the eventual winner of this might end up with a Canadian brewery one day.

Media Communique:
Friday, April 11, 2008, For Immediate Release
FIRST ROUND JUDGING CONCLUDES TODAY IN HOMEBREW COMPETITION

Certified beer judges from Alberta, Saskatchewan and California will be wrapping up judging of 23 first round categories of homebrewed beer today at the 2008 ALES Open Homebrew Competition. The competition also serves as the Canadian Regional Qualifier for the American Homebrewers Association’s National Homebrewing Competition (the largest homebrew competition in the world), to be held in Cincinnati, OH, June 21-23.

Running a large and prestigious competition requires certified beer judges. Beer judges are not only experienced brewers and tasters, but they must also study detailed texts on brewing techniques, styles, history, and defects, in order to pass a 3-hour hand-written exam. Upon successful completion of the exam, the judge becomes certified by the internationally recognized Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP).

Scoring of each entry is on a 50-point scale, with judges assessing entries on five elements (aroma, appearance, flavour, mouthfeel and overall impression) in comparison to defined style guidelines for each of the major categories and nearly 100 sub-categories.

This year well over 200 entries from homebrewers across Canada are competing for honours for individual brews, as well as points towards personal brewing awards. Gold, silver and bronze medals are awarded in each category, with gold medal winners competing against each other for “Best of Show” brew.
Beer judging will be in progress today from 7:00pm to 10:00pm at the Bushwakker Brewpub, 2206 Dewdney Avenue, Regina.

For further information contact Mark Heise at 527-2073 or competition@alesclub.com

The Brewers Plate: Get Your Tickets Before Their Gone

Tomorrow night is the big night for Green Enterprise Toronto, Local Food Plus and Slow Food Toronto as they present: A Local, Sustainable Spring Feast Celebrating Independent Brewers, Chefs and Food Artisans

Tickets are going fast so call today and help support your locals.

What does a great local feast look like in early April in southern Ontario? Artisanal cheeses, breads, and sausages, roasts and stews of wild game and root vegetables, local greenhouse produce, pickles and preserves of every description, fruit pies, and of course, libations from our great local breweries.

Friday, April 11, 6:30 to midnight, The Berkeley Church, 315 Queen Street East

Featuring finely crafted beers from Black Oak, Cameron’s, Church-Key, Mill Street, Steam Whistle, and Wellington. To compliment dishes from Cowbell, Gladstone Hotel, Jamie Kennedy Kitchens, La Palette, The Rebel House,and Veritas as well as variety of individual food artisans and live jazz bands.

$150.00+GST per ticket.

We expect a sellout crowd of 300. To reserve tickets with VISA/MC call 416-644-1012

This first annual event celebrates slow food, local-sustainable food and farming, and import substitution in the winter/spring season in the Toronto region. The event also supports the work of Green Enterprise Toronto www.greenenterprise.net

Great OCB Article from Edible Toronto

In my daily website searches I usually come across some pretty interesting posts, columns, notes, videos etc, and today while reading Val Stimpson's comments on the OCB blog I was directed to an article written by OCB marketing guru Mary MacIsaac.

The article "Sipping Along: World Class Brewing On Your Doorstep" was published in a new quarterly magazine called Edible Toronto, which is dedicated to connecting consumers with local growers and producers, food artisans and chefs, farmers' markets and food retailers.

MacIsaac touches on a small piece of the Ontario brewing history and how over the years it has come to represent the LCBO's fastest growing segment. "LCBO volume sales of Ontario craft beer increased by more than 40% this past November and December compared to the same period in 2006," said LCBO's Category Manager of Beer Leanne Rhee.

The Ontario craft beer route is becoming increasingly popular with city dwellers who want to get out of the big smoke for the weekend, and MacIsaac offers a vivid narration of what to experience along the way. She does such a good job in my opinion that I wanted to head straight out of town for a brewery to indulge in some fresh lager and ale while taking in the local foods, wares and hospitality.

Any fan of what the Ontario craft brewers have to offer we enjoy MacIsaac's article. Go ahead, read it, and get out on the road to visit your local brewery.

2008 ALES Open Homebrew Competition

Ale & Lager Enthusiasts of Saskatchewan

Media Backgrounder
April 7, 2008

REGINA TO HOST MAJOR HOMEBREWING COMPETITION
From April 8 to 12, 2008, the best homebrewers from across Canada will compete in Regina at the 2008 ALES Homebrew Open and American Homebrewers Association (AHA) Canadian Regional Qualifier.

Now in its 15th year, this competition of homebrewed beer, cider and mead is organized by Regina’s ALES club, and is hosted by The Bushwakker Brewpub @ 2206 Dewdney Avenue. The event is sponsored by numerous local and international beer-related companies and organizations.

Medal winners from this competition advance to the AHA’s National Homebrew Competition (June 21-23 in Cincinnati, OH), which is the largest competition of its kind in the world. The ALES club has been the proud organizer of the Canadian Regional Qualifier since 2004.

Prizes and medals will be awarded in 28 categories of beer, cider and mead as classified by the internationally recognized Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP). Certified judges from Saskatchewan, Alberta and California will be evaluating entries in accordance with BJCP style guidelines and scoring systems.
Homebrewing is a fast-growing hobby in North America, and is an offshoot of an appreciation for the hundreds of styles of craft beer, cider and mead, and is also closely linked to an overall appreciation for quality food and drink made from the finest of fresh and natural ingredients.

Homebrewers use non-commercial equipment and methods to produce classic and experimental styles using basic raw materials such as malted barley, fruit, honey, hops and pure varietal yeasts. The quality of homebrewed beer, cider and mead is frequently equal to, or better than, the best commercial offerings.

Contact Mark Heise at (306) 527-2073 or competition@alesclub.com for additional information

TO Wine and Cheese Show

I was lucky enough to snag a couple of tickets for last weekends TO Wine and Cheese show held at the Mississauga Convention Centre and had no trouble convincing a friend to come along.

I hadn't really done my homework and I had never been to a wine and cheese show, so I didn't have a clue as to how many breweries would be in attendance (I was assured there would be some before I took the tickets).

Because of the Toronto Rock game the night before, and helping celebrate a friends birthday, I wasn't really in the mood to drink too much and thankfully so. Drink tickets were a buck a piece, but some vendors were asking for a minimum of three for a sample. Some wine vendors were asking for upwards of 15 tickets for a 2 oz sample of their products. I am reminded why I love beer! Better tasting for a better price.

Well, it was a good thing we found John Graham from Church Key Brewery and his church pew booth as he took care of us. He had his Lactese Falcon (formerely known as Flanders Sour Brown Ale), Grains of Wrath, West Coast Pale Ale, Northumberland Ale and Cranberry Maple Wheat. Check out his descriptions of each beer. We spent a considerable amount of time there talking with John about the state of Ontario's independently owned pubs.
I took a good size sample of the Lactese and walked over to the Quebec artisan's cheese booth and pick out the stinkiest piece of old hard blue cheese and paired the two. Perfect match!! The vendor was amused, so I offered her a smell of the beer and a sip to go with it. Was she ever impressed.

Luckily John had a bottle of the Lactese for me to purchase, which I plan on cellaring for a year to see how well it ages.

Peter Lopaty, owner of Esprit Import Agencies was also there and we talked in great length about his history working with the LCBO. It turns out the Dogfish Head 60min IPA won't be released this month as planned and possibly not even during May as some difficulties have arose. The Beerbistro dinner with Dogfish Head owner Sam Caligone sounded amazing before but it sounded even better after Lopaty shared some secrets into what will be offered at the event. I'm looking forward to this dinner. Esprit was offering samples of Chimay White and Red, Duvel, St. Peters's Golden Ale, Sam Smith's Nut Brown, and others for the low price of one ticket per sample. Good man.

There wasn't much else to write home about. The food was delicious and the cheese was terrific. Steam Whistle, Creemore, Cool, Pilsner Urquell, Big Rock and a few others were the other beer vendors there and we made our rounds to each throughout the day.

Session #14 - Beer People

April 4th, the first Friday of the month, time for Session #14 on Beer People chosen by Stonch over at Stonch's Beer Blog.

Choose someone you know personally. That person might be a brewer, a publican, someone who sups at your local, or maybe just a friend who is passionate about beer. Let's read some pen portraits of your companions on the path to fermented enlightenment.

I'm digging this month's topic, and I had a hard time pondering who to choose, there are just so many. Really, anyone I have a beer with constitutes a beer person in my book.

Stonch mentions that the phrase "beer is a social lubricant" is a little too euphemistic for him, but it works for me. I have met many, many hospitable people in the pubs and beer bars I venture into, locals, regulars, publicans, average people like me and other beer lovers who have all touched me in some way (no pun intended), and it's all thanks to beer!

But if I had to choose my one beer person, it would be my lovely fiancé. She has been very patient, understanding, quite willing to learn and at times enthusiastic about my pursuit of finding a great pub or a terrific craft beer. She accompanies me on many out of town travels to small country pubs, breweries and beer runs and always helps me put a pen to paper to tell a better story. She acts as my second nose, as she has a terrific sense of smell and usually picks up stuff that I never even detected. She was a beer lover years ago, sadly she discovered she was living with Celiac disease and is now regulated to drinking cider or wine. She puts up with a lot, but has never interfered in my hobby. She is also great when it comes to meeting people in the industry as she has a bubbly nature that draws people closer.

Okay, I'll have to name some more because my fiancé can't always be with me. Drinking a beer in a pub during the late afternoon provides a person with the opportunity to meet some interesting individuals. It's more relaxed, easier to saddle up next to someone and start discussing the news or the beer your drinking. You can go into a pub by yourself and leave with new friends. Some of the best beer conversations I've ever had have been with complete strangers. I have gotten to know many publicans that I enjoy drinking a pint with. Ralph at Volo, Ron at the Granite, Bill and Donna from the Henry House and George from C'est What are all great people to share beer stories with over some well crafted beers.

The boys back home (both Orillia and Halifax) are my beer people as well, although I don't get to drink with them that often anymore. They may drink the mainstream lagers and I stick to the craft stuff, but we have a great time watching hockey, having a couple after a fastball game, in the fish huts and some of the best have come after doing an afternoon of yard work. These guys are beer people, not in the sense I consider myself to be, but beer people nonetheless who I love drinking with. Sitting around someone's house on a Friday night having some beer over dinner is fantastic and creates lasting memories.

The industry people. I could name off a long list of people I love sharing some pints with. The fella's at Cameron's are a fun, energetic group pushing good beer, John Bowden from Great Lakes, George Eagleson from F&M Brewery is a blast, beer writer Greg Clow has helped teach me some tricks to this game along with sharing some fabulous beers, Cass Enright, the founder of Bar Towel, Canada's Pub Guy Bill Perrie, Beerology's Mirella Amato, Bill White, Stephen Beaumont and many others. It's great to talk shop with these guys/girls and everyone has different views into the industry, which makes for interesting conversations.

And last but not lest, myself. I think every beer drinker enjoys having a drink by themselves, in the comfort of their favourite chair with a good book and a unique beer. But, for me, it's out to the pub where the beer tastes better because of the people. Speaking of pubs........see you there.

Pumphouse Brewery Welcomes Back Greg Nash

Well it didn't take long for the colourful Greg Nash to land another brewing job. News coming from Beer Advocate, posted by an employee of Pumphouse Brewery in Moncton New Brunswick, has Nash re-joining his old employer for another kick at the can (or should I say tank?)

This is welcome news to beer fans in Atlantic Canada. If you read this blog regularly, you will have noticed I am a big fan of what Nash brings to the Canadian brewing industry, as he showed during his time with the Garrison Brewing co.

I spoke with him yesterday afternoon and he confirmed that he has accepted an offer from Pumphouse. "I am thrilled to be back with Pumphouse and look forward to working with the brewing team. I should be starting within two weeks, but I have already gone out to get some supplies and I am anxious to get back into the brew house and having some fun", Nash stated.

Pumphouse has two brewing locations, one for distribution and the other in their brew pub, where Nash feels he'll be able to let loose and play around with some recipes.

It will be interesting to keep an eye on the Garrison Brewing Co and the Pumphouse Brewery now that they've swapped brewers.

OCB Podcast

As it turns out I say "um" a lot when doing any kind of interview, which I have to work on.

A couple of weeks ago, over some beers at Beerbistro with some OCB representatives, I was asked if I'd be interested in doing a podcast for the OCB blog. I am a big supporter of some OCB beers so I jumped at the chance. We discussed how I got into the blogging world and when and why I started to appreciate finer beers. It was a fun time and I hope I got my message across clearly (even with the mispronouncation of a couple words).

You can listen to the podcast by visiting the OCB's blog. Only the first half of the podcast was released, but let me know what you think.

What Beer Will You Be Drinking: 2010 Olympics

Budweiser was named the official beer sponsor of the 2006 Olympic games in Turin, and the 2002 games in Salt Lake, in Atlanta in 1996 and 1984 in LA.

Labatt was named official beer sponsor of the Calgary winter games back in 1988. Are you starting to see where I'm going with this?

A story on Canada.com today has the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Committee searching for an official beer sponsor to be announced later this year. A recent survey resulted in many favouring a Canadian owned beer to represent the games, which leaves Molson and Labatt on the outside as both are now foreign owned.

Some locals feel that it should be a British Columbia produced beer like Granville Island or Spinnakers in Victoria, and feature creative names like "Luger lager, Legacy lager, Salchow Stout."

Chances are the sponsorship will go to one of the big brewers like Molson or Labatt's, as they have the money to back up advertising initiatives like tv commercials, national newspaper ads etc. But it would certainly be nice to see a smaller microbrewery on the west coast pull through and land the sponsorship. Propeller brewery was victorious in getting their beers on the Trailer Park Boys movie, so hey, you never know!

Abbot on the Hill To Launch Bavaria & Koningshoven

If you looking for a special outing with the honey on Tuesday April 15th, head over the the Abbot on the Hill and indulge in a little bit of heaven. Premier Brands is presenting a three course meal to welcome the arrival of Bavaria on draught for the first time in Canada and La Trappe (Koningshoven) Bock. Tickets will be $60 dollars and there will be two seatings. The first one will begin at 6:30, followed by an 8:30pm seating.

Join us April 15th as we officially launch two of Europe’s finest beers. Bavaria - Holland’s Premium beer, and largest family owned brewery and Koningshoven Trappist Bock. The only Trappist Bock in the world and the first time in the Western Hemisphere. There is only one keg in Canada and we have it!!

Reservations will be required. Please call(416) 920-9074 to book your reservations today.

Bavaria
Soft shirred quail egg
Ceviche tuna
Homemade pumpernickel toast

Koningshoven Trappist Bock
Oven roasted venison tenderloin stuffed with apple – wild rice
Candied juniper berry demi glace
Roast shallot whipped white turnip
Buttered brussel sprouts

Koningshoven Trappist Quadruple
Sugar fried brie wedge
Homemade beer sorbet