Filed under: Beer and Food, Olde Main Beers | Tags: Beer and Food, Dessert and Beer, iowa beer, Iowa Brewery, Valentine's Day Beer, Valentine's Day Dessert Pairings, Valentine's Day Ideas
Pairing your favorite dessert with an Olde Main beer is the perfect ending to a meal. Try these pairings this Valentine’s Day or any day to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Dinkey Wheat, Belgian Style Wheat Ale
Named for the train that used to run from downtown Ames to the ISU Campus, the Dinkey Wheat has a flavor derived from coriander, chamomile, and orange peel, making for a unique drinking experience.
Dessert pairings: fresh berries, orange sorbet
Long Face, Amber Ale
A horse walks into a bar and the bartender says, “Why the long face?” An all around easy drinking, tasty beverage with malt and notable caramel flavors balanced by several American hop varieties.
Dessert pairings: crème brulee, banana pound cake
Off KILTer, Scottish Ale
This traditional Scottish Ale has a subdued hop flavor and aroma with a high in malt flavor. Our brew master actually wears a kilt while brewing this ale to achieve maximum Scottish feel and tradition.
Dessert pairings: chocolate chip shortbread, peanut brittle
Clone, American Pale Ale
Simply a “Clone” of an American classic, this American Pale Ale is crisp and clean with a noteworthy hoppy bite. The subtle malt background balances out the refreshing ale.
Dessert pairings: apple tart, spice cake
Sodbuster, Stout Ale
Hearty ale with color and flavors derived from roast, chocolate, and caramel malts. This ale has a complex taste with a rich creamy mouthfeel. The pronounced hop presence balances the deep malt flavors.
Dessert pairings: anything with chocolate, apple pie, ice cream, cheesecake
Gryphonbraü, American Lager
This classic American Lager is very easy drinking, with slight malt sweetness and restrained hop flavor and aroma. This refreshing “anytime beer” finishes clean with no aftertaste.
Dessert pairings: fresh berries, lemon tart
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Filed under: Beer and Food, Olde Main Events, Restaurant & Pub | Tags: Beer and Food, beer dinner, Dinkey Wheat, Horseman's Revenge, Long Face, Sodbuster Stout
We will host a Harvest Beer Dinner on Thursday, November 12 at the restaurant and brewpub at 316 Main Street in Ames.
Four courses will be served, each paired with a different Olde Main beer. Brewery tours and a social hour will begin at 6pm, with the dinner service starting at 7pm. Olde Main brewers will be on hand to discuss the food and beer pairings.
A limited number of tickets are available for $40/person (includes tax and gratuity) and can be purchased now at the restaurant and brewpub or by calling 515-232-0553. To hold a spot in the dinner you must pay the full $40 or a $20 deposit.
Course 1
Sodbuster Stout & Wild Mushroom Napoleon – Caramelized Crimini, oyster and shitaki mushrooms in puff pastry with a Sodbuster Stout demi glace.
Served with Sodbuster, Stout Ale
Course 2
Spinach Salad – Baby spinach with mandarin oranges, walnuts and red onions, topped with warm bacon vinaigrette.
Served with Dinkey Wheat, Belgian Style Wheat Ale
Course 3
Pepper Crusted Angus Tenderloin – 8-oz. Certified Angus Beef shoulder tenderloin crusted with cracked pepper then grilled to perfection. Served with warm potato salad and sautéed fresh green beans and baby carrots.
Served with Long Face, Amber Ale
Course 4
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Served with Horseman’s Revenge, Pumpkin Ale
