san francisco

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oh how i wish i was going to be in san francisco on august 8th
i want to go to the stillwater / evil twin dinner at monk's kettle
it sounds like a once in a lifetime confluence of awesome

The Menu
Reception:  The Debut of the "Debutante" - Stillwater - Saison - 5.8% ABV
First - Bellweather Farms ricotta gnocchi, with Maine lobster butter and chervil
Paired With - "Ryan & the Beaster Bunny" - Evil Twin - Saison - 7.0% ABV
Second - Roasted & pickled summer roots with celery root and tasso gratin
Paired With - "Stateside" Saison - Stillwater - 6.8% ABV
Third - Pan seared veal sweetbreads, with plum butter, preserved grapes and bee pollen
Paired With - "A Saison Darkly" - Stillwater (Brewed at Sint Canarus) - Dark Saison - 8.0% ABV
Fourth - Grilled rib-eye of Bison, with bintje potatoes and chestnut purée in a spruce demi-glace
Paired With - "Before, During & After Christmas" - Evil Twin - Imperial IPA - 8.0% ABV
and
"Jaded" - Stillwater (Brewed at De Struise) - Strong Dark Belgian Wheat Ale - 10.0% ABV
Fifth - Drunken sour cherry & pecan tart flambé, with Three Twins ice cream
Paired With - "Ashtray Heart" - Evil Twin - Smoked Imperial Stout - 8.9% ABV

Monday August 8th
Doors Open - 5:30PM First Course Served - 6:30PM
$125 per person - tax and gratuity not included
Many of these beers are in very short supply and we do anticipate this event to sell out quickly.
For more information or to secure your reservation please e-mail Nat@monkskettle.com

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