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2018 Best In FEst: Institution Ale Company

5/22/2018

Honorable Mention, Best In Fest: Rx Pils by @institutionales (Institution Ale Company)

Beer Details: 5.2% ABV, German Style Pils

Pairing Suggestions: Pad Thai, pho, guacamole, spicy tuna roll, salmon sushi, wild mushroom ravioli w/ burnt butter and herb, empanadas w/chimichurri, Indian food, saag paneer, blood orange, basil, and wahoo tacos.

#beerpairing #foodpairing #lager #pilsner #germanpils #pintsandpairings #805 #craftbeer #beer #beerlife

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2018 Best In Fest: 14 CAnnons

5/22/2018

Best In Fest Participant: Peanut Butter Cup Dessert Ale by @14cannons

Beer Details: Prepare yourself for liquid decadence in a 16-ounce glass tulip. Peanut Butter Cup is truly a dessert ale worth savoring.
ABV: 7.5%

Pairing suggestions: Sweet hot Thai food, vanilla custard tart w/ a smoked salt gelee', flourless chocolate cake, chicken satay w/ spicy peanut sauce.

#beerpairing #foodpairing #ale #dessertbeer #peanutbuttercup #Hefeweizen #pintsandpairings #805 #craftbeer #beer #beerlife #beerporn

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2018 Best In Fest: Leashless Brewing Company

5/22/2018

Best In Fest Participant: Foamball Hazy IPA by @leashlessbrewing (Leashless Brewing Company)

Beer Details: 5.5% ABV, The smooth mouthfeel of this hazy IPA blends harmoniously with its juicy, citrusy, fruitiness. Crafted almost exclusively with organic El Dorado hops, this easy drinking session-style beer is easier to take on than the foamball experienced when you drop in too deep on a set wave and it pinches on you.
ABV: 5.5% IBU: 44.4

Pairing suggestions: breakfast, bbq chicken skewers w/ pineapple, oatmeal w/ brown sugar, blue cheese/sausage w/ crackers, mango salad, arugula salad w/ chili glazed shrimp.

#beerpairing #foodpairing #ale #sessionIPA #hazyIPA #IPA #pintsandpairings #805 #craftbeer #beer #beerlife #VenturaBeer

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2018 Best In Fest: Enegren Brewing Company

5/22/2018

Best In Fest Participant: The Lightest One by @enegrenbrewing (Enegren Brewing Company)

Beer Details: 4.8% ABV, German-Style Helles Lager
Helles, German for bright, is a crisp, clean, German lager with a touch of hops.

Pairing suggestions: Veal, sole, picatta, mango ceviche, grilled peaches and mascarpone, shellfish, cheddar cheese, Thai noodles with peanut sauce, and Thai spring rolls.

#beerpairing #foodpairing #lager #helleslager #pintsandpairings #805 #craftbeer #beer #beerlife

@cpwinefoodbrew @ojaibeverageco @barrelhouse101 @thebeergoddess @thebeerguylife @bohobec @moniesocal @hopheadsaid

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2018 Best In Fest: MadeWest Brewing Company

5/22/2018

Honorable Mention, Best In Fest Participant: Red Rye by @madewestbeer (MadeWest Beer)

Beer Details: 6.6% ABV, Hazy IPA dry hopped with El Dorado, Ekuanot, and Simcoe hops. Tropical, and stone fruit character with notes of pineapple, apricot and grapefruit. Flaked oats and wheat impart a smooth creamy mouthfeel in this hazy refreshment.

Pairing suggestions: Jerk chicken, bacon cheese burger, lamb, goose, braised brown sugar short rib w/ root vegetables, bison Chile w/ pepper jack, pork belly w/ apple chutney

#beerpairing #foodpairing #ale #ipa #ryeIPA #indiapaleale #pintsandpairings #805 #craftbeer #beer #beerlife #beerporn

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2018 Best In Fest: WEstlake Brewing Company

5/22/2018

Best In Fest Participant: Automatic Flowers by @westlakebrewingco

Beer Details: ABV: 8.2%, Belgian Tripel brewed with hibiscus flowers. Our first small batch beer release, the blend of tart hibiscus flowers, fruity Belgian yeast esters, and sweet Pilsner malt makes for a perfectly refreshing brew.

Pairing suggestions: Pork roast stuffed with chestnuts, apple, crab cakes w/lemon caper aioli, peach cobbler, caramelized banana creme brulee, green salad with edible , Coq au Vin, Chocolate Mousse, Green chili corn souffle, and jazz.

#beerpairing #foodpairing #ale #belgianale #belgiantripel #tripel #pintsandpairings #805 #craftbeer #beer #beerlife #beerporn

@cpwinefoodbrew @barrelhouse101 @thebeergoddess @ojaibeverageco @thebeerguylife @hopheadsaid

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2018 Best In Fest: Slo Brew

5/22/2018

Best In Fest Participant: Cali-Squeeze Blood Orange Hefeweizen by @slobrew

Beer Details: Your new main squeeze. We Juiced up our Hefeweizen with loads of blood orange for a citrusy twist. This infused brew strikes a unique balance of sweet & tart to brighten up your day.

This hefeweizen is our California remix of a classic German hit. Subtle banana and clove character with a touch of German Manderina hops gives this hefe a distinctive west coast twist. Enjoy like a pro: Pour half can, swirl can, top off glass, “Prost!”

ABV: 5.4%,

Pairing suggestions: Duck, venison, turkey, chocolate mousse cake, grilled mahi w/ citrus salsa, citrus salad, parfait in bed, watermelon salad, lobster avocado salad, smoked salmon

#beerpairing #foodpairing #ale #GermanBier #hefe #Hefeweizen #pintsandpairings #805 #craftbeer #beer #beerlife #beerporn

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2018 Best In Fest: Red Tandem Brewery

5/22/2018

Best In Fest Participant: Double C-Hag by @redtandembrewery (Red Tandem Brewery)

Beer Details: Named for her hops bill, which includes most every commercially available hop that starts with the letter 'C', plus Warrior and Amarillo hops. Five total hop additions throughout the brewing and fermenting processes make this an intense yet sophisticated beer.
ABV: 10%, 74 IBUs

Pairing suggestions: Spicy BBQ ribs w/ grits, hoisin duck w/ serrano rice, Philly cheesesteak w/ grilled poblanos, Olivia V cigar, Rocky Patel Vintage cigar, spicy tuna roll, sharp cheddar, cheddar avocado burger

#beerpairing #foodpairing #ale #DIPA #IPA #imperialIPA #pintsandpairings #805 #craftbeer #beer #beerlife #VenturaBeer #beerporn

@cpwinefoodbrew @ojaibeverageco @barrelhouse101 @thebeergoddess @moniesocal @hopheadsaid

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Best in fest - Enegren Brewing Company - Maibock

6/2/2017

BEST OF SHOW

Food and beer pairing for:

Maibock - Helles Bock Spring Lager
This is our take on a traditional Bavarian style Maibock. This beer has lightly toasted and moderately sweet malt profile balanced with noble hops. We fermented this with a clean German lager yeast, spunded for natural carbonation and lagered it for 2 months. This is the perfect beer for the spring and pairs exceptionally well with any great food.

6.7% ABV

Jason Hendrick: Glazed and charred short rib, aged cheese (salty and/or nutty)
Jorge Alem: German brat plate, beer mustard and a cigar
Erin Peters: Bratwurst, pork belly with jam, or Swiss cheese
Kevin Pratt: Rosemary chicken with asparagus, Osso buco with polenta, falafel
Monie Wickenden: Schnitzel with red cabbage and caramelized onions

Best In Fest - Madewest - IPA

6/2/2017

Honorable Mention

Food and beer pairing for:

West Coast style IPA showcasing tropical cutting edge hop varietals. A light malt base of two row, wheat and a touch of pilsner provide a platform for a complex bouquet of pineapple, papaya, mango and candy-like stone fruit and citrus tones. This IPA has a mellow bitterness and a smooth pleasant dry finish.

HOPS: El Dorado, Citra, 07270, Ekuanot, Eureka!
ABV: 7.1%
IBU: 55

Jason Hendrick: slow cooked pork butt with fresh herbs
Jorge Alem: Fish tacos with sweet, citrus slaw, semi-spicy
Erin Peters: Grilled skewers of mushrooms, red and orange peppers
Kevin Pratt: Crispy duck, tandoori chicken or fried cauliflower with buffalo sauce
Monie Wickenden: Seared ahi, sushi, saag paneer