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2018 Best in Fest: Ventura Coast Brewing Co

5/21/2018

Best In Fest Participant: Resinite by Ventura Coast Brewing Company

Beer Details: ABV: 7%, 45 IBUs

Pairing suggestions: Steak fajitas, caprese salad, Indian curry dish, cheddar cheese/sausage crackers, pork tonkatsu ramen, rosemary pork with white beans, a juicy burger, blue cheese sliders, Cubano sandwich w/ extra mustard

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2018 Best in Fest: The Lab Brewing Co.

5/21/2018

Best In Fest Participant: Whole Lotta Rosé (Casa 25th Anniversary Beer) by #LABBrewingCo @twistedoaktavern

Beer Details: 5% ABV, Saison - aged on zinfandel soaked, French oak spirals with raspberry and hibiscus. Dry, slightly tart, and very refreshing.

Pairing Suggestions: Duck tacos w/cilantro creme fresh, goat cheese with spicy mustard/crackers, roasted chicken, stinky fromage, duck confit, and eggs benedict.

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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

Best in Fest - LAB Brewing/Twisted Oak Tavern - Abuelita Mamacita

6/2/2017

Honorable Mention

Food and beer pairing for:

Abuelita Mamacita
Russian Imperial Stout
12% ABV

Description: House brewed imperial stout aged on vanilla bean, bourbon barrel ages coffee, Spanish cedar spirals, and Mexican chocolate

Jason Hendrick: Grilled portabello sandwich with caramelized onions and wash rind cheese
Erin Peters: Oysters, venison, brownies
Kevin Pratt: Lamb meatballs, pork with mole negro, shrimp with peanut sauce

Best in Fest - Five Threads - 'Lil Bliss

6/1/2017

Food and beer pairing for:

'Lil Bliss

Pale Ale
6% ABV

Jason Hendrick: Croque variations, using savory and sweet to accent hops and cleanse the palate
Jorge Alem: Cauliflower tacos
Erin Peters: Pasta with white sauce
Kevin Pratt: Tofurkey, lamb vindaloo (mild), lox
Monie Wickenden: Carbonara with hot Italian sausage

Best In Fest - Telegraph Brewing Company - Variable Frequency

6/1/2017

Food and beer pairing for:

Variable Frequency
Unfiltered IPA
6%

Jason Hendrick: Chicken masala (spicy) or seafood stew or crab cakes
Jorge Alem: Panko breaded chicken breast with lemon and olive oil
Erin Peters: Crab tostada, salmon
Kevin Pratt: Peking Duck, spicy tuna sushi, stuffed peppers.
Monie Wickenden: Pizza

Best In Fest - Institution Ale Company - Coherence

6/1/2017

Food and beer pairings for:

Coherence
Session IPA
A more "sessionable" IPA with huge hop character and medium bitterness. Mosaic, Citra, Simcoe and Amarillo hops.

ABV: 5.5%

Jorge Alem: Pad Tai or pizza
Erin Peters: Cheese burgers, cheddar or gouda
Kevin Pratt: Korean BBQ or chili Colorado
Monie Wickenden: Pad Kee Mao with Thai Basil

BEST IN FEST - Casa Agria - Fruta Mixta

6/1/2017

Food and Beer pairing for:
Fruta Mixta
Saison / Farmhouse Ale
8.4% ABV

Description: Fruta Mixta ages our Saison de la Casa from the foeder on a blend of apricot, peach, and raspberry. Following several months of re-fermentation Fruta Mixta was back blended to the preferred balance with young and old saisons.

Jason Hendrick: Summer salad with fruit with spiced or candy pecans and creamy cheese
Erin Peters: Roasted chicken with Haitian seasoning
Kevin Pratt: Mushroom tortellini with basil marinara or soft ripe cheeses
Monie Wickenden: Kimchi or pork belly tacos

Best In Fest - Ladyface Ale Companie - Brett Blossom

6/1/2017

Food and beer pairing suggestions for:

BRETT BLOSSOM

French Bière De Mars W/ Brett
Aged 22 Mos In Napa Cabernet Barrels
7.5 % ABV

Jason Hendrick: creamy mushroom chicken with pollenta
Erin Peters: Penne pasta with sausage, pork belly, or sauteed trout
Kevin Pratt: Cassoulet with duck confit or green curry pork with pad Thai
Monie Wickenden: croque madame