Rock Bottom beer dinner

Rock Bottom Arlington had a beer dinner last night that Sarah and I checked out. This is their second beer dinner and it sounds like they may have 4-6 a year. Overall it was pretty good. Sarah and I are spoiled after a Dogfish Head dinner at McCormick & Schmick's that was the best palate experience ever!

They started us off with a choice of their beer line-up as we chatted with the brewer and chef waiting for everyone to arrive.  Sarah and I sat with an older couple.  The Irish gentleman got on a bagpipes kick and we learned everything there is to know about the instrument.  Did you know it was invented in the middle east?  

The best part of the meal was the buttermilk squash soup. That was most excellent. The Cinnamon Spiced Ballston Brown was a great complement. Chris, the brewer, said they just threw a bunch of cinnamon sticks in during the brewing process. Not something I'd drink alone but great with the soup.

Sarah is a great beer tasting partner.  She chats it up with everyone at the table and I end up finishing all her samples.

menu...

1st Course: Heirloom Tomato Salad drizzled with a Balsamic Cabernet Vinigerette.  Paired with Liquid Sun White Ale. 

2nd Course: Buttermilk Squash Soup served with rustic bread.  Paired with Cinnamon Spiced Ballston Brown 

3rd Course: Fresh herb rubbed Quail served with a pumpkin risotto and grilled seasonal vegetables.  Paired with “Harvest Hopped” Radio Towers  Red. 

4th Course: Cinnamon Apple Bread Pudding topped with a Brandy Butterscotch sauce.  Paired with “100 Acre” Braggot.