Beer vs Cider & Cheese Pairings

Sun, Jun 8, 2014 at 6pm

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Two of the world's favorite beverages go head-to-head by pairing against cheeses selected by Cheesemonger Steve Jones of Cheese Bar. Beer selections will be curated by Alex Ganum of Upright Brewing and cider selections by Nat West of Reverend Nat's Hard Cider.
Sample five different craft cheeses each with a beer and a cider pairing presented by Alex Ganum for beer and Nat West for cider. Each representative will explain their pairings and why they think each is the best while you, the guests vote on your favorite pairings. By the end of the evening you will have tried 10 different beers and ciders and 5 cheeses and determine what craft beverage wins - Beer or Cider!

Nat West of Reverend Nat's Pairings

1. Fourme d/Ambert raw cow France: Cider Riot! + Rev Nat's Collaboration Ciderkin
2. 4 mo. Manchego raw sheep Spain: Revelation Newtown Pippin
3. Mt. Zion raw goat Oregon: Bartlett Simcoe
4. Parmigiano Reggiano raw cow Italy: Revival Dry
5. Bergkäse raw cow Austria: Hallelujah Hopricot

Alex Ganum of Upright Brewing's Pairings

1. Fourme d'Ambert raw cow France: Alameda Black Bear
2. 4 mo. Manchego raw sheep Spain: 2012 (batch 2) Fantasia
3. Mt. Zion raw goat Oregon: Great Divide Lasso
4. Parmigiano Reggiano raw cow Italy: 2011 (batch 2) Four Play

5. Bergkäse raw cow Austria: Orkney Dark Island


Reverend Nat’s Cidery & Public Taproom

1813 NE 2nd Ave
Portland, Oregon 97212