tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post1560820067499084645..comments2024-03-29T01:30:47.656-04:00Comments on Seen Through a Glass: Beer Dinners: stepping it upLew Brysonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04084380741402026573noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-72948122644456057822009-01-27T10:47:00.000-05:002009-01-27T10:47:00.000-05:00Thanks for the replies Lew and Brian. I'm sure thi...Thanks for the replies Lew and Brian. I'm sure this is inspiring for all of us craftbeer enthusiasts who like to host tastings of our own.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-24104380184421373872009-01-26T13:27:00.000-05:002009-01-26T13:27:00.000-05:00Brian,Thanks for the comment: again, I was as impr...Brian,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the comment: again, I was as impressed with your guests as you seemed to be with me. That was a great group, and the prep you and Kim put into it was clear. I honestly wish more restaurants would put that much thought into beer and whiskey dinners.<BR/><BR/>Cheers!Lew Brysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084380741402026573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-37608744576982206032009-01-26T12:31:00.000-05:002009-01-26T12:31:00.000-05:00This was our second private tasting and in both in...This was our second private tasting and in both instances we were attempting to embrace the offerings of the season and to raise interest/awareness among friends to various styles. Great beer is always good to ‘discover’ but so much better when you can appreciate it with friends.<BR/><BR/>The first round was in early November; Southampton Double White, Triple Horse, Troegenator, Mad Elf, Rt. 113, Stone Smoked Porter and Brooklyn Dark Chocolate Stout. We almost kept it regional and would have if not for the availability of Weyerbacher’s Charlie. Still, this was so successful that more than half the guests that attended purchased, on their own, at least one the beers we tasted. That spoke volumes and let me just say how refreshing it was to see the beer selection this year at holiday parties and Eagles games this year. It was unexpected and gave birth to our evil plan to push the envelope a little further.<BR/><BR/>You have already mentioned the details of our second tasting minus the whip cream incident, as it has become known. The consensus is this was better then the first tasting and in no small part attributable to our guest of honor. Everyone enjoyed themselves thoroughly. To answer one question, the selection was a result of pre-tasting no less then 60 holiday beers by the hostess and myself. A daunting task to be sure especially considering my New Year’s resolution to begin keeping detailed tasting notes. We have different tastes for various styles so when we are both excited about something … it makes the list and we work from there. I think all the guests are truly ‘hooked’ now and by that I mean share a newfound respect and enthusiasm for beer. As we look toward our next tasting the bar has been raised.<BR/><BR/>Thank you!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13534480002791605998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-49452884146684280332009-01-26T00:42:00.000-05:002009-01-26T00:42:00.000-05:00I love the idea that this can even happen. I look ...I love the idea that this can even happen. I look forward to the next opportunity (and many have become available of late) to go to a beer pairing dinner. Even if it's my own. Thanks for the details, Lew!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16846645904075653176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-88471768799295226722009-01-25T21:14:00.000-05:002009-01-25T21:14:00.000-05:00Hell, Rich, I'd never even met 'em before! They fo...Hell, Rich, I'd never even met 'em before! They found me (God bless 'em).Lew Brysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084380741402026573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-75424685696836574932009-01-25T20:23:00.000-05:002009-01-25T20:23:00.000-05:00Dasmn, Lew, you've got some INTERESTING friends.Dasmn, Lew, you've got some INTERESTING friends.RICHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10361744138849746113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-69025437529884267482009-01-25T19:22:00.000-05:002009-01-25T19:22:00.000-05:00impressive. We'll be hosting our first private ta...impressive. We'll be hosting our first private tasting next month. I like the idea of a palette refresher. We'll have to add that to our list.The American Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05404663929961039814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-84281750224803882912009-01-25T18:35:00.000-05:002009-01-25T18:35:00.000-05:00She had tried most of the beers before, if not all...She had tried most of the beers before, if not all; not quite sure, but she was obviously familiar with most of them. The responses were about what you'd expect at a wine dinner: they liked some more than others, didn't like some of them, but they were all judged as beers, not weird drinks.Lew Brysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084380741402026573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-79068111349215934892009-01-25T13:56:00.000-05:002009-01-25T13:56:00.000-05:00That's impressive on so many fronts. The well thou...That's impressive on so many fronts. The well thought out and varied seasonals, and particularly the menu. Not to mention the time she put in to prepare.<BR/><BR/>Had she tried any of those beers before? What was the response of the guests?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com