Cornell University Northeast Corridor Alumni Affairs invites you to
Craft Beer Brunch with Mike Reinitz ’07, Certified Cicerone

This event is sold out. If you would like to be added to the wait list, please contact Karen Barnes at karen.barnes@cornell.edu.

Calling all beer lovers! Dive deep into the craft beer movement with Mike Reintz ’07, Certified Cicerone® and BJCP (Beer Judge Certification Program) Certified Beer Judge. Mike will discuss the exploding craft beer industry, teach us what beer is and how it’s made.  He will lead us through a tasting with a focus on beer and food pairing, discovering why beer deserves a prominent seat at the table! Learn about this favorite beverage and enjoy a beer-themed reception and buffet brunch with other Cornellians and friends.

Date: Saturday, October 22, 2016
Time: 12:00 noon – 2:30 p.m.
           12:00 noon – 12:30 p.m. – Reception
           12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Brunch
Location: The Cornell Club – New York, 6 East 44th Street, New York, NY
Cost: $45 per person includes reception, brunch buffet, beer tastings and program
Cornell Club – New York house members may register for a discounted rate of $40 per person by contacting Kirsten Alman directly at k.alman@cornellclubnyc.com or 212.692.1381

Advance reservations required by Thursday, October 20th, at which time they are considered final sale.

About Mike Reintz ’07: While studying engineering at Cornell, Mike Reinitz enrolled in an elective entitled “Understanding Wine & Beer,” a senior-level, Food Science course focused on fermentation biology, beer & wine production, and sensory perception. The course sparked an interest in home brewing and Mike went on to become a Certified Cicerone® as well as a BJCP (Beer Judge Certification Program) Certified Beer Judge. Today, Mike is an exam grader for Cicerone Certification Program, evaluating brewing and beer style essays written by candidates for the Certified Cicerone® certification, and is an East Coast Division Business Analyst for Reyes Beverage Group.

Brunch Menu:
• Beer Braised Bratwurst with Caramelized Onions & Smoked Mustard
• Polish Kielbasa with Fingerling Potato Hash
• Braised Red Cabbage with Caraway Scented Red Cabbage
• Savory French Toast with Gruyere, Comte and Truffle Cheddar; Cornell Maple Syrup
• Ranch Style Eggs Benedict; Smoked Country Ham, Cheddar Biscuit, Sunny Side Up Egg Charred, Tomato Salsa
• Grilled & Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
• Crisp Autumn Greens with Pomegranate Seeds, Roasted Squash, Fuji Apple with Spiced Cider Vinaigrette

About The Cornell Club – New York:  The Cornell Club-New York is a private city club. Located in midtown Manhattan, steps away from Grand Central Terminal, Times Square, Rockefeller Center, the best shopping, theatres, and museums, The Cornell Club is the perfect place to visit, stay, dine, and connect with new and old friends. The Club provides Members and guests: a 14-story clubhouse; guest rooms with amenities of a luxury boutique hotel; meeting and event spaces; fine dining; quality fitness facilities; calendar of Club programs; personalized service. Find membership info and more here

Event Questions? Please contact Ilana Carlin at ilana.carlin@cornell.edu.

Registration Questions? Please contact Karen Barnes at karen.barnes@cornell.edu.