Cornell Club of Greater Miami Virtual Beer Tasting
Date
January 21, 2021 @ 8:00 pm
Venue
Miami, FL
January 21, 2021 @ 8:00 pm
Miami, FL
Whether you are a connoisseur, curious about beers or just want to have a good time in company of friends – join us on a journey into a New and Old Worlds of beer!
Date: Thursday, January 21, 2021
Time: 8:00 – 9:00pm EST
Location: Zoom! Link included in your confirmation email.
How this works: Grab beers described below that look appealing to you at your local Total Wine store and buy food items if you would like to pair. You can buy recommended glassware and separate beer bottles at Total Wine & More. Log in via zoom at the comfort of your own home and enjoy a beer tasting presentation by Chris Rojas, Cicerone certified beer server from Total Wine Miami.
Cost: The event is free, but ANY donation would be much appreciated. All funds will go directly to Cornell University to benefit students who are struggling to pay school costs due to financial hardship caused by COVID 19.
Questions: Alex Ponomarenko ’94
NEW WORLD
WINWOOD – La Rubia
Brewed using a combination of German Pilsner Malts, British Crystal Malts, Czech Saaz Hops and German Ale Yeast
– Beer Style: American Blonde Ale
– Taste: Delivers crisp bitterness with slightly bready, sweet flavor
– Body: Light
– Glassware: Pilsner Glass
– Region: Miami, Florida
– ABV: 5.0%
– Food pairing: Pairs well with salad, seafood and chicken
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DOGFISH HEAD – 90 Minute Imperial IPA
Extremely complex; there is plenty of malt in this brew to match up with the extreme hopping program, leaving citrus, raisin and brandied fruitcake aromas and flavors. A “hophead” joy!
– Beer Style: PA (India Pale Ale), American Double/Imperial IPA
– Taste: Complex, Hoppy, Malty, Dark Fruit
– Body: Medium-bodied
– Glassware: Snifter Glass
– Region: Delaware
– ABV: 9.0%
– Food pairing: Burgers, Pork chops, beef, grilled fish, frites, focaccia, split pea soup, Stilton cheese & escargot
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FOUNDERS – Breakfast Stout
Brewed with an abundance of flaked oats, bitter and sweetened imported chocolates, Sumatra and Kona coffee
– Beer Style: Stout, American Double/Imperial Stout
– Taste: An intense fresh roasted coffee nose topped with a cinnamon hued frothy head that seems to never fade
– Body: Full body
– Glassware: Snifter Glass
– Region: Michigan
– ABV: 8.3%
– Food pairing: steak, pork chop or leg of lamb, camembert, smoked gouda or brie cheese, cobbler, chocolate deserts
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NEW BELGIUM – Tripel
This is a Colorado version of a Belgian Trippel. It is bottle-fermented and has a hazy deep golden color. Delightfully floral Saaz hop bouquet and herbal, spicy Hallertau Mittelfruh Noble hop nose, balanced by creamy, juicy malt.
– Beer Style: Belgian-Style Ale, Tripel
– Taste: Complex, Fruity Esters, Spicy
– Body: Medium-bodied
– Glassware: Tulip glass/Wine Glass (Best for Belgian Style beers per Beer Advocate)
– Region: Colorado
– ABV: 8.5%
– Food pairing: Tripels are big and complex which provide a variety of choices to match intensity with bold foods. It works well with spicy dishes like Cajun or Thai, but is versatile enough to go with a simple margherita pizza. Tripels are one of the best beers for game birds like pheasant and quail. Roasted venison would pair well too. Tripel is a great beer for cheese pairing – try Bleu, Gorgonzola, or a more adventurous washed-rind cheese. Not all beers do desert, but Tripel will, especially with your mom’s peach cobbler.
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OLD WORLD
ESTRELLA – Galicia
Lightly floral and herbal flavors, with a moderate warm mouthfeel, and intense hoppy bitter taste that lingers the mouth. Excellent aromatic balance between malts and hops.
– Beer Style: American-Style Lager
– Taste: Crisp, Clean, Balanced
– Body: Light-bodied
– Glassware: Pilsner Glass
– Region: Galicia, Spain
– ABV: 5.5%
– Food pairing: Chicken, rabbit, soft mild to hard cheeses, dishes cooked with garlic, tomato and root vegetables present a good balance with this beer
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ST BERNARDUS – Abt 12
Traditional Abbey Ale brewed in the classic style of Belgium’s Trappist Monks. It is almost ebony in color, smooth, creamy and full-bodied, with big richness of texture that is oily and assertive.
– Beer Style: Quadrupel
– Taste: Complex, Malty, Dark Fruit, Estery
– Body: Medium-bodied
– Glassware: Tulip glass/Wine Glass
– Region: Belgium
– ABV: 10.5%
– Food pairing: buttery or sharp cheeses, grilled or smoked meats, dark fruits, chocolate
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LINDEMANS – Framboise
This lambic is deep red with a medium body. It has medium sweetness and is reminiscent of raspberries, sweet herbs, and yeast. Zippy acidity balances out the sweetness to provide a harmonious finish.
– Beer Style: Ale
– Taste: Fruity, Sweet, Tart
– Body: Medium-Bodied
– Glassware: Stange
– Region: Belgium
– ABV: 2.5%
– Food pairing: This refreshing, light beer suits a summery salad. Also a great pairing with chocolate, cheesecake, raspberries, ice cream (vanilla or other flavors ), with or as part of a sorbet.
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