Winter Brewer’s Dinner with BridgePort Brewing Co. at Salty’s on the Columbia
January 11, 2010
Make reservations for Thursday, January 28 at 6:30 p.m. for five courses paired with beer overlooking the Columbia River.
PORTLAND, OREGON – January 7, 2010 – The specialty beer movement in the Pacific Northwest began in 1984 when Richard and Nancy Ponzi, a local wine-making family, teamed up with brewer Karl Ockert, graduate of the University of California at Davis’ Malting and Brewing Sciences program, to establish the 600-barrel Columbia River Brewery. Setting up shop in a three-story, century-old former rope factory (the historic Portland Cordage Company Building) in Portland’s industrial NW neighborhood, they founded what is better known today as BridgePort Brewing Company, Oregon’s Oldest Craft Brewery™, and a pioneer of Oregon State’s craft brewing revolution.
Today, BridgePort Brewing Co. is one of the top specialty brewers in Oregon, crafting over 100,000 barrels per year. BridgePort’s emphasis on producing quality, innovative ales has provided it with an international following and numerous awards.
Please join us Thursday, January 28 at 6:30 p.m. for our winter brewer’s dinner with Salty’s Chef Dana Cress, Sommelier Matthew Carter and BridgePort’s Head Brewmaster Karl Ockert. They will talk about how our dishes for each course are a divine match with each carefully crafted beer.
Portland Winter Brewer’s Dinner Menu
1st Course
Dungeness Crab “Cheese-Cake,” Hazelnut Mache Salad, Stumptown Tart Vinaigrette, Rogue Bleu Cheese
Paired with BridgePort Stumptown Tart
2nd Course
Roasted Piquillo Pepper Dungeness Crab Risotto Croquette, Arugula Toasted Pinenut Aïoli
Paired with BridgePort IPA
3rd Course
Roasted Mushroom Duck Confit Crepe layered with Mascarpone Chestnut Mousse, Arugula Shaved Fennel Salad, Toasted Walnut Vinaigrette
Paired with Hop Czar Imperial IPA
4th Course
Braised Lamb Ragout with Parsnip & Smoky Black Eyed Peas
Paired with Highland Ambush Scotch Ale
5th Course
Mocha Porter Cheesecake with Maple Caramel Foam
Paired with BridgePort Porter
Cost is just $65 per person for five courses and five beers. Call (503) 288-4444 for reservations. Seating is limited. Visit BridgePortBrew.com for more on the BridgePort Brewing Company.
About Salty’s on the Columbia:
A Portland restaurant in a class by itself, Salty’s on the Columbia offers an extensive menu featuring fresh seafood, USDA prime aged charbroiled steaks, local produce and delicious house-made desserts. Located on the Columbia River, only 10 minutes from the Portland Airport, Salty’s is the perfect place to enjoy sweeping views of sky and water. Salty’s on the Columbia has been featured in Portland’s Citysearch Top 10 Best Romantic Dining, Best Group Dining, and Best Special Occasion Dining and voted by AOL Cityguide as Portland’s Best Seafood, Best Brunch and Best Waterfront Restaurant. On weekend evenings, guests in the upstairs lounge can enjoy the performance of jazz legend Mel Brown and his band. Salty’s is located in Portland at 3839 NE Marine Drive. Reservations can be made by calling 503-288-4444 or visiting www.saltys.com.