Peddler’s Daughter Nashua NH – Harpoon Beer Dinner
February 9, 2010 by Parker
Filed under Beer Dinners
Peddler’s Daughter Irish Restaurant invites all Friends of Harpoon to come enjoy a four-course beer dinner on Wednesday, February 10th from 7 to 9 PM. Each course will be paired with a Harpoon beer (or in the case of dessert, Harpoon Cider) to highlight the flavors of both the food and the beverage.
MENU
Starter
Crispy Chicken Crouqette
filled w/ Manchego Cheese, Pears & Roasted Garlic
served over a micro green salad w/ blood orange vinaigrette
paired w/ UFO White
1st Course
Grilled Duck and Veal Bangers & Mashed
atop Whipped Sweet Potato Champ w/ Grilled Green Onion Gravy
paired w/ Harpoon Celtic Ale
Main Entree
Surf & Turf
Irish Curry Braised Short Rib over a grilled shrimp potato boxty & sweet chili emulsion
paired w/ Harpoon IPA
Dessert
Apple & Oats Bread Pudding
w/ cider soaked dried cranberries, fresh cinnamon cream & vanilla creme anglaise
COST
$40 per person. Reservations are requested.
Visit the Peddlers Daughter for more information
Smuttynose – Big A IPA
November 13, 2009 by Parker
Filed under Ales, Beer Reviews
Smuttynose – Big A IPA
THE POUR:
Almost zero head retention, yet nice lacy white covering remains on the beer throughout session.
THE AROMA:
Piney, weed aroma with a splash of citrus. The alcohol is very apparent.
THE TASTE:
Thick mouthfeel with quick orange malts that are quickly replaced by spicy hops. Pine remains on the roof of your mouth, as your palate is coated with an alcoholic grapefruit flavor. Flavor remains minutes after sip.
THE DECISION:
Very robust, yet smooth IPA. A bit more malts then expected for an IPA, but the smooth and piney hops make it quite the pleasurable experience.
THE GRADE: A-
Read reviews for Smuttynose Big A IPA on BeerAdvocate
New Hampshire Brewers Festival
November 12, 2009 by Parker
Filed under Beer Fests
New Hampshire’s largest beer fest of the year. Have a meet and greet with brewers and beers from the New England area, and try new brews and listen to great live music.
This year’s event will be held at the Manchester NH, Radisson Hotel
Here are the brewers in attendance:
Boston Beer Company (Samual Adams)Gritty McDuff’s Brewing Company
Kennebec River Brewery
Manchester Brewing
Martha’s Exchange
Milly’s Tavern
Moat Mountain Smokehouse and Brewing Company
Peak Organic Brewing Co.
Redhook
Sebago Brewing
Shipyard Brewing Co.
Smuttynose Brewing Company
The Flying Goose Brew Pub
Tuckerman Brewing Co.
Woodstock Inn Brewery
For more info visit http://www.learnyourbeer.com.
New Hampshire Brewers Festival Friday Dinner at the Radisson Hotel
November 12, 2009 by Parker
Filed under Beer Dinners
Have dinner on Friday, November 14th, the day before the New Hampshire Brewers Festival. Here’s what’s on the menu:
Pumpkin Soup garnished with toasted pumpkin seeds
Mesculin Greens w/cranberries, tear drop tomatoes, goat cheese and cranberry vinaigrette dressing
Wagu Beef and Veal Tenderloin
3 potato au gratin, haricot vert w/mini peppers and carrots
Cranberry Tart
For more info visit http://www.learnyourbeer.com.
Manchester Brewing – Naughty Nancy’s Nut Brown Ale
October 22, 2009 by The Duke
Filed under Ales, Beer Reviews
Manchester Brewing – Naughty Nancy’s Nut Brown Ale
THE POUR:
This beer pours very dark with a foamy tan head. Once the beer has settled the color stays dark dark brown almost black.
THE AROMA:
Very roasted and nutty, with slight undertones of coffee and chocolate. Smells very good and mild not overpowering.
THE TASTE:
The taste a first sip is very nutty with a hint of black coffee. After it sits the taste turns more bunt than nutty. The finish is dry and lifeless!!!
Mouth-feel is dense and heavy.
THE DECISION:
Overall this beer was a let down. It could be in part that my first experience with a nut brown was with a Samuel Smith. The beer could have better balanced.
THE GRADE: D
