12.13.2008

Belgian Beers & Seafood Dinner And other pub news to feast on…

The Belgian Beers and Seafood Dinner is coming up December 17 th at the Fort George Brewery + Public House (in Astoria, OR). The dinner will be from 6 to 9 p.m., is limited to 30 people, and reservations are required. All-inclusive nonrefundable $65 tickets cover your food, beverages, and gratuity. Season passes at a reduced rate are available for those wishing to attend at least four dinners. Call (503) 325-PINT or stop by the Fort George to reserve your spot.

For the first time, limited Fort George beer is now available in 22 ounce bottles. This year’s holiday brew, North II - Grand Crüe, is available for purchase at the brewery. There are 50 new members in the Fort George Mug Club. Mugs for 2009 went on sale earlier this month and sold out. Past club members still have until December 31 st to renew their membership. Members get the benefit of ordering beer in their own numbered mug, which holds 21.5 ounces of beer for the price of a pint. There will be a total of 150 memberships for the new year.

During your next visit to the Fort George, you may notice a few big additions. A more than two-story grain silo now towers over the parking lot. Owners say it will more efficiently help the brewery keep up with demand. And, they’re raving about their new custom-made bar stools, which they consider pieces of art. Recycled steel and old growth fir make these stools one-of a-kind, and the industrial-organic style fits right in at the pub.

12.09.2008

Collaboration Dinner Seafood and Belgian Beers Wednesday, December 17th 2008

Beer Lovers,

Christmas is coming up and the elves are working overtime at the Fort George Brewery. The Belgian Beer and Seafood Dinner is December 17th this will be a collaboration dinner with 5 chefs preparing unique signature courses. This is very popular dinner, we have a few tickets left so we encourage you to reserve a seat soon. Click on the menu below to enlarge.

Happy Holidays,

Chris Nemlowill



These sit-down brewer's dinners include several courses of food, each with a complimentary beer. At least one beer for each dinner comes directly from the Fort George’s own brewery, and brewers hand-pick the rest from other breweries from all over the world. Dinners will be from 6 to 9 p.m., are limited to 30 people, and reservations are required. All-inclusive nonrefundable $65 tickets cover your food, beverages, and gratuity. Season passes at a reduced rate are available for those wishing to attend at least four dinners. Call (503) 325-PINT today to save your spot. Fort George Brewery + Public House · 1483 Duane Street Astoria, OR 97103 (503) 325-PINT ·

11.06.2008

Holiday Ale Dinner

Wednesday, November 19th 2008

Beer Lovers,

Sure the forecast is calling for a week of rain and the grey clouds are rolling up the Columbia River as I type this email, but I assure you relief is on the way. The line up for our Holiday Ale Dinner is sure to whisk away seasonal depression disorder for at least one evening. Please see the attached menu for beer and food pairings. An all-inclusive cost of $65 a person will guarantee that you leave with a brighter outlook on the grey days to come. We are also still offering a season pass discount for people who purchase 4 brewer’s dinner tickets at once. The cost for the season pass is $200 all-inclusive. The Holiday Ale Dinner is on November 19th from 6-9pm. Seats are on sale now and are sure to fill up fast. So call 503-325-PINT(7468) to reserve your spot.

Chris Nemlowill

Holiday Ale Dinner

Wednesday, November 19th 2008

Sausage
House Smoked Turkey and Tart Cherry Sausage with Sauerkraut and Dijon Mustard
Great Divide Brewing Company – Hibernation Ale

Salad
Classic Tijuana Caesar Salad with Garlic and Anchovy Croutons
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. – Celebration Ale

Soup
Pumpkin Bisque with Blue Schorcher Rye Bread Croutons and House Smoked Pumpkin Seeds
Elysian Brewing Co. – Night Owl Pumpkin Ale

MAIN COURSE
Crown Roast of Pork served with Croquette Potatoes, Ratatouille and Brandy Apricot Sauce
Fort George Brewery – North II Grand Cru

DESSERT
Cranberry, Almond, Caramel Tart with Cinnamon Ice Cream
Hopworks Urban Brewery – Noggin Floggin Barleywine

Introducing North II – Grand Crüe

North II – Grand Crüe

OG: 1.074
FG: 1.014
ABV: 8%
IBU: 50

Sugar, spice, and everything nice… this is a beer to cuddle up with in front of the fireplace. The best way to describe North II Grand Crüe is a Belgian-style barleywine. This is the second in a series of Fort George beers created for wintertime enjoyment, the Holiday Ale Festival in December, plus the Great Alaskan Beer and Barleywine Festival in January. Our brewers weaved together ingredients from all over the globe including Canadian Pilsner Malt, Golden Promise from Scotland, Belgian Wit yeast, raw Hawaiian sugar, and oats from the mainland USA. North II is gently warming, with a spiciness of cloves and cinnamon, a creamy body, and a ripe peach finish. Come in and enjoy a glass. See you there.