Blackstone for Brews

Since I went around a full week guzzling any wine that was put in front of me, I think its time to hit the brews. Anddd its perfect timing because Blackstone is hosting a Founders Night, TONIGHTT!!

Baseball is in full swing, the sun has actually come out, all thats missing is a chilled brew to actually make it feel like we are getting out of this never-ending winter. 

Blackstone will be tapping 10 Founders brews starting at 4pm.

Although I love beer, I am no beer connoisseur so I'll save my over zealous details for the food and let y'all read up on the brewskies:

Some little tidbits:

UPDATE UPDATE!! Instead of the Porter there will be a Rubaeus. Founder's site explains the beer to be "fresh raspberries to get a perfect balance of sweet and tart" ABV 5.7%

The Sweet Repute... the Backwoods Bastard... and the KBS are all bourbon barrel aged beers...I mean I think I could drink anything out of those barrels and it would taste amazing. Oh and don't worry, Blackstone is prepared and has a Bourbon Barrel Aged Reds Rye to tap after the KBS pops! 

The Curmudgeon Old Ale is a limited edition...so its pretty darn special.

And whats better than one beer...being able to taste four at once! there will be one flight available with these four brews, each with a 5 oz pour: 

All Day IPA, 

Red's Rye, 

Dirty Bastard Scotch Ale, 

 Rubaeus

Now onto my favorite part...the food specials! 

Our own Chef Will is making four specials...so you can try one, get all four and share, or do as I do and order all four to yourself (and slap anybody's hands away that tries to smooch). And hey...with all the beer that you're going to be drinking, you are gonna need some grub to absorb that booze!

Coffee-Cocoa Chicken Wings

This pound of wings will be hand rubbed with a coffee-cocoa rub and served with a creamy wasabi-cilantro cream and a fresh cooling slaw. 

Pretzel Bites

These nuggs are made out of housemade dough and then baked to puffy perfection. Then they are adorned with black lava salt (we fancy). And still upset basketball season is over...? No worries there are two sauces that you'll be able to dunk with: honey mustard and smoked gouda. 

suggested pair: CENTENNIAL IPA OR KBS

All Day Fish & Chips

So if you weren't able to try out the fish and chips Blackstone had, don't worry you still have the opportunity! Chef Will is using the All Day beer to batter some pullock until golden. Served with some hand cut cottage fries and a jalapeño tarter sauce, but don't shy away it's more cooling than bringing the heat. 

suggested pair: ALL DAY IPA (obvi)

Braised Short Ribs

Short ribs braised in pear, apple, onion, ginger, and carrot over a cheddar and gouda polenta...I repeat a cheesy polenta and a creamy korean coleslaw. Goodness gracious, I am such a sucker for some ribs

suggested pair: SWEET REPUTE or CURMUDGEON

This is such a HUGE opportunity to experience some great brews while munching on a lot of food. Founders will also be giving away samples and beer merchandise! So get your booties to Blackstone people, and when you get there and grab a beer make sure to check in via Untappd or tag @blackstoneic on Instagram and receive a free Blackstone "can-glass"!