Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 8/7/17

 

SWEET AUBURN BBQ & LOCAL CELEBRITY BEER EXPERT ALE SHARPTON TO HOST “ALE-B-Q” BEER DINNER ON AUGUST 15^th

 

Poncey-Highland Barbecue Restaurant Will Serve a Unique Four-Course Dinner Menu Alongside Southern Craft Beer Pairings

  

On Tuesday, August 15^th, Sweet Auburn Barbecue will join forces with Atlanta’s beloved beer expert Ale Sharpton for “ALE-B-Q,” a night of food and local, craft beer at Sweet Auburn Barbecue’s Poncey-Highland restaurant (656 N. Highland Ave. NE). Ale is hand-picking beers from the South’s favorite breweries, which will pair with a special, four-course dinner menu from Sweet Auburn’s Executive Chef, Cam Floyd. Dishes will showcase late summer fare like grilled meats, fresh fruits and vegetables, and more.

 

Passed hors d’oeuvres and beer will be served at 6:30 pm, with the seated four-course dinner, starting at 7 pm. Ale and Chef Cam will lead the group through the menu, explaining dishes and beer pairings along the way.

 

Tickets are available for $60 per person here and include food and beer pairings, tax, and gratuity.

 

ALE-B-Q MENU

| PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES |

Shrimp al a Plancha

grilled watermelon, cotija, cilantro

Paired with

Creature Comforts Automatic American Pale Ale

Wontons

Sweet Thai chili, bacon marmalade, scallions

Paired with

Three Taverns Crave Hop Leaf Project Double IPA

 

| DINNER |

      Beef Brisket

Grilled peaches, jalapeno gastrique, feta, Thai basil

Paired with

Creature Comforts Reclaimed Rye Amber Ale Aged on French Oak

 

Applewood Smoked Diver Scallops

Hard cider braised swiss chard, pork belly, frisee, roasted turnips, preserved lemon

Paired with

Creature Comforts Tropicália American IPA

 

Elk Rib

Smoked gouda polenta, calabrian chile oil, fennel, radish, arugula, plus a Top Secret ingredient

Paired with

Three Taverns Heavy Bell Bourbon Barrel-Aged Quadrupel

 

Bourbon Butter Cake

Dark chocolate, raspberry mousse, almond tuille

Paired with

Three Taverns Rapturous Raspberry Sour Ale