mikk
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Murrays Belgian Beer dinner was on in Manly last night, & i thought i'd share the menu with those that couldn't go. Not to be mean or anything (much!), but just to show the sort of thing that Murrays are doing. I won't bother with giving a blow by blow account of the beers/food except to say that the standouts for me were-
*the barrel-aged Grand Cru. A whole different animal to the standard Grand Cru, far superior in my opinion.
*the barrel-aged Imperious. Probably the highlight of the night. Best beer, best food pairing.
*the Horror. An exercise in insanity. I actually couldn't finish mine, but the flavours were so intense & unique. Unreleasable (i imagine) commercially, it was ideal for a night like last night for people to try something genuinely crazy & special.
Foodwise, the beetroot-cured trout was the pick of the bunch for me.
All-in-all, a very enjoyable night. Great to see the the knowledge & passion for beer that Murray & Shawn& co so obviously have.
Highly recommended.
Murrays Belgian Beer Dinner
Fresh shucked Pacific Oyster with gin & lemon granita
Murrays Libertine - French Farmhouse Ale 5 % abv
******
Faux Foie Gras Parfait, pineapple ceviche & spiced crackers
Murrays Punk Monk - Belgio Summer Ale 7.5% abv
******
Beetroot juice cured Ocean Trout, slow cooked &
served on Wasabi foam
Murrays Grand Cru Belgian Tripel/Strong Ale 8.8 % abv
******
Pork Belly, fennel & saffron Cassoulet
Murrays Barrel Aged Grand Cru
******
Duo of Passionfruit Gelato & Jelly
Murrays Barrel Aged Imperious - Oak Aged Belgian Blond Ale
11% abv
******
Hawkesbury River Magret Duck breast, celeriac, candied walnuts, griottes & water cress
Murrays Dubbel - Abbey style Dubbel 8.5% abv
******
Belgian chocolate mousse & coffee foam
Murrays Belgian Strong Dark Ale - Abbey Style Strong Dark Ale 11% abv
******
Trio of blue cheese board
Roquefort, Tarago, Gorgonzola
Spiced pear puree, port-soaked figs & biscuits
The Horror:100% Brett-fermented Imperial Stout/12.8% abv
*the barrel-aged Grand Cru. A whole different animal to the standard Grand Cru, far superior in my opinion.
*the barrel-aged Imperious. Probably the highlight of the night. Best beer, best food pairing.
*the Horror. An exercise in insanity. I actually couldn't finish mine, but the flavours were so intense & unique. Unreleasable (i imagine) commercially, it was ideal for a night like last night for people to try something genuinely crazy & special.
Foodwise, the beetroot-cured trout was the pick of the bunch for me.
All-in-all, a very enjoyable night. Great to see the the knowledge & passion for beer that Murray & Shawn& co so obviously have.
Highly recommended.
Murrays Belgian Beer Dinner
Fresh shucked Pacific Oyster with gin & lemon granita
Murrays Libertine - French Farmhouse Ale 5 % abv
******
Faux Foie Gras Parfait, pineapple ceviche & spiced crackers
Murrays Punk Monk - Belgio Summer Ale 7.5% abv
******
Beetroot juice cured Ocean Trout, slow cooked &
served on Wasabi foam
Murrays Grand Cru Belgian Tripel/Strong Ale 8.8 % abv
******
Pork Belly, fennel & saffron Cassoulet
Murrays Barrel Aged Grand Cru
******
Duo of Passionfruit Gelato & Jelly
Murrays Barrel Aged Imperious - Oak Aged Belgian Blond Ale
11% abv
******
Hawkesbury River Magret Duck breast, celeriac, candied walnuts, griottes & water cress
Murrays Dubbel - Abbey style Dubbel 8.5% abv
******
Belgian chocolate mousse & coffee foam
Murrays Belgian Strong Dark Ale - Abbey Style Strong Dark Ale 11% abv
******
Trio of blue cheese board
Roquefort, Tarago, Gorgonzola
Spiced pear puree, port-soaked figs & biscuits
The Horror:100% Brett-fermented Imperial Stout/12.8% abv
