Recon Holiday Party Pairings
When - Saturday, December 6th, 7pm
Where - Webb’s City Cellar by Green Bench Brewing Co.
Food - Prepared by APULULU Kitchen
Starters | Burrata Garden Salad, Artisan Charcuterie Feast, Chorizo Bliss, Potato Ocean Salad, Stuffed Dates, Seasonal Fresh Fruits
BEER PAIRING DETAILS:
Beemo, Rustic Blonde Ale, 4.4% ABV
Beemo is a Rustic Blonde Ale inspired by classic Saisons and known for being wonderfully food-friendly. Its notes of tropical fruit—think mango, passion fruit, papaya, and bright orange citrus along with a gentle herbal spice character, beautifully complement the cheeses, cured meats, and potato dishes in our starters. With its light body and lively effervescence, Beemo acts as a refreshing palate cleanser across a wide range of flavors and sets the perfect tone for the evening.
CIDER PAIRING DETAILS:
Malus 2023, Dry Cider, 7.3% ABV
Malus 2023 is a dry cider with crisp acidity and delicate notes of white peach and fresh tangerine-like citrus. Its light body and gentle effervescence make it an excellent palate cleanser and an easy-drinking, food-friendly companion. Malus beautifully complements the wide range of flavors across our starters and offers a bright, refreshing way to begin the evening.
Caribbean Chicken | Citrus-marinated chicken, grilled and topped with our signature pineapple sauce
BEER PAIRING DETAILS:
Sunshine City, Double Dry Hopped West Coast IPA, 6.8% ABV
Sunshine City’s bright tropical fruit notes of mango, papaya, and grapefruit, layered with a touch of caramel sweetness, perfectly complement the chicken’s citrus marinade and pineapple sauce. The beer’s balanced bitterness and lively carbonation help refresh the palate with every sip.
CIDER PAIRING DETAILS:
Malus 2022, Dry Cider, 6.7% ABV
Malus 2023 has bright green apple and delicate stone fruit notes—especially white peach that beautifully complement the chicken’s citrus marinade and pineapple sauce. Its moderate acidity and gentle effervescence refresh the palate and invite you back for the next bite.
Pincho Moruno | Pork marinated in smoky paprika, cumin, garlic, and Mediterranean herbs, grilled and finished with a touch of olive oil and lemon.
BEER PAIRING DETAILS:
Sunshine City, Double Dry Hopped West Coast IPA, 6.8% ABV
Sunshine City’s bright tropical notes of mango, papaya, and grapefruit, paired with a touch of caramel sweetness, add a refreshing fruit-forward lift to the pork’s savory, herbal, smoky, and citrusy richness. The beer’s balanced bitterness and lively carbonation help cleanse the palate between bites.
CIDER PAIRING DETAILS:
Bocage Dry, English-Style Cider 7.1% ABV
This English-style dry cider is crafted from bittersweet and bittersharp apples, offering juicy ripe apple upfront, a pop of acidity, subtle apple-skin character, and bold tannins that lend richness and a pleasantly dry, textured finish. Apples and pork are a timeless pairing, and this cider proves why. Its complexity and firm tannic structure stand up beautifully to the pork’s savory, herbal, smoky, and citrusy richness, while the hints of ripe red apple add a gentle contrast. Lively carbonation keeps the palate refreshed with every sip.
Smoky Layers | Layers of steak and smoky bacon, seasoned with a butter-based Mediterranean rub, grilled to perfection, and topped with fresh chimichurri
BEER PAIRING DETAILS:
Searching for Tomorrow, Wine Barrel Aged Sour Dark Ale Refermented on Blackberry, 6.9 % ABV
This pairing draws inspiration from the classic Argentine combination of Malbec with carne asada and chimichurri. The beer’s jammy dark-fruit notes—blackberry, currant and subtle hints of dark chocolate offer a refreshing contrast to the smoky, salty bacon and charred steak. Its bright acidity lifts the herbal chimichurri, while the lively carbonation acts as the perfect palate cleanser for the savory, herbal, umami-rich depth of these skewers.
CIDER PAIRING DETAILS:
Bocage Dry, English-Style Cider 7.1% ABV
This English-style dry cider is crafted from bittersweet and bittersharp apples, delivering juicy ripe apple upfront, a pop of acidity, subtle apple-skin notes, and bold tannins that lend a richer body with a pleasantly dry, textured finish. Its complexity and structure stand up beautifully to the smoky, salty bacon and charred steak, while the cider’s gentle sweetness provides a bright contrast to the chimichurri’s herbal richness. Lively carbonation keeps the palate refreshed and ready for the next bite.
Desserts | Citrus-Kissed Tiramisu and Silky Crema Catalana
BEER PAIRING DETAILS:
Big Velvet, Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout, 12.2% ABV
This beer’s rich notes of chocolate fudge, vanilla, cinnamon, and brown sugar make it feel like a decadent chocolate drizzle over the Citrus-Kissed Tiramisu and Silky Crema Catalana. Its warm bourbon and spice tones beautifully complement the creamy textures and gently elevate the citrus and caramel notes in each dessert.
CIDER PAIRING DETAILS:
Hot Mulled Cider, 7.3% ABV
The mulled cider’s notes of citrus, honey, cinnamon, and nutmeg beautifully complement the citrus and vanilla tones in both desserts. Its gentle warmth and mild acidity provide a refreshing contrast to the creamy richness of the Citrus-Kissed Tiramisu and Silky Crema Catalana.