How about some Brew 2.0?
Last night was Molson’s first ever Brew 2.0 event!!!
About 20 or so 2.0-savvy folks joined Molson and the Brew 2.0 team at the ACC in the Lord Stanley’s Mug for few hours of minglin’, food and beer tasting, and a little brew education. With a killer line-up of different foods paired with different beers — Molson Canadian, Coors Light, Corona, Rickard’s White, Rickard’s Red and Creemore – the guests were given a little history about the beer and why it was paired with certain foods. Me, the vegetarian, watched from a far….man those mini burgers looked good 
Brew masters Ian Douglass and Bryan Eagan led ‘brewing and beer school’ while Draught Prophets’ pro, Steve Reilley, gave a great presentation – draught education. Who knew a clean glass was so important?
The evening ended with some innovative products, featuring Heineken’s 5L Draught Keg, the Coors Light Cold Certified Bottle, AND a sneak preview of upcoming Kasteel Cru, a champagne-yeast, lager.
Thanks to all who came out — and a special thanks to Joey deVilla, a.k.a. accordionguy who serenaded the group!
Curious to know — which food + beer pair was your fav.?
More photos along with some video coming next week!
Happy long weekend everyone
I’d have to say my favourite pairing was the Rickard’s White & the Citrus Shrimp. Though the Rickard’s Red & the steak skewers & reduction sauce was an excellent combo too.
June 27th, 2008 at 7:32 pmI dunno…those mini hamburgers were pretty delicious…and that Kasteel Cru at the end was a super tasty cap to a wicked night.
June 28th, 2008 at 5:40 pmi’m going with the sliders myself….taking an excellent food and making it mini so you can enjoy more of them is pure genius!
Thanks again for all who could make it. Great to meet everyone in person.
June 28th, 2008 at 7:49 pmOk…I have to go with mini tacos because they were the only veggie option for me! But, if I was picking fav. beer of the night, I’d have to say Rickard’s White….love it.
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July 2nd, 2008 at 12:45 amThe sliders and tacos get my vote but everything was yummy. Thanks for the invite - this was a nice way to kick off the Canada Day long weekend. Maybe you’ll even turn me into a beer drinker.
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July 20th, 2008 at 9:18 pmCorona and anything that goes on on the grill is my favorite pair
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