Independent Craft Brewers Harmonize Beer and Food Showcasing Why Craft Beer is So Sought After
Boulder, CO – March 7, 2008 – Four dozen independent craft brewers have been selected to showcase the pleasures of fine food enjoyed with world-class beer in Washington, D.C., May 16-17. SAVOR: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience will highlight the culinary delights of beer as part of the Brewers Association’s annual American Craft Beer Week
“SAVOR offers a truly unique opportunity to be personally served by many of America’s most innovative and famous brewery owners and brewers,” said Julia Herz, a spokesperson for the association. “Meeting the makers, access to the educational salons, and the pairing menu are why SAVOR is a must attend event. http://www.SavorCraftBeer.com
Today, American beers are judged to be among the world’s best and have earned a respected place at the table alongside wine. In fact, two-thirds of today’s wine drinkers also consume beer. In the summer of 2007, National Public Radio observed, “Beer has gone from the House of Commons to the House of the Lords.” Additionally, in July 2007, Gallup Poll confirmed beer is still the most popular adult beverage in the U.S.
SAVOR tickets are available to the public for three different tasting sessions scheduled May 16th and 17th at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington D.C. Tickets are $85 each and will include a wide variety of sweet and savory appetizers crafted to match the taste profiles of craft beers. Federal City Caterers, who have catered many State Department functions and Congressional receptions, will orchestrate the food menu.
In addition to the main attraction of sampling in the great hall, SAVOR will also feature educational salons, which will offer live presentations by brewers, journalists and chefs who have helped advance the American craft beer revolution. Scheduled speakers include: Sam Calagione of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery; Jim Koch of Boston Beer; Dave Lieberman of Here’s To Beer; Randy Mosher author of “Radical Brewing”; Marnie Old, Assistant Dean of Wine Studies at the French Culinary Institute; Garrett Oliver, Brewmaster of The Brooklyn Brewery; Hugh Sisson of Clipper City; and several savvy cross drinkers including Lauren Buzzeo of Wine Enthusiast magazine; Ray Isle of Food & Wine magazine; and Ken Wells of Conde’ Nast Portfolio.
Jimmy Reyes of Reyes Beverage Group, Supporting Partner of the event, said, “This is going to be a tremendous celebration. Everyone from true beer aficionados to those who simply enjoy flavorful food and drink will take pleasure in a day of rubbing shoulders and sharing craft beer with acclaimed American brewers in Washington D.C., a beer-loving city since its inception.”
SAVOR Supporting Breweries include: The Boston Beer Company, The Brooklyn Brewery, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Flying Dog Brewery, Harpoon Brewery, New Belgium Brewing Company, Rogue Ales, and Saranac. SAVOR Supporters include: BeerAdvocate, Crosby & Baker Ltd, DRAFT magazine, Greatbrewers.com, Here’s To Beer, Hunterdon Distributors, National Beer Wholesalers Association and Oak Beverages, Inc.
