Birdsong Beer and Dessert Pairing

On February 13, 2018, Birdsong Brewery had the brilliant idea to partner with  local area bakeries to pair a few or their favorite pastries with their seasonal winter brews.  Here were the pairings for the night:

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Hibiscus Infused Little Room Blonde / Golden Cow Creamery Strawberry Ice Cream

Hibiscus infused Little Room Blonde / Golden Cow Creamery Strawberry Ice Cream

Honey Pie Double IPA / Central Coffee Company Baklava

Honey Pie Double IPA / Central Coffee Company Baklava

Bourbon Barrel Aged St. Tuber Abbey / FuManChu French Toast Cupcake

Bourbon Barrel Aged St. Tuber Abbey / FuManChu French Toast Cupcake

MexiCali Stout / Amelie's French Bakery Chocolate Éclair 

MexiCali Stout / Amelie's French Bakery Chocolate Eclair

I met some cool people at this event. We talked about our favorite breweries and brews found in and around Charlotte. The pairing idea was great. My favorite bite of the night was the Central Coffee Baklava.  Last summer, I experienced  authentic baklava at the Yiasou Greek Festival (September 6-9. 2018).  Since that time, I've been on a quest to find that same flavor and consistency.  Central Coffee delivered.  The baklava was gooey and flaky with the perfect amount of sweetness. My favorite brew of the night was the Hibiscus Infused Little Room Blonde.  It was very light with floral notes that did not overpower the overall flavor of the beer and paired perfectly with the Golden Cow Creamery Strawberry Ice Cream.

I enjoyed sharing my impressions and hearing the impressions of my tablemates. The pours were heavy and the desserts were full sized. Luckily, I paced myself and only took a few bites and a few sips of each pairing. Looking around the room, I noticed that others were doing the same. I think portions and pours could've been smaller.   Overall, it was  an informative and fun food and drink experience. I'd definitely be down to experience the next one!