May Chocolate Lab for Lovers… of Craft Beer

Hosted by Avery Brewing Company, Jeff Mendel – craft beer veteran; esteemed partner, director and ambassador of Left Hand Brewing Company and Chef Sarah Amorese – owner and chocolatier of Piece, Love & Chocolate
On location at Avery Brewing Company
(must be 21 years old)

Beer truly loves chocolate. Historic cousins and perfect partners, beer and chocolate are great companions. If you have never tried this decadent fellowship, you are missing something very special, indeed! For those lucky few that have already experienced this decadent marriage of food and drink, you will instantly light up and say, “Yes, please!”

Jeff, Sarah and Avery Brewing Company take craft beer and chocolate pairing to the next level by exploring history, ingredients and the creative craft processes behind these two celebrated fermented foods.  Why do craft beer and chocolate complement each other so well?

Craft beer and artisan chocolate, having so many things in common, are the perfect pairing partnership! In the class, we reveal the delicious similarity between chocolate and beer. They are both fermented foods believed to be created by happy accidents. Each has its own delicate balance of sweet and bitter flavors. Malt beer is naturally very sweet and would not be palatable without the balancing bitterness of hops. In much the same way, chocolate is based on roasted and bitter cocoa balanced by sugar. In both cases, a perfect union is created in the balance between bitter and sweet. This is when beer and chocolate are at their most decadent best.

Whether craft beer is served with a chocolate dessert or the chocolate is brewed right into the beer, the two work incredibly well together. Both share an affinity for a wide variety of foods such as nuts, fruit, and yes, even bacon!

With a focus on the beloved and small batch craft production of both chocolate and beer, this is an elegant and  metaphysical exploration of the physiology of tasting beer and chocolate together. It will excite and enlighten your palate unlike any other food pairing.

Once again, within the magnificent barrel room of Avery Brewing Company, surrounded by kegs and barrels and taps – oh my – we are very proud to offer this wildly entertaining and fun evening.

This interactive class is sure to impart a deeper knowledge and appreciation of how fine chocolate and craft beer are created and how, more importantly, they belong together… all you need is love… and to register quickly! We have only 46 seats available and they are sure to sell out! What a great Mother’s Day gift during American Craft Beer Week (hint, hint!)

*Includes a flight of 8 beers – some very special limited edition brews from our host Avery, and some special selections from other local craft breweries such as Lefthand, Upslope, West Flanders and Crystal Springs brewing companies – and a pairing of over 12 different signature PL&C chocolates & micro-desserts.

(*Due to the extensive planning involved in this event, we will not accept any late sign-ups. Registration for this event will end Sunday, May 12th and a minimum of 35 participants is required to conduct this class. If this class is cancelled due to not meeting the minimum registration and you have already signed up, you will receive notification by noon on Tuesday May 14th and a complete refund. Thank-you in advance for your understanding.)

Sign-up on-line or give us a call (303) 449-4804 to register.

You may also register at the Avery Brewing Company tap room or call them at (303) 440-4324.