The Blacksmith Restaurant, Bar & Lounge | Bend, Oregon

Wednesday Tastings: Lager

Paul — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:28:41 +0000

June beer month was such a success that we have decided to continue the theme for July. This Wednesday, July 2nd, we will focus on Lagers.

Trumer Pils
German Pilsner | Salzburg, Austria & Berkeley, California
4.9% ABV | RB: 33
Ayinger Altbairisch Dunkel
Dunkel | Aying, Germany
5% ABV | RB: 91
Victory Prima Pils
German Pilsner | Dowingtown, Pennsylvania
5.3% ABV | RB: 90
Full Sail Limited Edition Lager (LTD 02)
Premium Lager | Hood River, Oregon
6.4% ABV | RB: 60
Ayinger Celebrator
Doppelbock | Aying, Germany
6.7% ABV | RB: 100

Join The Blacksmith’s own beer connoisseur’s study group in the Anvil Room this Wednesday, July 2nd, from 5-7 PM. $10 per person.

Ken Wright Wine Dinner at The Blacksmith

Paul — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:07:45 +0000

The Blacksmith and Ken Wright Cellars will be hosting one of the unique dining experinces in the 12th annual Cooking for Kids series that features local gourmet food and libations. This event will feature a cooking demonstration by chef Gavin McMichael and wine presentation by Ken Wright.

Tickets for each dinner are $150 per person. $125 of each ticket is tax deductible. All proceeds help Morrison serve children in our community so that they may live healthier lives.

Wednesday Tastings: Local Brews

Paul — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:43:34 +0000

For the last week of June Beer tastings we turn our focus to our own back yard. This Wednesday, June 25th, we will be tasting a beer from each of the local breweries.

Deschutes Brewery: Gold Star Lagar
Cascade Lakes Brewing: Pine Martin Pale Ale
Bend Brewing Company: Outback Old Ale
Silver Moon Brewing: Double Badlands Bitter
Wildfire Brewing: 1st Anniversary

Join The Blacksmith’s own beer connoisseur’s study group in the Anvil Room this Wednesday, June 25th, from 5-7 PM. $10 per person.

Deschutes Beer Dinner Moved to Tuesday July 8th

Paul — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:35:55 +0000

The Blacksmith & Deschutes Brewery Beer dinner has been moved to Tuesday July 8th.

Mix and mingle starting at 6:00 p.m., then sit down to a gourmet meal at 6:30 with a Deschutes Brewer.

Beer & Pairing Menu

Gold Star Lager
“Fish and Chips”
Salt cod fritters, smoked tomatillo tarter sauce and malt vinegar reduction

Rio de Cerveza
Carne Asada

Spencer’s Gold
“Hot Wings”
Chicken beggars purses, bleu cheese flan andancho hibiscus glaze

Hop Henge
Jerked pork tenderloin flatbread
Hop smoked tenderloin, apricot chutney and cauliflower picalilly

XX Porter
“Steak Frittes”
Coffee and molasses glazed hangar steak with sweet potato frittes

Night Cap
Brandy cake and Cigar tobacco ice cream

$75 per person. RSVP: 541-318-0588

Five-Course Deschutes Beer Dinner: July 8

Paul — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:13:34 +0000

Blacksmith and Deschutes Brewery team up on Tuesday, June 24 July 8, to create a five-course meal paired with five Deschutes brews. Mix and mingle starting at 6:00 p.m., then sit down to a gourmet meal at 6:30 with a Deschutes Brewer. $75 per person. RSVP: 541-318-0588

Wednesday Tastings: Western Beer

Paul — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:01:35 +0000

Join us this Wednesday, June 18th, where we will be tasting beers from the West side of the US. We will be tasting a broad selection of great Western Beers.

Mac & Jacks African Amber (American Amber | Redmond, Washington | 5.6% ABV | RB: 96)
Rogue Younger’s Special Bitter (English Special Bitter | Newport, Oregon | 4.8% ABV | RB: 84)
Green Flash West Coast IPA (American IPA | San Diego, California | 7.0% ABV | RB: 97)
Deschutes Hop Henge (Imperial IPA | Bend, Oregon | 8.10% ABV | RB: 96)
Midnight Sun La Mâitresse du Moine (Belgian Strong Dark | Ankorage, Alaska | 9.0% ABV | RB: 99)
Great Divide Oak Aged Yeti (Imperial Stout | Denver, Colorado | 9.5% ABV | RB: 100)

Join The Blacksmith’s own beer connoisseur’s study group in the Anvil Room this Wednesday, June 18th, from 5-7 PM. $10 per person.

Wednesday Tastings: Eastern Beer

Paul — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 19:05:16 +0000

Join us this Wednesday to taste some great beer from the East Side. This week we will be tasting the Dogfish Head 60 & 90 minuet IPA’s side by side. Plus two distinctly different and wonderful beers from Victory Brewing. And last but not least one big Belgian from New York.

Victory Prima Pils (German Pilsner | Dowingtown, Pennsylvania | 5.3% ABV | RB: 90)
Dogfish Head 60 Min IPA (American IPA | Milton, Delaware | 6% ABV | RB: 95)
Dogfish Head 90 Min IPA (Imperial IPA | Milton, Delaware | 9% ABV| RB: 99)
Ommegang Abbey Ale (Belgian Strong Ale | Cooperstown, New York | 8.5% ABV | RB: 97)
Victory Storm King Stout (Russian Imperial Stout | Dowingtown, Pennsylvania | 9.1% ABV | RB: 100)

Join The Blacksmith’s own beer connoisseur’s study group in the Anvil Room this Wednesday from 5-7 PM. $10 per person including passed apps.

Wednesday Tastings: International Beers

Paul — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:59:59 +0000

This week will be the first installment of Beer month at The Blacksmith and we will be tasting five international beers.

Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse (Munich, Germany | ABV 5.0%)
Fullers ESB (London, England | ABV 5.9%)
Mikkeller All Others Pale (Copenhagen, Denmark | ABV 6.0%)
Saison Dupont (Tourpes-Leuze, Belgium | ABV 6.5%)
Black Boss Porter (Witnica, Poland | 9.4%)

Join The Blacksmith’s own beer connoisseur’s study group in the Anvil Room this Wednesday from 5-7 PM. $10 per person.

Wednesday Tastings: June = Beer

Paul — Fri, 30 May 2008 16:12:27 +0000

Prepare to achieve beervana. During June, the Blacksmith Restaurant + Bar + Lounge gives brews their due at Wednesday tastings featuring beers from near and far. Join the Blacksmith’s own beer connoisseur’s study group in the Anvil Room every Hump Day.

The line-up for June includes:

June 4 = International Beers
June 11 = Eastern US Beers
June 18 = Western US Beers
June 25 = Local Beers

Blacksmith Tastings Tonight: Modern Martinis

Paul — Wed, 28 May 2008 22:24:24 +0000

Join us tonight from 5-7 PM for the final May Martini tasting. John Hansen, The Blacksmith’s own Intoxicologist, will complete this month’s history of martinis with Modern Martinis. Don’t miss tonight’s gastronomic delights. The following three martinis will be paired with unique and tasty appetizers.

You can have your Gin and eat it too
Gin injected cucumber with lemon vermouth gelee and tonic foam
Mesquite Smoked Vodka Martini
Molecular Strawberry Martini

Martini tasters will be served cocktail party-style, with appetizers included from 5-7 PM. $25 per person.