Varanese Restaurant, located at 2106 Frankfort Avenue, will host the Flat12 Bierwerks Beer Dinner on Thursday, June 11, with a reception at 6:30pm and dinner at 7:00pm. The evening will feature guest speaker Mike Nolan from Flat12 Bierwerks and a four-course dinner paired with various craft beers from the brewery based in Indianapolis, with an additional taphouse in Jeffersonville. The cost is $49 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (502) 899-9904 or emailing letsdine@varanese.com.

The menu will consist of:
Reception
Boom Blonde Ale

First Course
Cucumber Kolsch
Benedictine Salad with Spicy Greens, Pancetta, Crispy Herb Croutons and Tomatoes
Tossed in a Cucumber Vinaigrette

Second Course
Walkabout Pale Ale
Tempura Shrimp and Twice Fried Potatoes
With a Rosemary, Honey and Caper Aioli
Topped with Micro Dijon Greens

Third Course
Half Cycle IPA
Pretzel Fried Texas Pork Loin
Served over Smashed Red Skin Potatoes with Beer Braised Cabbage and Fennel

Fourth Course
Pogue’s Run Porter
Cherry Pie with Hazelnut-Marshmallow Ice Cream