Varanese Restaurant, located at 2106 Frankfort Avenue, will host the Lagunitas Beer Dinner on Thursday, August 6, with a reception at 6:30pm and dinner at 7:00pm. The evening will feature guest speaker Greg Hoben from Beer House Distributors and a four-course dinner paired with various craft beers from the brewery based in Chicago and Petaluma. The brewery is known for iconoclastic interpretations of traditional beer styles, and irreverent descriptive text and stories on its packaging. The company is the fifth top selling craft brewery in the U.S. 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
Czech Style Pilsner

First Course
Little Sumpin’ Ale
Crispy Shrimp, Pork and Red Skin Potatoes
Tossed in a Spicy Honey Glaze

Second Course
Sucks – Brown Shugga’ Substitute Ale
House-Made Salami over Heirloom Tomatoes and Bitter Greens
Tossed with Toasted Mustard Seed Vinaigrette
Served with a Four Grain Crostini topped with Sharp Cheddar Beer Cheese

Third Course
Indian Pale Ale
Crispy Salt & Vinegar Cornish Game Hen
Served over Pancetta and Basil Risotto
Finished with a IPA BBQ Sauce

Fourth Course
Imperial Stout
Cream Cheese Blonde Topped with Imperial Stout and Dried Cherry Ice Cream