Enjoy our new event: the Beer vs. Wine Dinner featuring Allagash Brewing!
Reservations required. 603-795-9995
Enjoy a curated four-course meal paired with four brews from the Master-Brewers at Allagash Brewing Company and four specially selected wines by Guest Sommelier Darren Sherburne.
Allagash provided us with two awesome releases from this year that are no longer on the market - so don't miss your chance to try these great beers paired with an awesome Latham House Tavern dinner and carefully selected wines.
Vote at the end of each course to select which was paired better.
$80 per person plus tax and gratuity.
Limited Seating - Call today to reserve your spot!
603-795-9995
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The Menu:
1st course: Allagash Black VS. Schramsberg Mirabelle Brut Rose
Ancho-Coffee Dusted Seared Venison: Butternut Squash, Asian Pear, Brussels Sprouts, Poblano Mole Vinaigrette
2nd course": Allagash Curieux VS. Klinker Brick Lodi Albarino
Maine Oysters on the 1/2 Shell (served raw or fried): Shaved Fennel, Kumquat, Fresno Chile, Toasted Hazelnuts, Winter Citrus
3rd course: Allagash Saison Gratis VS. Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Red Blend
Cajun Surf & Turf: Petit Grass Fed Filet of Beef, Creole Maine Lobster, Vault No.5 Creamy VT Grits, Braised Greens, Chipotle Béarnaise
4th course: Allagash Cultive VS. Shelburne Vineyards Duet Ice Wine
Coconut Tres Leches Cake: Dulce de Leche, Grilled Pineapple, Shaved Stone Fruits, Toasted Coconut Buttercream
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Make it an even more special evening and book a room at the Dowds' Country Inn & Event Center! Discounted rates for all Beer vs. Wine Dinner attendees. Click here to visit their website for rates and availability. A great staycation opportunity!
Learn more about the Beer Selection:
Black:
-Technically, there is no such thing as a traditional Belgian stout, but Allagash went ahead and made one anyway. In creating the beer, we took the aspects we loved in Belgian beers and used them to craft a stout. We brew Allagash Black with 2-row barley, torrified wheat, oats, roasted barley, chocolate malt, black malt and hop with Northern Brewer and Glacier. A generous portion of dark caramelized candi sugar produces a hint of raisin in the finished beer. The addition of oats lends Black a silky mouthfeel, which is enhanced by rich flavors of coffee and dark chocolate. 7.5% ABV
Curieux:
-First brewed back in 2004, Curieux was Allagash's initial foray into barrel aging. To make Curieux, they take their Tripel and let it age in bourbon barrels for seven weeks. Once that time is up, they take the beer out of our cold cellars and blend it back with a portion of fresh Tripel. The resulting rich, golden ale features smooth notes of coconut, vanilla, and a hint of bourbon. 11% ABV
Saison Gratis:
-Saison Gratis roams Allagash's brewery before landing in kegs. Once it's brewed, it heads to their coolship, a large rectangular pan, where hopping occurs while the wort cools. It then lingers with a saison yeast strain while open fermenting in one of their foudres. Fully rested and ready to drink, fruit notes of orange, pineapple, and clove complement the beer’s tartness and hops. 7.2% ABV
Cultive:
-This wheat beer was aged on local, NH peaches that had previously spent time with Farm to Face, another tart peach beer Allagash brews. Some of Cultivé’s many aromas include peach, nectarine, lemon, and spicy tropical notes. This is one tart, peachy, and subtly sweet treat of a beer. 5.4% ABV
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