In this event we are going to discuss fermentation derived ester and phenol compounds present in beer. This will be followed by tasting of 5 different beer samples. Total cost of the event with participation is 3,500yen. As a token of thanks for providing the event space the participants are encouraged to buy a pint after the seminar is over.
Below is the sample list:
Notes for participants:
Please be on time, if you’re not there we will start without you.
If you cancel, please message me or/and write a post on the event page. Do so at your earliest convenience.
Please bring a pen or a pencil to write tasting notes.
Don’t drink coffee or other strong flavored beverages one hour before before the event.
Please don’t wear perfume or other strongly scented beauty products (hand cream etc).
If the event is full contact me directly for the cancellation stand-by list.
In this special event an explanation about lambic production will be followed by tasting two vintages of straight lambic followed by two lambics fermented with wine grapes. Total price including participation is 5000yen. As a token of thanks for providing the event space the participants are encouraged to buy a pint after the seminar is over.
Below is the sample list:
Notes for participants:
Please be on time, if you’re not there we will start without you.
If you cancel, please message me or/and write a post on the event page. Do so at your earliest convenience.
Please bring a pen or a pencil to write tasting notes.
Don’t drink coffee or other strong flavored beverages one hour before before the event.
Please don’t wear perfume or other strongly scented beauty products (hand cream etc).
If the event is full contact me directly for the cancellation stand-by list.
After a brief explanation about the history and beer specs, in this comparison tasting event we will be first tasting Flanders Red and Oud Bruin, then we will proceed and taste old vintages of the same. Total cost of the event including beer and participation is 4,000yen. As a token of thanks for providing the event space the participants are encouraged to buy a pint after the seminar is over.
Below is the sample list:
Notes for participants:
Please be on time, if you’re not there we will start without you.
If you cancel, please message me or/and write a post on the event page. Do so at your earliest convenience.
Please bring a pen or a pencil to write tasting notes.
Don’t drink coffee or other strong flavored beverages one hour before before the event.
Please don’t wear perfume or other strongly scented beauty products (hand cream etc).
If the event is full contact me directly for the cancellation stand-by list.
Date: July 30th (Sunday) , 2023, 1PM-3PM Venue: Lingua World Cafe Capacity: 10 or more FB RSVP: https://fb.me/e/NDN22eTy
Event information in English below the Japanese.
この楽しいランチ会では、ベルギーの伝統的なペアリングであるグーズとムール貝をお召し上がりいただきます。参加費は無料ですが、料理に使用したグーズ代として500円をいただきます。また、特別にランビックを1本持参し、参加者の皆さんとシェアしたいと思います。 In this fun lunch meet the traditional Belgian pairing of gueuze and mussels will be served. No attendance fee is required, however I will charge 500yen for the gueuze used in cooking. Also I will bring a special bottle of lambic to share with participants.
おすすめメニューは以下の通り: ムール貝(2名様で1皿)1830円 ブーン グーズ マリアージュ パフェ 2018 375ml 1600円 ポテトフライ (ムール貝に相性が良くおすすめ)540円 Recommended menu is as follows: Mussels (1 plate recommended for 2 people)- 1830yen Boon Gueuze Marriage Parfait 2018 375ml – 1600yen Potato Fries (recommended side for Mussels) – 540yen
The American food restaurant Silver Lining Osaka have commissioned me to prepare a course meal for their soft opening at the new location in Kita Horie! While the menu should be available to order before 6PM, I will be doing a presentation from 1PM. I have the pleasure to speak about the thoughts behind creating this menu and how the aromas and flavors of each of the pairings work together. Short explanation printed leaflets will be also will be available for those who miss my presentation.
Below is the planned pairings list. A two-person set will include 5 dishes while a one-person set will have 4 pairs excluding the Chips and Salsa pair.
Brouwerij Van Den Bossche (Belgium) – Pater Lieven Wit 4.5%ABV is a lightly sweet yet dry ale with coriander. Paired with appetizer of lettuce and diced tomato salad dressed with Herbs De Provence vinegar dressing
Nomcraft Brewing (Wakayama, Japan) – 4th Revolution Pale Ale 5.0%ABV is American Pale Ale exhibiting tropical fruit aromas and medium light bitterness – highly drinkable. Paired with Blue Corn Tortilla Chips and a mild Mexican Salsa cruda sauce. (This course is not served in the single course set)
Brasserie Dupont – Saidon Dupont 6.5%ABV A classic Belgian Saison style ale with wheat and light white cracker like flavors, highly effervescent, fruity with citrus rind and white pepper like notes. Paired with Pulled Pork sandwich with a BBQ sauce and coleslaw topping.
Nomcraft Brewing (Wakayama, Japan) – Paleo Park 7.5%ABV a highly bitter and moderately strong ale with a different spin of tropical fruit with a big passion fruit-like bouquet with dank notes. Paired with Chicken Wings tossed in Buffalo mild sauce (can be switched to Extra Hot sauce)
Jackie O’s – Dark Apparition 10.5%ABV is a big dark ale displaying milk and dark chocolate and roasted coffe with a big wallop of sweetness and alcohol held back lightly by hop bitterness. Paired with Dessert Churros with raspberry sauce and Vanilla Ice-Cream side
One-person course set – 7000 Yen tax included. Four dishes and four full bottles/cans of beer.
Two-person course set – 9000 Yen tax included (4,750 Yen a person). Five bottles/cans split between two people paired with a five-course meal.
An explanation about lambic and gueuze production, the organisms responsible for the wonderful flavors and aromas and how the flavor profile changes with age is going to be followed by a vertical tasting of three vintages of De Cam gueuze finishing with a young Cantillon vintage for reference. Total cost of the event including beer and participation is 4,000yen. As a token of thanks for providing the event space the participants are encouraged to buy a pint after the seminar is over.
Below is the Gueuze sample list:
Notes for participants:
Please be on time, if you’re not there we will start without you.
If you cancel, please message me or/and write a post on the event page. Do so at your earliest convenience.
Please bring a pen or a pencil to write tasting notes.
Don’t drink coffee or other strong flavored beverages one hour before before the event.
Please don’t wear perfume or other strongly scented beauty products (hand cream etc).
If the event is full contact me directly for the cancellation stand-by list.
In this fun beer and cheese pairing event we will taste five different pairs to experience different combinations of flavor. We will be taking tasting notes and discussing how the flavors work together for each of the pairings. This is designed to be a six people event. For each pair an attendee should have about 100ml of beer and 25gr of cheese. Total cost of the event including beer, cheese and participation is 5,000yen. As a token of thanks for providing the event space the participants are encouraged to buy a pint after the seminar is over.
Below is the list of pairings for this event:
Westmalle Extra & Italian Buffalo Mozarella
Karmeliten Dunkel & Comte 18 months old Semi-Hard Alpine cheese
Event information in English: In this seminar we will be rubbing five kinds of hops and tasting four kinds of beer. After rubbing the hops we will try to find the hop aromas and flavors in the beer samples. Total cost of the event including hops, beers and participation is 3,000yen. As a token of thanks for providing the event space the participants are encouraged to buy a pint after the seminar is over.
Notes for participants:
Please be on time, if you’re not there we will start without you.
If you cancel, please message me or/and write a post on the event page. Do so at your earliest convenience.
Please bring a pen or a pencil to write tasting notes.
Don’t drink coffee or other strong flavored beverages one hour before before the event.
Please don’t wear perfume or other strongly scented beauty products (hand cream etc).
If the event is full contact me directly for the cancellation stand-by list.
Event information in English: In this seminar we will be sampling six kind of malts and five kinds of beers. After tasting the malts we will try to find the malt sample flavors in the beer samples. Total cost for the event including malts, beers and participation is 3,000yen. As a token of thanks to Cafe Lingua for providing the event space the participants are encouraged to buy a pint and a tasty hot sandwich.
Notes for participants:
Please be on time, if you’re not there we will start without you.
If you cancel, please message me or/and write a post on the event page. Do so at your earliest convenience.
Please bring a pen or a pencil to write tasting notes.
Don’t drink coffee or other strong flavored beverages one hour before before the event.
Please don’t wear perfume or other strongly scented beauty products (hand cream etc).
If the event is full contact me directly for the cancellation stand-by list.
In the second part of the beer off-flavor seminar we will be sampling 5 off-flavors highlighted in orange in the below list. Off-flavors marked in green were covered in the first event in December 2022. Beer off flavor spikes, beer cost and participation fee inclusive event participation cost is 4,000 yen. Please order a pint after the event as a thank you to Beer Bar Torne for letting us use the the space.
Due to Covid-19 pandemic, we will be observing social distancing rules. It is attendee’s responsibility to refrain from participating if they experience any symptoms. Please check your body temperature – if you have a fever above + 37.0 C, please refrain from attending.
Notes for participants:
Please be on time, if you’re not there we will start without you.
If you cancel, please message me or/and write a post on the event page. Do so at your earliest convenience.
Please bring a pen or a pencil to write tasting notes.
Don’t drink coffee or other strong flavored beverages one hour before before the event.
Please don’t wear perfume or other strongly scented beauty products (hand cream etc).
If the event is full contact me directly for the cancellation stand-by list.