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Allagash Beer Dinner 8/24

armsbyabbey — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 15:55:46 +0000

Allagash Beer Dinner hosted by Rob Tod

Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 6:00 PM

Join us here at the Armsby Abbey with special guest, Rob Tod, Owner & Brewer for Allagash Brewing Company in Portland, Maine. Alec will be on hand to talk about each course and Rob will be here to talk about each of his coveted beers. This dinner will consist of a one hour Welcoming Reception plus 4-5 decadent courses thereafter to enjoy!

The Armsby Abbey will be closed to the general public this evening from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM so all our dinner guests can thoroughly enjoy a night of great food, beer and conversation! This dinner is strictly limited to 65pp with Reservations in advance ONLY. Pricing & Menu TBD Soon.

Please call 508.795.1012 to reserve your seat(s) NOW!

Ommegang/Duvel Promo 7/20

armsbyabbey — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 17:30:58 +0000

Join us here at the Armsby Abbey on Tuesday, July 20, 2010, from 6PM-9PM To celebrate Belgian Independence Day with the folks from Duvel Moortgat & Brouwerji Ommegang! We’ll supply the complimentary cheese slates to nosh on, the folks from Duvel-Ommegang will be giving away some very cool commemorative glassware, Dr. Gonzo will be giving away some of his Duvel Mustard “Against the Grain” and to top it all off… Jon Short will be here singing the Delta Blues from 8PM-11PM! It’s bound to be a fun night for all in attendance so mark your calendars and don’t be late!

Cheers!

Solstice Spirited Dinner 6/21

armsbyabbey — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:44:50 +0000

SOLD OUT!

On Monday, June 21st, the first official day of Summer, we will be hosting the “Summer Solstice Spirited Dinner”! Sherri & Joy will be premiering some of their NEW Righteous Summer Cocktails that Alec & his Culinary team will pair up with an amazing 6+ course refreshing Summer menu!

This dinner goes beyond the farm-to-table concept and incorporates the farm-to-glass element; Strawberries, Rhubarb, fresh Herbs and Flora to give you but a wee bit of insight as to what you can expect to imbibe on this evening.

The Armsby Abbey will be closed to the general public this evening from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM so all our dinner guests can thoroughly enjoy a night of great food, spirits and conversation! This dinner is strictly limited to 60pp with Reservations in advance ONLY. Please call 508.795.1012 to reserve your seat(s) NOW!

Without giving away TOO much, here is your menu for the evening! As with all our events, this menu is based on the availability of certain items so there is a possibility that some of these items may be modified, but we can promise you that you will NOT be disappointed! Please note, the menu stands as is with no vegetarian or dietary exceptions. All we ask is that you come to this spirited dinner with an open mind and empty stomach. The cocktails we have come up with are going to pair beautifully with the culinary treats from our kitchen; what better way to celebrate the first official day of Summer!

Cheers!

WELCOMING RECEPTION
Strawberry Bruschetta
Asparagus & San Andreas Crostini
Mediterranean Station with Assorted Homemade Breads

High & Mighty Beer of the Gods, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur and fresh Lemon Juice

Course 1
Locally picked Dandelion Greens, Balsamic Glazed Red Onion, Westfield Farms Capri Blue Goat Cheese, Toasted Almonds, Local Strawberries, Balsamic Vinaigrette

Local Strawberries with fresh Basil, Wildflower Honey, CRUSOE White Rum

Course 2
Fresh Sashimi Grade Ahi Parcel, English Cucumber, Mango Salsa, Lime-Jalapeno Oil

El Conquistador Blanco Tequila, Cilantro, fresh Lime, Agave Nectar and fresh pressed Cucumber Juice

Course 3
Pork Belly Duo, Grilled California Peach, Ginger-Black Tea Gastrique

Hirsch Small Batch Bourbon, fresh Peaches, our Homemade Ginger Simple Syrup, fresh Mint, our Homemade Lemon Sour Mix and Mighty Leaf Black Iced Tea

Sorbet Intermezzo

Course 4
Braised Veal Cheeks, Madeira, Local Cherries, Bacon Fried Spätzle, Red Cabbage Confit

Lepanto Brandy, Madeira Wine, our Homemade Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup and our Homemade Tart Cherry & Black Pepper Preserves

Course 5
Savory Lemon Thyme Pound Cake, Nasturtium & Pink Peppercorn Vanilla Ice Cream, Caramelized Ruby Red Grapefruit, Nasturtium Blossom Whipped Cream

Right Gin, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur and Meletti Limoncello topped with Cracked Pink Peppercorns

$95/pp++

Earth Dinner 4/22-4/24

armsbyabbey — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:43:14 +0000

On Thursday, April 22nd, we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day! The Armsby Abbey in coordination with Chef’s Collaborative and Earth Dinner will be offering a 5 course “Green” Specials menu (in the literal sense each item will be very green in color!) to our guests Thursday, Friday, & Saturday from 5PM-11PM. This will be in addition to our regular menu, however, a portion of the proceeds from these special menu items will be donated to Chef’s Collaborative. Chefs Collaborative is the leading nonprofit network of chefs that fosters a sustainable food system through advocacy, education, and collaboration with the broader food community. Come help us celebrate Earth, our local Farms and all that is local & good.

EARTH DINNER SPECIALS MENU
Featuring only Homemade, Local & Farm Fresh Ingredients

Course 1
Cold Spring Pea Soup, Mint Crème Fraiche, Crispy Serrano, Pea Tendrils

Course 2
Spring Foraged Salad with Fiddleheads & Morrells

Course 3
Roasted Quail, Blackberry-Stout Balsamic Glaze, Medley of Confit Spring-dug Potato, Roasted Spring Roots & Nettles, Micro Green Salad

Course 4
Honey Cake, Coconut Filling, Green Tea Buttercream

To learn more about Earth Dinner & Chef’s Collaborative respectively,
please visit their websites:
www.chefscollaborative.org
www.earthdinner.org

Malheur 10 & 12 on Tap! 4/22

armsbyabbey — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:41:52 +0000

Join us here at the Armsby Abbey on Thursday, April 22nd at 6:00 PM, as we tap some of the first barrels of Malheur 10 AND Malheur 12; this is a big deal folks as both Malheur 10 & 12 have NEVER been offered on draft before! The Owner & Brewer of Malheur were suppose to be on hand to answer your questions and taste you on their beers, however, due to the volcanic eruption in Iceland no flights are being allowed out of Belgium. Fear not, Alec will tap the barrels as intended for 6PM and be on hand to hang out and share a glass with you.

This is going to be another great night here at the Abbey… see you there!

Cheers!

Stoutfest 4/17

armsbyabbey — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:16:54 +0000

Immediately following our Founders Breakfast at 12 Noon we will clear the draught tower to tap an amazing collection of 22 STOUTS for StoutFest 2010!
This is an open event, cash bar.

Some of the treats on tap for this event….

Alvinne Podge
2009 Allagash Bourbon Black
Lost Abbey Serpents Stout
2009 Laughing Dog The Dogfather
2009 Founders Canadian Breakfast Stout
2009 & 2010 Founders Kentucky Breakfast Stout
2009 Founders Breakfast Stout
2009 Founders Black Biscuit
2009 Founders Imperial Stout
2009 Lagunitas Cappuccino Stout
Cisco Captain Swains Stout
Grand Teton Black Cauldron
High and Mighty Two Headed Beast
Left Hand Milk Stout (nitro)
St Ambroise Oatmeal Stout (nitro)
2009 Port Santa’s little Helper
2009 Port Older Viscosity
Oskar Blues Ten Fidy
Mikkeller Beer Geek Breakfast Stout
2008 Dogfish Head Wolrd Wide Stout

And a few we’ll leave as a surprise….

Cheers!

Founders Breakfast 4/17

armsbyabbey — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:01:04 +0000

***SOLD OUT!!!***
Founders Breakfast Sold Out in a Record 15 Minutes!
We are currently taking names for the waiting list… but will have to cut that off soon too!

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Join us on Saturday, April 17th at 9AM as we welcome Micheal Bell of Founders Brewing Company for our 1st Annual Founders Breakfast! This will be a (3) course served breakfast where each course will be paired with one of Founder’s Breakfast Stouts.

On Tap for this event:
2009 Founders Canadian Breakfast Stout
2009 Founders Kentucky Breakfast Stout
2009 Founders Breakfast Stout

The Armsby Abbey will be opening late on this day at 12 Noon so all our breakfast guests can thoroughly enjoy a morning of great food, beer and conversation! This breakfast is strictly limited to 65pp with Reservations in advance ONLY.

We will begin taking reservations at 12 Noon on Monday, March 22nd and NOT a minute before! If you have called previously, please call back on Monday as we have only taken general “inquiries” at this point; there are NO advanced reservations in-house as of now. Set your alarms folks this event will sell out within 24 hours! Call 508.795.1012 with your credit card in hand to reserve your seat(s). This event is being sold with advanced payment only.

FOUNDERS BREAKFAST MENU
$58/pp plus tax & gratuity

Wake Up Call
Fresh Brewed Armeno Roasters Sumatra, Housemade Petite Breakfast Pastries

1st
Cocoa/Coffee/Ancho Powder Dusted Lucki 7 Pork Belly (Rodman NY), Cast Iron Seared Then Braised in FBS. Steel Cut Irish Oat, Almond & FBS Soaked Cherry “Risotto”
Pairing: Founders Breakfast Stout

Intermezzo
Fresh Pressed Orange Juice, Kentucky Bourbon, Vanilla Bean Cleanse

2nd
Housemade Brown Sugar/Kentucky Bourbon Wild Boar Sausage, Sweet Potato Grits, Poached Local Egg (Gibson’s Dairy Farm, Worcester MA), KBS/Sausage Gravy
Pairing: Founders Kentucky Breakfast Stout

3rd
Housemade Maple/Oat Bread and Cocoa Sweet Bread Pudding, Canadian Breakfast Stout/Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Finished with a Bitter Sweet Cocoa/Maple/Canadian Whiskey Sauce
Pairing: Founders Canadian Breakfast Stout

Please Note, there will be NO Vegetarian or Dietary Restrictive options at this event. The menu stands as is with NO exceptions.

Easter Specials 4/3-4/4

armsbyabbey — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:55:39 +0000

It’s hard to believe that Easter is already here! Our Culinary team has come up with some crafty seasonal offerings that will be available as specials all weekend long and during Brunch; including some colorful Deviled Eggs, a savory Carrot Bisque, Rabbit & more! That’s right folks, we’re cooking the Easter Bunny!

So come on down and celebrate Easter with us we’ll be open for business as usual all weekend long! And as an added bonus, since Mother Nature is on our side, our outdoor patio is open for the season!

Cheers!

EASTER BRUNCH SPECIALS
April 3 & 4, 2010

Carrot & Ginger Soup $5
Made with Pretty Things Fluffy White Rabbits
served with a side of one of our Homemade Breads
Beer: Pretty Things Fluffy White Rabbits

Rabbit Salad $12
Kriek braised locally raised Rabbit, Wild Spring Onion, Roasted Beets, Frisee, fresh Clementines, Dried Cherries and Chevre from Crystal Brook Farm (Sterling, MA) dressed in our Orange-Honey Vinaigrette made with Ommegang Hennepin
Beer: Oud Beersel Kriek

Rabbit Quiche $10
Locally raised Rabbit, Wild Spring Onions and Shy Brothers Hannahbells (Westport, MA) with Local Eggs from Gibson’s Dairy Farm (Worcester, MA) & a side of dressed farm greens
Beer: Malheur 10

EASTER DINNER SPECIALS
April 3 & 4, 2010

Devilish Pickled Easter Eggs $4
(4) Deviled House Pickled Local Organic Eggs
from Gibson Dairy Farm (Worcester, MA)
Beer: Great Divide Denver Pale Ale

Carrot & Ginger Soup $5
Made with Pretty Things Fluffy White Rabbits
served with a side of one of our Homemade Breads
Beer: Pretty Things Fluffy White Rabbits

Braised Easter Bunny $18
Local Rabbit braised in Oude Beersel Kriek, Wild Spring Onions,
Tart Cherries served with a Chevre Polenta made with Chevre from
Crystal Brook Farm (Sterling, MA) and braised Black Kale
Beer: Oude Beersel Kriek

Carrot Cake $6
Sarah’s Homemade Carrot Cake with Walnuts, Golden Raisins,
Coconut & an uber thick layer of Cream Cheese Frosting
Beer: Gouden Carolus Easter Ale

Dr. Gonzo Mustard Naming 3/23

armsbyabbey — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:31:04 +0000

The good ole’ Doctor has been kind enough to come up with a very special Mustard for the Armsby Abbey. It is a whole grain mustard made with Duvel Green. If you have been lucky enough to try it on our European Slate, you know its good! So on Tuesday, March 23rd from 7PM-10PM we will be offering samples and taking names… for the Mustard that is. If you know the Doctor & Alec, you best have a creative name that sticks!

The winner will be chosen by Alec, Sherri & Dr. Gonzo. Your prize? Well in addition to naming the mustard, the winner will receive a jar of said mustard, a Dr. Gonzo T-Shirt, an Armsby Abbey Tote Bag and a $50 gift card to the Armsby Abbey! The 2nd & 3rd Runners-up will also receive an assortment of chosen goodies as well! So come on down to the Armsby Abbey, have a few beers, taste some mustard and take in the sounds of Jon Short! As the Good Doctor would say…. it’s good for what ails ya!

Meet the Brewer: The Bruery 2/17

armsbyabbey — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 16:33:53 +0000

Wednesday, February 17, 2010
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

It’s the week of Beer Advocate’s Extreme Beerfest in Boston folks and we’re kicking it off in style! Come on down to the Armsby Abbey for a laid back night with The Bruery from Orange County, California! We’ll have at least FIVE of The Bruery’s amazing beers on tap including: Orchard White, Mischief, Rugbrød, Melange No. Sechs, Saison de Lente and we’re crossing our fingers & hoping for a Two Turtle Doves!

As always we’ll provide the assorted cheeseboards for you to nosh on while you chat with The Bruery’s Owner/Brewmaster, Patrick Rue, who will be here to answer any crazy brewing question you may have.

This is going to be another great Meet the Brewer night here at the Abbey… see you there!

Cheers!