Month: December 2011

Fourth Annual Cassoulet Cook Off To Benefit Greenmarket’s Hurricane Farm Relief

It’ll be another amazing face-off between amateur and professional chefs when we host our Fourth Annual Cassoulet Cook Off on January 8th from 1-4 p.m. Whether you’re eating ($20 ticket at the door) or cooking, this is a chance to partake of some great casserole-style fixings! Continue reading Fourth Annual Cassoulet Cook Off To Benefit Greenmarket’s Hurricane Farm Relief

The Holidays Are Here… And So Is Jimmy’s No. 43

Hark and herald, we’ve got a slate of holiday happenings for our extended beer family. From Christmas Day (our Green Flash Hanukkah/Christmas dinner) to our Boxing Day Coat Drive (bring a coat, get a pint!) all the way up through New Year’s Eve (two ticket options) and our special New Year’s Day brunch, we’ve got you covered for the next couple of weeks. We hope to see you celebrate with us at some (or all) of our upcoming holiday events: Continue reading The Holidays Are Here… And So Is Jimmy’s No. 43

Press Awards Its Recognition to Belgium’s Own – Battle Of The Belgians, Pt. 1

We have previewed some of the Belgian beers that will be available at today’s Battle of the Belgians (and for as long as they last at Jimmy’s No. 43… and we’re guessing that won’t be long at all). Several of our press friends – Tony Forder (Ale St. News), Gregg Glaser (Yankee Brew News), Elizabeth Keyser (Zagat survey – Connecticut editor), Adam Levy (founder – NY International Beer Competition), and Javier Ansorena (Spain’s gastroeconomy.com) – determined the judge’s winners:

 

  • Overall winner: Brasserie Dupont, La Biere de Beloeil
  • 2nd (tie): Rodenbach Vintage 2007 and Smiske Naturale
  • 3rd: De Dolle “Oerbier” Reserva

All are limited beers submitted by the importers, one of which – Vanberg & Dewulf’s Wendy Littlefield – comments, “Only Jimmy’s No.43 would have a Belgian battle competition with Beloiel (rarest of the rare) in the mix. You are the taste maker for the nation!”

So be sure to join us today (limited $60 tickets available at the door at 1 p.m.) to vote the people’s choice awards for Belgian beer!

Battle Of The Belgians… Tickets Still Available For This Weekend’s Taste-Off

It’s arguably one of the best weekends of the year at Jimmy’s No. 43 when the Belgians come to  battle it out. Our taps will be pouring American-made, Belgian-style beers, which will compete against bottles from Belgium. While the beers will be available for purchase all weekend, a special ticketed event will feature:

  • Limited 3 vintages of Rodenbach (2007-2008-2009)
  • Allagash Vrienden and Curieux (on draft)
  • Brooklyn Cuvee Noire (custom keg)
  • Smuttynose 2011 Farmhouse
  • Barrier Brewing Dubbel (plus one other special Belgian style)
  • White Birch Hooksett and Belgian Pale Ale
  • Bruery’s Saison Lente, Tradewinds Triple, Saison Rue
  • Wandering Star Berkshire Saison
  • Pretty Things Baby Tree Quad (on draft)
  • Sixpoint Unfiltered Brevity Wit
  • Southampton Abbot 12 (2010)
  • Dupont Monks Stout (on draft)
  • Dupont Bon Voeux
  • Dupont Biere de Miel
  • Dupont Beloeil
  • Liefmans Goudenband
  • Maredsous Triple
  • Vanberg & Dewulf Lambickx
  • Wikap Stimulo
  • Ommegang Abbey Ale
  • Sly Fix “Grisette” Saison (on draft)

Rare bottles from B United imports:

  • Saison Pipaix Brasserie Vapeur
  • Hannssens Oude Kriek Lambic
  • De Dolle Ara Bier
  • De Dolle Speial Oerbier Reserva 2010
  • ‘T Smiske Natural Ale
  • Regenboob “Guido” Ale

Plus, a preview of some rare Belgian Xmas beers:

  • Glazen Touren canaster
  • De la Seine Equinox
  • ‘T Smisje Kerst Bier

Food offerings will include:

  • Bobolink Dairy and Bakehouse breads and cheese
  • Jimmy’s No. 43 biscuits with ham and “red eye” gravy
  • Mama O’s Kimchi
  • Cabot Cheddar
  • Jasper Hill Cheese
  • Prohibition Bakery beer and pretzel cupcakes

Tickets for Saturday’s tasting are still available.