Jimmys No. 43

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.

But you already knew that, right? Come out and see why Zagat likes us!

It’s Seasons Greetings and we have beer to cheer! Special beers this week include Maine beer company Zoe; Xbeeriment #44 smoked stout from Denmark; Spezial – a Rauchbier from Bamberg, Germany – with a subtle, smoky yet clearly malty profile; Thornbridge Jaipur IPA and more.

It’s going to be a great evening when Empire beer’s owner, Dave Katleski, and brewer, Tim Butler, come to town. They’ll be offering limited beers from Syracuse brewpub and some amazing brews from the following:

• Winter Warmer – A dark holiday ale spiced with Cardamom and Allspice.  The combination of the spices and dark malts give this beer a gingerbread cookie like flavor.  6.8% ABV
• Scotch Ale –  This is a traditional Scotch Ale.  Dark, full bodied and malt forward.  7.5% ABV
• American Strong Ale – This is a hop forward, dark ruby colored beer.  It is hopped with Galena, Chinook, Amarillo and dry hopped with falconers flight.  Finishes dry, hoppy and resiny.  8.5% ABV
• Barley Wine – American Style Barley Wine.  Hoppy, but balanced with malt backbone.  10.5% ABV
• Potential tap beers from Syracuse include: Light Lager, Brown Ale, Black Magic Stout, Hefe-Weizen, Empire State Pale Ale (all NYS grown Cascade hops), Wheat Wine and Apple Ale

Beer can be paired with a prix fixe three-course meal for $45 (includes three beers). The first-course salad will be made from caramelized pear with blue cheese and candied walnut; second course offerings will be a choice of pork belly or duck confit entree; for dessert you’ll have a choice of apple tart or bread pudding.

Reservations are encouraged. Dave and Tim will sit at 6:30! You can call 212-982-3006 or e-mail nik@jimmysno43.com to reserve!

Jimmy’s No. 43 is thrilled to be co-sponsoring with New Amsterdam Market what we hope will be an annual event to benefit our friends at Slow Food NYC: The Slow Food Show will feature 10 amazing vendors in our back room with tastings from 1-5 p.m. Tickets are $10 with all proceeds going to benefit Slow Food NYC. In addition, our weekend brunch (pay-as-you-go) with beer cocktails will take place in our bar/dining area.

Confirmed vendors and offerings for The Slow Food Show include:

• Monika Luczak, Fresh Picked Pantry Inc., makers of Saucy by Nature
• Lynn Loflin from Newton Farm Cooperative, maker of kale pesto, smoked garlic aoli, smoked garlic pesto
• Heidi Tickle Sauce
• Hudson Valley Harvest Cooperative with ground beef from Sugar Hill Farm, sausage from Sir William Angus Farm, edamame from Markristo Farm, squash from Hepworth Farm, corn from Gills Farm, butternut squash from Mead Orchard, and tomatillos from Stoneledge Farm
• Laura O’Brien of Josephine’s Feast, maker of organic preserves, chutneys, compotes, marmalades
• Barry’s Tempeh
• Kari Morris of Morris Kitchen with boiled apple cider syrup
• Polly Giragosian and Andy Brennan of The Cidery
• Jolene maker of Jojo’s sriracha chili sauce sauce
• Rachael Mamane maker of Brooklyn Bouillon (pasture raised chicken stock)

On Sunday, the tastings continue at New Amsterdam Market from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.