Le Jardin has teamed up with Confluence Brewery to host its first ever joint beer dinner on January 26. A five course meal with beer pairings will be served by Chef Tag Grandgeorge and his team at the brewery.

A complete menu follows:                                          

Passed Appetizers

Rye toast, crème fraiche, pickled hearing, boiled egg

Pita chip, avocado mousse and marinated roasted turnips

Water cracker, red pepper hummus, cucumber and caper relish

Beer Pairing: Des Moines IPA

Salad

Mixed greens, Double IPA – mango vinaigrette, pears, smoked almonds & goat cheese.

Beer Pairing : Rock Dodger Double IPA

Main

Thomas Beck Black IPA braised brisket, smoked tomato gravy, white cheddar

and artichoke mashed potatoes, green beans and bacon drippings.

Beer Pairing: Weather Beacon Red

Cheese

Frisian farms smoked gouda, Comte French cheddar, Chef Tag’s smoked lake trout,

Camp Fire grained mustard, Gala apples and horseradish muffin.

Beer Pairing: Camp Fire Black Lager

Dessert

Apricot upside down cake, lemon syrup, homemade lavender ice cream.

Beer Pairing: Saison

Dinner is $60 including tax and gratuity. Additional beers may be purchased. The evening will start at 5:45 p.m. with a welcome beer and passed appetizers. Dinner will start at 6:30 p.m. The dinner is a reservation only event, space is limited. Please call Confluence at 515-285-9005 for reservations.