Iron Hill Chestnut Hill – Fire & Ice Inspired Beer Releases 1/11

Some exciting events coming from iron Hill:

CHESTNUT HILL, PA – This month, head brewer Paul Rutherford of Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant (8400 Germantown Avenue, 215-948-5600) will host two exciting beer-driven events:  his Fire & Ice Beer Release Party, featuring two “fire-inspired” and two “ice-inspired” original new beers;  and a seasonal Brewmaster’s Dinner featuring wintry beers and hearty, comforting cuisine.  These events are a perfect opportunity for new King of the Hill members to get to know their head brewer, and also a great time for would-be members to enroll in the extravagant new rewards program for Iron Hill fans, introduced in late 2012.

• Firecracker Jumbo Shrimp with sweet potato, Swiss chard and citrus butter sauce, paired with Belgian Pale Ale, a medium-bodied, copper-colored Belgian-style session ale;
• Rye Bread-Crusted Diver Scallops with braised oxtrail rigatoni and natural reduction, paired with Constanza, an amber-colored ale which is brewed with a significant portion of rye malt and spiced with caraway seeds that results in a bready malt center with a dry spicy finish;
• 21-Hour Short Rib Spring Roll with smoked plantain puree and roasted tomato salad, paired with Smoked Weizenbock, an amber-colored, full-bodied ale with banana and clove flavors and smoked character from malt smoked on beechwood chips;
• (Intermezzo) Berliner Weiss Sorbet with lemon, sea salt and liquid nitrogen;
• Petite Filet Mignon with melted gorgonzola cheese, Lyonnaise potatoes, mushroom duxelle and mocha cream, paired with Russian Imperial Stout, a full-bodied stout with complex character and wonderful balance;
• and Trio of Cherry Cheesecake Truffles with graham cracker, bing cherry jam and dark chocolate, paired with Funkadelic Cherry Brown Ale, a chocolate-y English-style brown ale aged on 350 pounds of dark sweet cherries, then aged in a red wine barrel with wild yeasts for one year.

Both events are a terrific opportunity for new King of the Hill members to enjoy their expanded rewards program:  Lower Membership Price of just $25 for new and renewing members;  More Ways to Earn Points, including points for both visits and purchasesFaster Rewards such as $25 for every 250 points accumulated;  Companion Cards, the option to link a second rewards card to an existing account;  Free Gifts for members on their birthdays; Signature Handmade Mugs for use in all Iron Hill locations;  Invitations to Club-Only Events such as tastings and parties;  Direct Contact via email with head brewers;  and Online Point Tracking and member profile to further customize the experience.  More information about King of the Hill, including membership applications, will also be available at both events.
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