Beer Brunch with Mike Reinitz '07

Calling all beer lovers! Join us for a beer brunch where attendees will enjoy a reception and buffet while tasting and learning about several beers!

Join us as beer expert Mike Reinitz '07 discusses the exploding craft beer industry, learn what beer is, how it's made, and of course, taste a few examples, with a focus on beer and food pairing, discovering why beer deserves a prominent seat at the table!

While studying engineering at Cornell, Mike Reinitz enrolled in an elective entitled "Understanding Wine & Beer," a senior-level, Food Science course focused on fermentation biology, beer & wine production, and sensory perception. The course sparked an interest in homebrewing and Mike went on to become a Certified Cicerone® as well as a BJCP (Beer Judge Certification Program) National Beer Judge. He has managed the DC Homebrew Shop at 3 Stars Brewing Company, taught beer classes for the Washington Wine Academy, led private tastings throughout the DC region, and, today, works for the country's largest beer distributor, Reyes Beverage Group

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Beer Braised Bratwurst with Caramelized Onions & Smoked Mustard 

Polish Kielbasa with Fingerling Potato Hash 

Braised Short Ribs with Caraway Scented Red Cabbage 

Savory French Toast with Gruyere, Comte and Truffle Cheddar; Cornell Maple Syrup 

Ranch Style Eggs Benedict

Smoked Country Ham, Cheddar Biscuit, Sunny Side Up Egg Charred, Tomato Salsa 

Grilled & Roasted Seasonal Vegetables 

Crisp Autumn Greens with Pomegranate Seeds, Roasted Squash, Fugi Apple with Spiced Cider Vinaigrette

12:00noon-12:30 reception, 12:30-2:30 brunch. $40 per person.  Advance reservations required by Thursday, October 20th, at which time they are considered final sale.