Press release… The Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP) has announced the craft beer pairings and menu for the four-course dinner at the 2018 Meeting of the Malts , the BOP’s popular annual event held in Bethlehem on Thursday, August 23. Pennsylvania’s official brewers guild has also announced that it will honor the recipient of the inaugural Brewers of Pennsylvania President’s Award at the event.
The Beer Dinner, which runs from 7:15 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. follows the powerhouse panel discussion with participants Bill Covaleski (Victory Brewing Company), Tom Kehoe (Yards Brewing Company), Wendy Yuengling (D. G. Yuengling & Son), Mike Stevens (Michigan-based Founders Brewing Company), and Joey Redner (Florida-based Cigar City Brewing). The opening toast and each course will include beers from these respected craft breweries.
- OPENING TOAST : Yuengling Golden Pilsner
- FIRST COURSE : Victory Home Grown Dry Hopped Lager
“Shrimp Toast” Shu Mai Dumpling Micro cilantro and a three-citrus lager ponzu - SECOND COURSE: Yards Signature IPA
Yards Signature IPA Braised Pork Cheek
Puffed barley and hops, corn and heirloom tomato relish - THIRD COURSE: Cigar City Maduro
Grilled prime aged beef, roasted wild mushrooms, Cigar City Maduro Demi and pearl onion brown butter - DESSERT : Founders KBS
Peaches and cream ice cream sandwich, brown sugar cookie
BOP President’s Award
At Meeting of the Malts VII, the BOP will honor the recipient of the inaugural President’s Award. Selected by BOP President, Chris Lampe of Weyerbacher, the President’s Award is given to a person(s) or organization in recognition of and appreciation for outstanding achievement and extraordinary contributions to the Pennsylvania craft beer industry.
Legislative Awards
Meeting of the Malts VII will also include the second annual Legislative Awards, an honor that recognizes a person or organization the BOP considers a partner in the industry, one who continually strives to promote and protect Pennsylvania’s craft beer industry. This year’s recipients are Rep. Paul Costa (Pa. District 34, serving Allegheny County), Rep. Adam Harris (Pa. District 82, serving Franklin, Juniata, and Mifflin Counties), Rep. Patty Kim (Pa. District 103, serving Dauphin County), Sen. James Brewster (Pa. District 45, serving Allegheny County and Westmoreland County), Sen. John Rafferty (Pa. District 44, serving Berks, Chester, and Montgomery Counties), and Sen. Charles McIlhinney , (Pa. District 10, serving Bucks County).
BrewPub Festival
Following the powerhouse panel, which will include opening remarks from Dick Yuengling (D.G. Yuengling & Son) and Jim Koch (Samuel Adams) and the Beer Dinner, Meeting of the Malts VII, #supportPAbeer, will host the Pennsylvania BrewPub Festival from 9:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Participating BOP members include: 2nd Story Brewing Co., Barley Creek Brewing Co., Berwick Brewing Co., Black Monk Brewery, Boneshire Brew Works, Brewery at Hershey, Collusion Tap Works, Covered Bridge Brewhaus, D.G. Yuengling & Son, Elk Creek Cafe + Aleworks, Hop Hill Brewing Co., HiJinx Brewing Co., Levity Brewing Co., North Country Brewing Co., Recon Brewing Co., Round Guys Brewing Co., Roy-Pitz Brewing Co., Saucony Creek Brewing Co., Shy Bear Brewing, Spring Gate Brewery, Wolf Brewing Co., Weyerbacher Brewing Co., Yards Brewing Co.
Draft Magazine has named Meeting of the Malts as the #12 (out of 101) rated beer experiences on the industry bucket list. It is open to both industry professionals and craft beer consumers. Meeting of the Malts VII, presented by Micro Matic USA, will take place Thursday, August 23 from 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. EST at Artsquest Center at SteelStacks, 711 First St., Bethlehem, PA.
About the Brewers of Pennsylvania
The Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP), the state’s official brewers guild, brings together leaders of Pa.-based breweries in order to promote and protect the brewing industry in the state. A 501c6 trade association, the BOP is a strong and influential organization, serving the consuming public of Pa. by encouraging brand diversity in the market. BOP members employ an estimated 10,000 employees earning $296 million in wages and generating $1.1 billion in direct economic benefits to communities throughout the state. #supportPAbeer
