Salad: Hearts of romaine with artichoke and palm hearts, all drizzled with a creamy house-made Roquefort dressing
Beer: Golden Ale

Soup: Lemongrass with a delicious duo of curried shrimp wonton
Beer: Union 56

Entree: Korean BBQ beef sirloin simmered in a signature BBQ sauce that’s been infused with our Irish Red
Beer: Cullinan’s Revival

Dessert: Caramel flan covered in a caramel sauce made with our Dark Mild and a buttery blend of sugary sweets
Beer: Dark Mild

Tickets are available at both the brewery and The Basin Pub.
Hope to see you there!

Golden Ale
Greens, Almonds, Pancetta, Pears, Smoked Blue Crisp, Balsamic Truffle Vinaigrette

Don’t Fear The RIPA
Corned Duck Hash, Poached Egg, Pumpernickel Toast, Horseradish, Toasted Caraway

Belgian Blond
“Banh Mi” Pork Meatball Slider, Pickled Vegetables, Jalapeno Aioli, Spicy Potato Chip

Cullinan’s Revival Irish Red
Bistro Steak, Bacon Onion Marmalade, Caramelized Sherry Mushrooms, Crispy Leeks

Dark Mild
Chocolate Cheesecake, Pretzel Crust, Ice Cream Cake Crunch, Crème Anglaise Caviar

The event will be held on Sunday February 12th at the Finger Lakes Casino & Race Track. Doors open @ 6:30pm and is only $30/person.

*Tickets can now be purchased directly @ Roc Brewing Co. Check our upcoming events for more details on the dinner.

Bon Appétit

Singer-songwriter Nate Ginnetty will be playing a live and intimate show here at the brewery. Saunter on in and relax while Nate serenades your soul with originals and an ode to a few classic tunes. For further convincing check out a few sample tracks on his site:

http://www.purevolume.com/nateginnetty

Like a Cosby sweater or a cheetah print Forever Lazy, we ushered in a festive new tradition here at the brewery this weekend. In case you missed the 1st Annual Municipal Keg Tree Lighting, here it is in all its glory.

A big thanks to all the brewery elves (naughty or nice) that pitched in to make it possible.

Roc Brewing Co. and Joe Bean Coffee Roasters are modern day artisans of the liquid sciences. These craftsmen pay homage to the rich history and lineage of their trades dating over millennia. Rochester NY has become the epicenter for the newest wave of such long established technologies, where they are fashioning a fresh new vision and culture based upon their respective trades.

Coffee and beer is not a new concept. It is, however, a delicate blend of subtle flavors brought forth in both beverages. Pine, citrus, root vegetable, and fig are all flavors found in both liquid libations. The skill of the craft is to marry the flavors through complementary aromas, taste and ultimately play to the synergies from both the artists. Handcrafted in their respective laboratories, the fusion of flavors is the keystone to the exploratory nature the project possesses.

The reason for such a collaboration is to stretch the boundaries of convention and inevitably the flavor palette. This local co-lab showcases the creative nature within both industries and artistry within the city limits of Rochester, NY. As the name alludes, our project will be a mere ripple in the post-deluge era to come.

Always fresh from our lab.

Rye is not a kind brewer’s medium. The lack of husk leaves for an always interesting day in the mash tun and mandates the use of rice hulls to act as an agent to stiffen the grain bed. This is due to its tendency to really gum up the false bottom and restrict the flow of wort from the kettle. So why, might you ask, use it? Why be limited to just the conventions of ordinary barley? Rye lends a texture and a sense of body to a beer thats extremely inviting. The drying character of rye is crisp on the finish and it imparts a subtle spiciness. It’s the supporting cast that throws an ordinary B-movie into a summer blockbuster.

We encourage you to keep posted over the next few months as we unveil a few brews that will be highlighting a few of its contributing characteristics.

With just another point plato to go, Cullinan’s Revival will be en route to the brite tank and ready to drink by independence day! It has a deep mahogany red color and a clover & honey-like aroma that’s sure to please the palate. The essence of biscuit and a touch of chocolate really blend well together such as a Bob Ross water color. The Revival will soon be the brush to your summer cuisine canvas. Try it with BBQ beef short ribs or a cajun boil!

Per the Campaign for Real Ales, they regard “Real Ale” as an ale  having a “natural taste full of flavour with a light natural carbonation (i.e fizziness) produced by the secondary fermentation that has occurred in the cask.” Simply put cask ale is alive and well and so should you! So as long as you bring your longing lips and parched palates down to the Rochester Real Beer Expo next Saturday 6/25 6-10pm.

Come find our office clerk sized table where we’ll have a firkin of our Golden Pale Ale dry-hopped with Amarillo & Sorachi Ace hops. The already juicy fruit taste of the beer will be supported with a cast of oranges and spicy lemons. We encourage you to grab your seersucker, thirst and tickets in advance ( www.rochesterrealbeer.com ) as the event is fast approaching and to ensure your spot at what truly will be the talk of the town!

Cheers,

Roc