What: All you can Eat
Mussels & Belgium Beer
When: Sunday
September 7th 2014. 12:30 pm
- 5 pm
Where: Aroma Thyme
Bistro, 165 Canal St. Ellenville NY.
Details: Belgium beer
and mussels! It’s a perfect match. We are doing all you can eat mussels
for $19.99 Sunday Sunday September 7th in the Aroma Thyme Garden.
Plus we are featuring
a line-up of great Belgium Beers. Beer
is priced separately.
RSVP (845) 647-3000
History
and significance of Belgian beer
Beer in Belgium varies from the popular
pale lager to lambic beer and Flemish red. Belgian beer-brewing's origins go
back to the Middle Ages. There are approximately 125 breweries in the country,
ranging from international giants to microbreweries. In Europe, only Germany,
France and the United Kingdom are home to more breweries. Belgian breweries
produce about 800 standard beers. When special one-off beers are included, the
total number of Belgian beer brands is approximately 8,700. Belgians drink 93
liters of beer a year on average. Beer has been made in Belgium since at least
the Middle Ages. It is believed today that beer was brewed at some monasteries
during this period; however, no written proof exists. The Trappist monasteries
that now brew beer in Belgium were occupied in the late 18th century primarily
by monks fleeing the French Revolution. However, the first Trappist brewery in
Belgium (Westmalle) did not start operation until 10 December 1836, almost 50
years after the Revolution. That beer was exclusively for the monks and is
described as "dark and sweet." The first recorded sale of beer (a
brown beer) was on 1 June 1861.
In Belgium, beer is more than just a frothy
beverage - it is a culture. With over 450 different varieties, many Belgian
beers have personalized beer glasses in which only that beer may be served. The
shape of each glass enhances the flavor of the beer for which it is designed.
This tradition may seem like behavior reserved for wine snobbery, but Belgians
take their beer seriously - and with good reason. The country has enjoyed an
unparalleled reputation for specialty beers since the Middle Ages. Connoisseurs
favor Belgian beers for their variety, real flavor and character.
It is easy to see the depth to which beer
has become one with Belgium's culture. What other country has a driving tour
through the countryside called the Beer Route? After a day of castle hopping,
visitors can stop by one of the local cafés to enjoy some chocolate with their
beer, as their worries melt away. Whether you were visiting a brewery, sitting
in a café or attending a festival, visitors will remember the first time they
tasted their favorite brew.
Aroma
Thyme bistro opened in 2003 in Ellenville, NY, where the Catskills meet the
Hudson Valley. Being green minded since day one, Aroma Thyme was the first
Certified Green Restaurant© in upstate New York. Aroma Thyme has one of the
best stocked bars with 250 craft beers, 250 fine wines & 250 boutique
spirits. The restaurant is all about
supporting local, but beyond that they pride themselves in small independent
brands from all over the globe. This
purchasing philosophy encompasses bar and kitchen alike. “We want to help a family pay for dance
lessons for their daughter rather than a CEO's third vacation home”, says
owners Jamie & Marcus Guiliano.
Marcus Guiliano is an award winning chef who was named “One of the Five
Top Food Activists Making a Change” from One Green Planet. This award, along
with many others, is evident from the gourmet sustainable socially responsible
cuisine Aroma Thyme serves. The restaurant has also been flooded with wards
ranging from “Best New Restaurant”, “Best Organic Restaurant”, “Best Beer
Events”, Wine Spectator “Award Winning Wine List” and Trip Advisors number one
restaurant in their area. Aroma Thyme pleases carnivores and vegans alike. There is plenty of options for every diet and
taste. Chef Marcus has several a great
blogs that are a must to check out, ChefonaMission.com (his main one),
NoFarmedSalmon.com (you will never eat farmed salmon again) and his
award-winning business blog at 50Mistakes.com. Reservations are always accepted
at (845) 647-3000.
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