For the FBD crew... Marshal Zhukov Release Dinner with pics....

So, the Order of the Red Banner is a private dinner celebrating the annual release of CCB's Marshal Zhukov Russian Imperial Stout. It's a six course meal that I'd describe as Russian/Tampa fusion. Each course is paired with a CCB brew and 5 Zhukov variants made an appearance. I'll apologize now for the photos, lighting was poor and some of the photos didnt upload in the correct orientation..

The tickets..



Once you find your way to the table you are greeted by a wax sealed menu...




Starters... House made pickles, olives and fresh local Cuban bread.

Next course, Blintz served with creme fraiche and caviar..



More appetizers... Chorizo and Manchego stuffed cabbage, lamb picadillo peirogies and eggplant caviar empanadas.




Soup and salad, two soups including a Ropa Vieja soup, Borscht and a Caucasian salad...




Entrees.... Sturgeon a la Ruze and Beef Short Rib Vaca Frita Stroganoff. With sides...





Desserts... Zhukov Dulce de Leche blintzes and Zhukov chocolate cake...




2nd Dessert.... Zhukov and pineapple popsicles.. Why not?



The beers....

FBD - CCB Oktoberfest
2BD - CCB La Rubia
3BD - CCB Marshal Zhukov Imperial Stout
4BD - CCB Humidor Imperial Stout (Zhukov aged with Spanish Cedar spirals, whats that you say? I'm holding one in the pic)
5BD - CCB Fountain of Sin
6BD - CCB Marshal Zhukov Penultimate Push (Zhukov plus locally roasted coffee)
7BD - CCB Hopped up Johnny (Marshal Zhukov aged with Johnny Walker Blue Barrel chips and locally grown hops added)
8BD - CCB Final Push (Marshal Zhukov treated with civet coffee)





Myself, CCB owner Joey Redner and Mrs. Wiltznucs. Huge kudos to CCB and the Brewpub. An amazing night and let's do it again soon..