Overview
Spring produce and paired craft beers made Concrete Playground readers particularly happy this month, as James Squire and Concrete Playground teamed up to put on a special Spring Banquet at The Crafty Squire — and we gave a group of lucky CP readers a seat at the table.
Competition winners sat down to a five-course meal custom-made by head chef Alan Fraser, each dish paired with a specific James Squire tipple, and guests heard from Alan and James Squire brand ambassadors on the night. Have a peruse through the gallery to see what went down (and here's an idea of the deliciousness that was served up).
SPRING BANQUET MENU
Fish and chip soup with peas — with James Squire Chancer Golden Ale
Prawn and chorizo escabeche, avocado mousse, confit cherry tomatoes and chilled gazpacho — with James Squire Swindler Summer Ale
Cider caipirinha cured salmon with salpica, crispy potato salad and finger lime dressing — with James Squire 150 Lashes Pale Ale
Goat bunny chow with crispy parsnips — with James Squire Hop Thief American Pale Ale
Passionfruit pavlova with berries and Tim Tam crumbs — with James Squire Jack of Spades Porter and Orchard Crush Apple Cider
To stay up to date with future events at The Crafty Squire, sign up to James Squire or head to The Crafty Squire's website.
Images: Olga Rozenbajgier.