DRAFT has partnered with Widmer Brothers Brewing to create Explore Your Craft, an evening celebrating the artistry of brewing, cooking, visual art and musical performance. Centered around the Widmer Brothers’ collection, a chef-designed menu features dishes made specifically for and with Widmer beer, served at pairing stations throughout the space. A visual and musical feast fills the room, with a live performance artist and unique soundscapes from some of the area’s most celebrated musicians. Once inspired by pints and plates, patrons can pick up a paintbrush and join our artist in creating a special, one-of-a-kind work of art.
Sip, bite, listen, paint and enjoy: Explore Your Craft!
Example Menu from Seattle 2011 Explore Your Craft Event
STATION 1: ARTISINAL CHEESES
Artisan Cheese Platter
feta, goat cheese, sharp cheddar, blue cheese and gouda
served with house-select spreads & artisan sliced breads and crackers
*Blue Cheese Paired with Rotator IPA
*All other Cheeses Paired with Nelson IPA
STATION 2: REFRESHING FOAMS
Lamb Meatball Canape
with currant jam
*Paired with BRRR
Our Signature Sweet Potato & Dungeness Crab Cakes
with chipotle remoulade & minced chives
*Paired with Drifter Pale Ale
Chilled Shrimp Cocktail
with house-made citrus cocktail sauce
*Paired with Hefeweizen
Small Composed Plate
fall organic mixed greens, tossed with our maple balsamic vinaigrette & topped with salmon
*Paired with Drop Top Amber Ale
STATION 3: FULL BODIED, FULL BELLIES
Spicy Pulled Pork & Tillamook & Beef Sliders
served with a spicy cabbage & cilantro slaw
*Paired with Nelson IPA
Pigs In A Blanket
with stone ground mustard BBQ & spicy honey mustard sauces
*Paired with Drifter Pale Ale
Bacon Wrapped Figs
stuffed with smoked turkey and apricot marmalade
*Paired with Pitch Black IPA
STATION 4: SWEETS AND STOUTS
Chocolate Truffles
*Paired with Rotator IPA
Caramel Flavored Mini Cheesecakes
*Paired with Drop Top Amber Ale
"...pray this comes back around next year. There will always be more beer to celebrate and other crafts to enjoy. But nights like this are few, magical and always end on the perfect note." Portland Beer