Jolly Pumpkin Dinner Pairing

I went to a food/beer pairing with my wife last night.  Was the first Vegan meal I have ever had.  The food was paired with Jolly Pumpkin's best brew.  I have to say the food was amazing!  I could totally see myself being a Vegan, for about a minute.  The pairings were awesome.  The flavors burst in your mouth.  My compliments to the chef.  I even got to meet the Owner/Brewer of Jolly Pumpkin, Ron Jeffries:

TUESDAY, MAY 4th, 7pm
STOP BY OR CALL 216-226-2337 TO RESERVE A TICKET
Six (6) courses

Spicy mushroom and spinach lasagna
Paired with Jolly Pumpkin 'Bam Noire' (4.3% ABV, Dark Farmhouse Ale)
Dark, smooth, delicious.  Aromas of worn leather and cool autumn nights. Notes of sweet plum and toasted raisin, hints of coffee and cacao. Lingering tart and refreshing finish.  Only available for a few short months.  Not to be missed.

Sweet onion and cherry risotto
Paired with Jolly Pumpkin ' La Roja (7.2% ABV, Artisan Amber Ale)
An artisan amber ale brewed in the Flanders tradition.  Deep amber with earthy caramel, spice, and sour fruit notes developed through natural barrel aging.  Unfiltered, unpasteurized and blended from barrels ranging in age from two to ten months.

Summer rolls with buckwheat noodles, Thai bird chilies, green onion, bean sprouts, and pear
Paired with Jolly Pumpkin 'Oro de Calabaza' (8% ABV, Golden Ale)
Brewed in the Franco-Belgian tradition of strong golden ales.  Spicy and peppery with a gentle hop bouquet and the beguiling influence of wild yeast.

West African lemon, onion, and mint soup
Paired with Jolly Pumpkin 'Luciernaga' The Firefly (8% ABV, Pale Ale)
An artisan pale ale brewed in the Grand Cru tradition. Enjoy its golden effervescence and gentle hop aroma. Coriander and Grains of Paradise round out the spicy palate, melting o so softly into a silken finish of hoppiness and bliss! Make any season a celebration!

Arugula salad with caramelized figs, pickled onion, and ramps
Paired with Jolly Pumpkin 'Bam Bière' (4.5% ABV, Farmhouse Ale)
An artisan farmhouse ale that is golden, naturally cloudy, bottle conditioned and dry hopped for a perfectly refreshing balance of spicy malts, hops and yeast.

Chocolate mousse
Paired with Jolly Pumpkin 'Maracaibo Especia'l (7.5% ABV, Brown Ale)
A rich brown ale inspired by the enigmatic monastic brews of Belgium, and the mysterious mist shrouded jungles of the tropics. Brewed with real cacao, and spiced with cinnamon and sweet orange peel for a sensual delight. A brew to be sipped, savored, and enjoyed!