So you want to participate in our
Raise Your Glass campaign going on through the month of July, but you are not
one to just sip blindly. Have no fear! With help from the expertise of our Food
& Beverage Managers, here is a helpful little guide on how to best enjoy
your Shipyard beer or Fess Parker wine while still benefiting the Autism
Society of Maine.
First, let us start with Shipyard Beer. For July, we are featuring two distinct yet equally beloved brews. First, there is the Monkey Fist IPA. This IPA is copper in color with a fruity, floral
and citric character, and a malty caramel backbone. Fun fact: this IPA is named
for a weighted sailing knot tied at the end of a rope, making it easier to
throw. You'll easily spot this bright red tap at our Chart Room bar.
Then there is the Shipyard Summer Ale.
If you enjoy these beers and want to learn more about Shipyard, the brewery is conveniently close to Black Point Inn. They offer tours and tastings, right in downtown Portland. Learn more at their website: https://shipyard.com/
If a beer doesn't seem to be the right pairing for your meal, Fess Parker wines are also included in the Raise Your Glass campaign. Fess Parker Winery, named for its
famous founder actor-turned-winemaker, is a California based company that now has global reach. At Black Point Inn, there are three unique wines available on our wine menu for you to choose from, available both by the glass or by the bottle to share with your dining party.
The "Big Easy" Syrah is a particularly exclusive offering from the winery and is an ode to the one and only New Orleans. The taste has notes of plum, blackberry, chocolate, layered with spice and fleshy fruits. This offering is only available by the bottle in our restaurants.
"Ashley" Chardonnay has aromas of citrus fruits and melon, with tasting flavors of orange, pear, honeydew, ginger, and mace. It pairs well with fish and shellfish in lighter sauce and more "outgoing" cheeses.
Pinot Noir has aromas of black cherry, forest floor, lavender, raspberry, rose petal, and vanilla. The flavors are full of bing cherry, red currant, cranberry, earth, cacao and a touch of mineral. This Pinot Noir pairs beautifully with veal, pork, game, rich fish such as salmon and tuna, and poultry.
Now sipping should be a breeze! Order a glass of Fess Parker, or a pint of Shipyard, and know that it will pair beautifully with your meal. Raising money should always taste this good.
Now sipping should be a breeze! Order a glass of Fess Parker, or a pint of Shipyard, and know that it will pair beautifully with your meal. Raising money should always taste this good.
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