The Publican Teams up With Victory Brewing to Release Hundred Horse

By Lorna Juett in Food on Jan 16, 2013 10:00PM

We’re not the only beer drinkers who think that session beers with lots of flavor are going to be a big deal in 2013. To get in on the cutting edge of what we hope will be a new trend, Victory Brewing Company and Philadelphia's Alla Spina Restaurant teamed up to make Hundred Horse, a dry, rich 5.5% ale made with German Kolsch yeast and Oregon chestnuts. Hundred Horse is available for a limited time, starting Thursday, January 24th. The Publican is celebrating the launch in the only way they know how, with a beer dinner.

In the spirit of collaboration, chefs Marc Vetri, Michael Deganis & Jeff Michaud of Alla Spina and Chefs Paul Kahan & Brian Huston have put together a menu and corresponding beer pairings. The menu is available for $65 a guest, not including sales tax or gratuity. The Publican’s regular menu will not be available on this night, and reservations are available every 30 minutes between 5:30pm and 10:30pm.

If you’re lucky enough to get a seat, here’s what you can look forward to tasting:

Reception beer
Victory Braumeister Pils

1st course
Alla Spina - escarole "wedge salad" with blue cheese and pig's head
Publican - fried clams with artichokes and fennel pollen aioli
Victory Via Weisse

2nd course
Alla Spina - "pizzoccheri" buckwheat crepe with fontina cheese and cabbage
Publican - smoked lamb and pork belly sausage with apples and brussels sprouts.
Victory Hundred Horse

3rd course
Alla Spina - pork loin with seafood fritto misto
Publican - guinea hen "in hay" with sunchokes, salsa verde and liver mousse
Victory Novello

4th course
Publican Dessert
Victory Red Thunder

The Publican is located at 37 West Fulton Market, and reservations can be made only by calling 312.733.9555.