Winter Feast Beer Dinner 2025

Join us for an unforgettable evening of thoughtfully crafted cuisine and craft beer pairings at our First Street Taphouse in Benicia!

For this year's Winter Feast Beer Dinner, Executive Chef David has prepared a five-course menu of delicious dishes, each perfectly paired with a 5oz pour of Mare Island Brewing Co. beer. Celebrate the season as Chef David introduces each course, sharing the inspiration behind his creations, while our Co-Founders, Kent and Ryan, dive into the stories behind the brews.

This year's Winter Feast Beer Dinner features a five-course menu of delicious dishes, each perfectly paired with a 5oz pour of Mare Island Brewing Co. beer. Celebrate the season as Chef David introduces each course, sharing the inspiration behind his creations, while our Co-Founders, Kent and Ryan, dive into the stories behind the brews.

Doors open at 5:30 PM—bring a friend (or two!) and grab a seat at our King's table for an evening of culinary and craft beer magic.

Yardbird beer club members: Get 10% off tickets w/ discount code. Check your email for the code!

*Ticket price includes tax & gratuity

Note: menu subject to minor changes

First Course

• Salad Course – Smoked Branzino, beets, citrus, Beet “Paint”, Mache,
• Pairing: Ivy Bells Pilsner

Second Course

• White Bean Soup – Duck Confit, Walnut & Arugula Pistou, Walnut Oil
• Pairing: War Bond California Common

Third Course

• Wild Mushroom Vol au Vent – Duxelle, Mushrooms, Vin Blanc
• Pairing: Fog Bell Hazy IPA

Fourth Course

• Braised Beef Daube – Baby Carrots, Braised Leek & Goat Cheese Potato Gratin Natural Jus Mushrooms, Cippolini Onions, Shaved Parm
• Pairing: Hydraulic Sandwich IPA

Fifth Course

• Almond & Hazelnut Dacquoise – Rich Butter Cream between Layers of Baked Merengue, Brandied Cherries, Braised Greens, Huckleberry Demi Glace
• Pairing: Farragut's Farmhouse Barrel Aged Saison

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Mare Island Brewing Co. – First Street Taphouse, 440 1st Street, Benicia, United States