Get Real NY Craft Beer and Food Festival took place last weekend.  I was definitely excited to see how this would compare to last September’s first Get Real.  The Get Real Gang displayed over 100 casks from breweries all over the US and internationally.  Also available for the tasting was a wide selection of home brew beers.  Tons more food this time around including Sunswick 35-35 beer brisket, Fatty Crab’s pork belly tea sandwiches, Brother Jimmy’s famous pulled pork sliders, Murray’s Cheese selections, and much more.  Gianni and I worked Café D’Alsace’s table serving pate with duck, pork, fois gras and green pepper corns.  The pate was a hit and paired well with some of the hoppier and stronger beers.  The event was incredible.  I tasted at least 20 different cask ales and some notable cask included:

Dogfish Head 75 Minute IPA

Greenport Harbor Disorient IPA Dry-hopped with Citra

Greenport Harbor Triton Barleywine Dry-hopped with Fuggle

Greenport Harbor Belgian IPA Dry-hopped with Tettnanger

Kelso Quad Bock Aged in Jack Daniels Barrels

Sixpoint Diesel

Two Brothers Resistance IPA

Congratulations to Patrick, Andy, Mary and Chris for throwing an amazing event showcasing great food and incredible beer.  I can’t wait to see what’s coming up next.

Here are some photos of the event: