Summer Feast Beer Dinner
Schedule
Sat Aug 16 2025 at 05:30 pm to 08:30 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Mare Island Brewing Co. – First Street Taphouse | Benicia, CA

About this Event
Get ready for rustic southern cuisine, perfect beer pairings, and an engaging dining experience at our First Street Taphouse!
Executive Chef David has prepared an incredible 5-course meal focused on rustic southern cuisine and heirloom ingredients, while Co-founder Ryan Gibbons has selected the perfect 5oz beer pairing to match each dish. Join us for an unforgettable dining experience, as Chef David and Ryan team up to lead you through the history, ingredients, and inspiration behind each course and pairing.
We aim to keep our beer dinners relaxed, and intimate—so, space is limited to just 25 ppl. Reserve your spot before tickets sell out!
Rustic Southern Cuisine focusing on Heirloom Ingredients, passed down through Generations:
Course 1:
- Fried Cornmeal Breaded Oyster, Green Goddess, Herb Salad
- Pairing: Saginaw Golden Ale
Course 2:
- Anson Mills Farro Verde with Garden Succotash and Herbs (Vegetarian)
- Pairing: M.G. Vallejo Mexican Lager
Course 3:
- Roasted Prawn, Jimmy Red Corn Grits, Heirloom Tomato Reduction
- Pairing: Fog Bell Hazy IPA
Course 4:
- Georgia Peach & Kentucky Bourbon Glazed Smoked Pork, Hoppin John, Braised Collards
- Pairing: General Order No.99 (Fall 2022 Vintage)
Course 5:
- Banana Pudding Trifle, Chestnut Brittle
- Pairing: Farragut’s Farmhouse Ale
*Note: Menu subject to minor changes based on availability of ingredients.
Ticket Reservations:
Yardbird Members get 10% Discount on Tickets — check your email for a discount code!
- Tickets are $115 each, including tax and gratuity
- Seating will be assigned upon arrival – if you are coming with anyone, please let us know at checkout.
- Space is limited to 25 seats! If tickets are sold out, join the waitlist. We'll notify you if tickets become available, and/or provide you with early ticket access for the next beer dinner event.
Where is it happening?
Mare Island Brewing Co. – First Street Taphouse, 440 1st Street, Benicia, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 124.56
