The Weekapaug Inn in Westerly hosted an outdoor Brewmaster’s Dinner highlighting von Trapp beer on July 15, along with the distributor team from McLaughlin & Moran, Inc. Sam von Trapp, Owner of von Trapp Brewing in Stowe, Vermont, was the evening’s special guest. The son of Johannes von Trapp, the youngest son in the Trapp Family Singers, Sam discussed the history of his famous family who inspired the classic film “The Sound of Music,” as well as the history and method of Austrian brewing techniques for the namesake beer line. Guests enjoyed offerings including von Trapp Helles Golden Lager, Bohemian Pilsner, Vienna Style Lager, Dunkel Dark Lager and Kölsch Style Ale, each paired with the creative, German-inspired dishes for each course.
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- A pairing dinner highlighting von Trapp beer was enjoyed outside at the Weekapaug Inn in Westerly on July 15.
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- The von Trapp beer dinner lineup included von Trapp Helles Golden Lager, Bohemian Pilsner, Vienna Style Lager, Dunkel Dark Lager and Kölsch Style Ale.
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- Jonathan Feiler, Wine Director, Ocean House Management.
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- Sitting: Katrina Momenee; Becky von Trapp; Sam von Trapp; Bill Middleton, Owner, Jealous Monk; Derek Pieniadz, Formerly of 84 Tavern and Malted Barley; and Dave Plummer, Craft Portfolio Manager, McLaughlin & Moran, Inc. Standing: Kevin Momenee, General Manager, Matunuck Oyster Bar; John Croteau, RI & MA Sales Representative, von Trapp Brewing; Mike Corso, General Manager, Jealous Monk; Brian Hien, Sales Representative, McLaughlin & Moran, Inc.; and Ryan Plummer.
Photos by Laura Widness.
