UB’s Three Pillars Catering will join with Big Ditch Brewing Company for an evening of great food and craft beer featuring a five-course meal and beer pairings.

The Fall Beer Pairing Dinner will take place at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Jacobs Executive Development Center inside the Butler Mansion at 672 Delaware Ave., Buffalo.

Representatives from Big Ditch will talk about the beers and Three Pillars award-winning Chef Jessica Arends will discuss why the food pairs well with the beers during each course.

The cost is $60 per person for those age 21 and over.

For reservations, call 716-645-3496 by Oct. 26.

The Menu

Amuse

Yam and Duck Confit Pierogi with Cranberry Kumquat Gastrique

Paired with Big Ditch Autumn IPA

Salad

Ale Poached Pears with Shredded Kale, Pomegranate, Candied Pecans, and House-Made Ricotta

Paired with Big Ditch Low Bridge

Appetizer

Beer Brined Pork Belly with Butternut Squash Fritter, Stout and Fig Barbeque Sauce, and Fried Leeks

Paired with Big Ditch Fall Black

Intermezzo

Cinnamon Apple Amber Ale Granita

Entree

Excavator Braised Short Ribs with Sunchoke Yukon Gold Puree, Roasted Romanesco, Caramelized Wild Mushrooms, Caraway Cracker

Paired with Big Ditch Excavator

Dessert

Coffee Stout Crème Brulee, Bacon Beer Caramel Popcorn, and Chocolate Covered Beer Marshmallow

Paired with Big Ditch Make Me Wanna Stout