Five Finds on Friday: Nate Olewine
by Charlottesville29
Today’s Five Finds on Friday come from Nate Olewine, Lead Brewer of Devils Backbone Brewing Company, which is set to release a new collection of collaboration beers with five breweries, called the Adventure Pack Collaboration Sampler. Next Thursday at 6 pm, Kardinal Hall is celebrating the release of the impressive collection. Details on the sampler and the celebration are here. Olewine’s picks:
1) The Hotness at Citizen Burger Bar. “I eat hot peppers with everything. Sometimes I just eat them by themselves. This burger hits my scoville bill with the toppings: jalapeno jack, sriracha mayo, and fresh jalapenos.”
2) Deep Fried Oreos at Jack Brown’s Beer and Burger Joint. “I come for the beer selection and I stay for the deep fried oreos (and of course, the burgers). The dessert pairs really well with our Schwartz beer, a German style black lager. I also like the eclectic decor which is rich with beer history.”
3) Otoro at Now & Zen. “I visited Japan last year and discovered a new found love for fatty tuna. As soon as we came home to Virginia, we headed to Now & Zen to satisfy my craving. Can’t go wrong with the octopus nigiri either. “
4) Duck & Oyster Gumbo at Rapture. “My first visit to Rapture was with my wife for the Pig & Whiskey dinner. We had an amazing night and the staff did a great job with the pairings. We’ve been back for the Duck & Oyster Gumbo. Cajun food is what got me into cooking at home, so I always seek out Big Easy inspired dishes.”
5) Pretzel with Obatzda Cheese at Kardinal Hall. “The first time I had Obatzda cheese was in Freising in Bavaria. It’s a great accompaniment for the pretzels. German beers have always been part of the inspiration behind what we brew at Devils Backbone, so I’m always seeking them out. Kardinal Hall has the best German beer selection in town. Prost!”