Salty Pelican to Host Lefthand and Engine 15 Beer Dinner

By Marc Wisdom @JaxBeerGuy

The Salty Pelican is one of Fernandina Beaches newest and hottest restaurants. So, it is only fitting that they will be hosting a beer dinner with two of the hottest breweries around – Engine 15 and Lefthand. The dinner will include five beers from each brewery and delicious dishes paired with them. According to the restaurant’s posting on Facebook, there are only 44 seats for the event, so be sure to reserve your seats early. Tickets are $60 each and are all-inclusive.

Special Guests:
Chris Lennert, VP Operations, Left Hand
Luch Scremin, Owner/Head Brewmaster, Engine 15

Beer Dinner Menu

1st Course
Oysters “3 Ways” – Raw (Tomato Gelee), Broiled (Garlic Parmesan), Fried (Mustard Aioli)

Paired with:
Lefthand – Sawtooth
Engine 15- Doolittle Saison

2nd Course
Jumbo Lump Crab Salad with Summer Melon,Citrus Vinaigrette, Ginger Crisp (Crab, Lemon, Lime, Melon)

Paired with:
Lefthand – Good JuJu or Ambidexturous Imperial Good Juju
Engine 15 – Watermelon Blonde

3rd Course
Pan Seared Grouper with Spicy Shrimp Broth (Grouper, Shrimp, Clams, Tomatoes)

Paired with:
Lefthand – 400 Lb Monkey IPA
Engine 15 – Battle Axe IPA

4th Course
Braised Short Rib, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Onion Jam (Beef Short Rib, Potatoes, Red Wine, Onions, Garlic)

Paired with:
Lefthand – Stranger Pale Ale
Engine 15 – Rye of the Tiger

5th Course
Georgia Peach Crumble, Vanilla Ice Cream (Peaches, Cinnamon, Brown Sugar, Vanilla)

Paired with:
Lefthand – Nitro Milk Stout
Engine 15 – Weissguy 904

Salty Pelican is located at 12 N. Front St. in Fernandina Beach, Fla. Make reservations by calling the restaurant at: (904) 277-3811.