Jester King 2016 Funk n' Sour Fest Pairings

October 17, 2016



Below are the pairings for this year’s Funk n’ Sour Fest! We’re really excited about the incredible collection of restaurants, breweries, wineries, cideries, and mixologists we’ve brought together for this one of a kind event. Tickets are still available and can be purchased HERE.


Antonelli’s Cheese Shop with Midnight Cowboy

Pairing One — Cana de Oveja and Havarti paired with Jester King Provenance — Lemon & Lime Cocktail

Pairing Two — Caveman Blue and Pantaleo paired with Jester King Gotlandsdricka Cocktail


Bullfight with 5 Stones Artisan Brewery

Pairing One — Smoked Longaniza, “Fracking Blackstrap” Mustard paired with Patience in Oak Fracking Blackstrap

Pairing Two — Salad of Wheat & Roasted Fall Vegetables “Rain on the Scarecrow” Dressing paired with Rain on the Scarecrow


The Brewer’s Table with Cruz de Comal Wines

Pairing One — Venison & beer-grain kibbeh nayeh (Hill Country Axis venison tartar with beer-grain and spiced beef fat served on sourdough made with Cruz de Comal Culture) paired with Cohete Rojo

Pairing Two — Fall Squash kibbehr (Fire-roasted fall squash & beer-grain fritter with pine nuts and sultanas served on sour dough made with Cruz de Comal culture) paired with Cohete Rojo


Bufalina with Blue Owl Brewing

Pairing OneTBD

Pairing TwoTBD


Dai Due with Lewis Wines

Pairing One — Whey-Fermented Venison Liver Sausage paired with Lost Draw Mourvedre

Pairing Two — Sourdough Baguette with Fermented Apple-Habanero Whipped Lard paired with 2015 Mourvedre Parr Rose


Emmer & Rye with Firestone Walker Barrelworks

Pairing One — Johnny Cakes with a Thai Eggplant Caponata paired with Lil’ Opal

Pairing Two — Fermented Blue Barley, Okra and Lamb porridge paired with Agrestic


The Hollow with Jester King Brewery

Pairing OneTBD

Pairing TwoTBD


The Mercantile with Argus Cidery

Pairing One — Spiced lamb meatball with piquillo peppers paired with Vino Pearde

Pairing Two — Chicken liver mousse with peach gastrique paired with Peach Wine


Noble Sandwich Co. with The Collective Brewing Project

Pairing One — Butter poached catfish with buttered potatoes and dill paired with Wood Folk

Pairing Two — Braised pork belly with a mango bourbon compote and black pepper crumble paired with Mango Petit Golden Sour


Salt & Time with Texas Keeper Cider

Pairing One — Grilled Flatbread with Smoked Olive Tapenade, jujube date jam and raclette cheese paired with Grafter Rose

Pairing Two — Flat Iron Steak skewer with Lemongrass and Tomato Jam paired with Saisonniers


The Salty Sow with Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales

Pairing One — Chicken apple bratwurst, beer mustard (Live Oak Oaktoberfest), ruby sauerkraut, apple crisp paired with Cucurbitophobia

Pairing Two — Red kuri squash mousse, ginger snap, cacao marshmallow paired with La Parcela


Stiles Switch BBQ with Prairie Artisan Ales

Pairing One — Table chopped brisket sliders with Bill Dumas’s “popeye” barbecue sauce paired with Prairie Bomb!

Pairing Two — Pulled pork tacos with my pico de gallo cole slaw paired with Prairie Ace


Texas French Bread with Live Oak Brewing Co.

Pairing One — Roasted pepper relish and chevre crostini paired with Grodziskie

Pairing Two — Coronation chicken paired with Lichtenhainer