Flying Brick Cider – Food Pairing

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PAIRINGS WITH FLYING BRICK CIDER

Established in 2014, the Flying Brick Cider House is a dynamic, landmark culinary destination of the spectacular Bellarine Peninsula, Victoria. Featuring an onsite cidery which is continually crafting boutique batches in addition to the three signature Flying Brick offerings, Original, Pear and Draught.

The Flying Brick Cider House is all about fabulous food without the ‘fancy’. Flying Brick offers a contemporary and distinctively different menu designed to inspire, share and indulge. Local produce and community group partnerships are both key features.

Visitors to the Cider House will quickly discover the contemporary culinary genius of Nick Aylward, Head Chef at Flying Brick Cider Co. Nick’s stellar career has included 5 Star restaurants in Spain and the UK, contributing to his penchant for Mediterranean cuisine. Nick’s gastronomic history also includes iconic Veneto – the biggest Italian social club in the southern hemisphere.

Here are some of the best food and cider matches you’ll find anywhere in the world:

Nick Aylward

Slow Roast Pork Belly, Compressed Melon, Olive, Drysdale Goats Cheese & Mint

Perfect Cider Match: FLYING BRICK ORIGINAL CIDER

Light, vibrant and totally delicious, the Original Cider compares with biting into a freshly picked apple straight from the tree. Opulent golden straw in colour. Lovely vanilla notes shining through the bouquet. A playful creaming sodalike toffee upon the palate and loads of fresh apple sweetness. A match made in heaven with the succulent pork belly and flavour. components which cocoon this dish.

Prawn & Chorizo Brochette, Chickpeas, Capsicum, Preserved Lemon & Chermoula

Perfect Cider Match: IN-HOUSE CRAFT BATCH ‘PACHINGA’ PEAR, CHILLI, LIME & GINGER.

Co-fermented with ginger, lime and chilli and back sweetened with fresh pear juice. Elegant, delicate and refreshing, this craft cider is full of lovely surprises – exotic ginger, a level of zest and freshness from the lime and a feisty chilli kick on the back palate. A total crowd pleaser, the cheeky ‘Pachinga’ is a batch which keeps popping its head up for replication time and time again in the cidery. The myriad flavours and delicate texture make for a perfect pairing with the contrasting delicacy of prawn, spicy chorizo and plate cohorts.

White Chocolate & Lemon Mousse, Blueberries, Lemon Curd & Meringue

Perfect Cider Match: FLYING BRICK PEAR CIDER

Champagne-like in formation and texture, this Pear Cider often takes palates by surprise with its restraint and grace. Crafted from 100% Packham Pears, delight in the subtle, succulent pear notes across both nose and palate – unashamedly denoting the cider’s origins.

Tasting Plate – Cured Meats, Charred Vegetables, Aged Cheddar, Dip & Relish, HouseMade Breads

Perfect Cider Match: FLYING BRICK DRAUGHT CIDER

Big bold red apple flavours abound here. The toasty colour and warm honey components make an alluring combination with the balance of fruit acid and tannins. Rich, moussey and textural. Enjoy!

FLYING BRICK CIDER CO.

1251 Bellarine Highway Wallington VIC 3222 www.flyingbrickciderco.com.au

EST 2010