On Saturday evening, February 13, Brouwerij West will be pairing their Belgian style brews with Primal Alchemy Catering’s farm-to-table foods for what should be an outstanding way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your special someone.

Primal Alchemy Catering is owned and operated by Chef Paul Buchanan who specializes in preparing customized menus that are truly farm-to-table, using locally sourced and organic ingredients. Chef Paul has been doing this for more than 10 years and after looking at some of the menu options suggested on their website, this should be an amazing meal.

Of course, when it comes to beer dinners the food is only half the fun; you have to have good beer to go along with it. I know many of you have tried Brouwerij West’s brews from when they were contract brewing, but forget whatever you recall from before because even if some of the beers retained their names, like Mør Mør, My First Rodeo or Dog Ate My Homework, the beers are not really the same due to changes in the water, brewing equipment, ingredients and the love and attention that they are able to put into every batch now that they are brewing on their own system. I have had an opportunity to try several brews from the new brewhouse and they are delicious. I am really looking forward to trying more and this Valentine’s Dinner will be the perfect time.

In addition to the farm-to-table food and fermenter-to-glass beer there will be live entertainment provided by the French-Gypsy swing band Hedgehog Swing, so bring your dancing shoes. There will also be a “For Lover’s Only” photo booth available; of course, I will be there taking the PG rated photos.

Brouwerij West is located at 110 E. 22nd Street in San Pedro at the Port of Los Angeles. The dinner runs from 6:00 to 10:00 PM. This is a ticketed event and seating is limited. You can purchase tickets at hoppyvalentine.bpt.me. Tickets are $90 each for couples and $100 for individuals. You can get more information on the Primal Alchemy Facebook page. I hope to see you there. Cheers!