Brews & Bites: Why Falling Sky's Food Shines as Bright as Its Beers

When you walk into Falling Sky Brewing, your first thought might be "Wow, that's a lot of taps!" After all, we're known across Eugene and beyond for our righteous roster of craft brews. But here's a little secret - the magic happening in the Falling Sky kitchen rivals the alchemy our brewers are working in the back. Yep, our food is ready for its moment in the spotlight!

Classics with a Creative Twist

At Falling Sky, we don't believe in the idea of "just pub food". Instead, our chefs put their own imaginative spin on the usual bar bite suspects. Take our Truffle Bacon Mac & Cheese - we amp up this comfort food favorite with a velvety cheese sauce infused with our malty Storm Walker Irish Red, then top it off with crispy bacon and a drizzle of decadent white truffle oil. Or how about our BBQ Mushroom Sandwich? A mix of criminis, shiitakes, portobellos and oyster mushrooms get a quick sear, a slather of tangy BBQ sauce, crispy fried onion strings, and a crown of crisp coleslaw on a toasted brioche bun. It's a satisfying, surprising veggie spin on a classic sammie.

Flavors Turned Up to Eleven

Even when we're keeping it classic, we crank the dial on flavor. Our fish & chips is the perfect example. Wild Pacific cod gets dunked in a batter starring - you guessed it - Storm Walker Irish Red, then fried to golden perfection. Served up with hand-cut fries, house tartar sauce, and a perfect serving of coleslaw, it's a dish that'll transport your taste buds straight to the coast. 

Burger buff? The Back Alley Burger is your jam. Six ounces of juicy beef gets the royal treatment with peppered bacon, pickled red onions, sharp cheddar, and a roasted garlic aioli. It's the kind of burger that requires two hands and a whole stack of napkins - just how we like 'em.

A Perfect Pair: Falling Sky's Food & Beer Besties  

What's the only thing better than a righteous brew or a plate of drool-worthy pub grub? Yep, you guessed it - sipping that pint and savoring that dish side-by-side for a next-level flavor experience! Our kitchen and brewery crews put their heads together to design delicious duos that'll make your taste buds sing. Peep a few of our favorite matchups:

Rain Gauge IPA + The Back Alley Burger

Need a one-way ticket to Flavor Town (not that Flavor Town)? Look no further than this hoppy heavy-hitter and our loaded signature burger. Rain Gauge explodes with tropical fruit and melon notes from the Strata, Bru-1, Comet and Citra hops, the perfect complement to the smoky bacon, tangy pickled red onions, and roasted garlic aioli piled high on our juicy beef patty.

Upside Brown Ale + BBQ Mushroom Sandwich 

You've heard of "you got peanut butter in my chocolate," but how about "you got Upside Brown in my 'shroom sammy?" Our toasty Northern English-meets-American Brown Ale throws down big malty, nutty, chocolaty vibes that get along famously with the hearty seared mushrooms and tangy BBQ sauce in this messy-but-worth-it handheld.

Hanzo Lager + Falling Sky's Poutine

For Hanzo, the real star is the rice in the mash, which makes this Japanese-style lager ultra-crisp and intensifies the hop profile. And you're gonna want that light body and palate-refreshing finish when you're getting down on a plate of our notoriously decadent poutine, loaded with hand-cut fries, mushroom gravy, and ooey-gooey cheese curds. Trust us, this is a combo you want in your life ASAP.

Craft Brews, Craveable Chews

When you get right down to it, we care about our food just as much as we care about our beer. And if you've tasted our beer, you know that's a whole helluva lot! We're always trying to capture that "Falling Sky feeling" in every dish and every pint - that intangible sense of creativity, community and just plain old "yum" that makes our spot a fave with Eugene locals.  

So swing by Falling Sky next time you're in the neighborhood, saddle up to the bar, and treat yourself to a little bit of Eugene's tastiest one-two punch. We'll save you a seat - LET IT POUR!!