This signature event will unite community leaders, local professionals, and bourbon enthusiasts for an evening of a minimum of 15 exceptional food tastings including vegetarian options, fine spirits, and fellowship - all in support of our Steel City Alphas scholarship fund where proceeds from the event will directly benefit local students pursuing higher education, continuing our fraternity's long-standing mission of academic excellence and uplifting the community.

As a guest, you will enjoy a curated barbecue experience paired with premium bourbons and spirits, live entertainment, and opportunities to connect with regional distillers who represent the best in craftsmanship and quality.

The Menu:

Smoked Sausage & Shrimp
Juicy, slow-smoked sausage paired with tender, perfectly seasoned shrimp — kissed with flame and layered with bold, savory spices. Each bite delivers a smoky depth balanced with a subtle coastal sweetness that lingers deliciously on the palate.

Coffee-Crusted Chopped Brisket Biscuit
Buttery, flaky biscuit stacked high with chopped brisket encrusted in a rich coffee-spice rub, slow-smoked until melt-in-your-mouth tender. The bold espresso notes deepen the brisket’s natural richness, creating a savory, slightly sweet bite that’s pure comfort with a gourmet edge.

Smokey Drumsticks
Fall-off-the-bone chicken drumsticks bathed in a house smoke blend, slow-cooked to juicy perfection. Finished with a caramelized glaze that locks in flavor, these drumsticks deliver a deep, wood-fired aroma and a crave-worthy savory finish.

Mini Smoked Pulled Pork & Mac and Cheese Cups
Bite-sized indulgence at its finest — smoky pulled pork layered over creamy, velvety mac and cheese, baked into perfectly portioned cups. The tender pork adds bold barbecue flavor to the rich, cheesy comfort beneath, creating a handheld masterpiece of sweet, smoky, and savory bliss.

Charred Corn with Lime, Tomato, Cotija & Garlic Aioli
Fire-charred corn bursting with natural sweetness, tossed with fresh tomato and bright lime, then topped with crumbled cotija cheese and a drizzle of creamy garlic aioli. Smoky, tangy, creamy, and fresh — every bite is a vibrant celebration of summer flavors.

Smoked Sweet Potato with Whipped Cinnamon Butter & Candied Nuts
Slow-smoked sweet potato, tender and caramelized, crowned with cloud-like whipped cinnamon butter that melts into every crevice. Finished with a sprinkle of crunchy candied nuts for the perfect sweet-smoky balance and irresistible texture.