Not named after me.
This was a bit of a shot in the dark. But not too risky as I’ve found hoppy beers to be generally easier to pair than malty beers. I can’t explain why that is, but it just seems that malty beers are more likely to produce harsh flavors on your tongue when improperly paired. Exceptions to every rule and all that.
So the Double Bastard is an extreme version of an already intense beer, Stone Arrogant Bastard. Beer Advocate classifies them both as “American strong ales,” a sort of catch-all term for otherwise unclassifiable American-made high gravity brews. I can see that for AB, but the DB is essentially an American barleywine: a highly hopped, high gravity beer that’s a bit maltier than a double IPA. Very highly hopped. But then so is Great Divide Old Ruffian, also an intensely hoppy American barleywine. But as usual, I digress.
Again, I find myself enjoying a Lean Cuisine panini, this time the Southwest-style Chicken. No kidding, these are one of the better frozen items you can get. The boy was eating a hot dog, the girl was taking forever to clean her room, and the wife had class. So to survive, I turn to microwave options.
These blended nicely. Not one of the best of the best, but something I’d return to. Recommended.
Tags: Double Bastard, southwest chicken panini, Stone Brewing
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