Bell’s is a new entry to the Alabama market. Their Amber Ale is probably one of the best examples of the style (84th percentile and B+ on the two big rating sites).
Today being a colder day, I decided to go with a beef chuck pot roast, with potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions, and using some of [...]
I sincerely hope this doesn’t somehow come across as a knock against Highland Gaelic Ale — which is a fine beer — but it goes perfectly with this subpar Chinese takeout. Really, the Gaelic is a very good amber ale. Primo. It just happens to pair remarkably well with a less-than-mediocre food dish.
The food came [...]
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At a somewhat quieter than usual Beer 101 tonight, I had the chance to talk with the chef and tweak the pairings as I went along. I was quite pleased with the results….
Seafood Gumbo with Olde Towne Amber
If you haven’t had gumbo, you haven’t lived. Get some now! This pairing just confirmed my already solidly [...]
As Beer Meister (aka “The Pairings Guy”) I have had the pleasure of attending many beer dinners over the last couple of years. I know some of you have not yet experienced the variety of pleasures – and occasionally pains! – each one brings to the taste table, so here is a short write-up [...]
So I’ve fallen behind on reporting on all the food and beer combos I’ve been enjoying the past few days. Time for a little multi-pairing posting action. I have recently enjoyed…
North Coast Old Stock + dark chocolate. More of that 72% stuff from Whole Foods. I wasn’t at all sure of this one before trying [...]
This is what it’s all about. Doug and I hit the Clyde last night to enjoy some world class food and beer along with the musical stylings of the Will Cash Quartet.
I of course started things off with a delicious Good People IPA:
Foodwise I was in the mood for something relatively light, so I sprung [...]