This time it was a homebrewed tripel.  A fine example of the style if I do say so myself.  Previously I’d tried two different IPAs with a big fail.  In contrast, I’ve had some success with pairing Belgian-style beers and Italian food.  I felt good about this one going in.

Bah!  This was a tiny bit better than the IPA pairings, but still not right.  I’m forelorn.

I guess my next attempt with something similar will be a malty Belgian.  Tripels are very light and spicy; maybe a little more raisin and plum from some dark candi sugar would bring this around.

Right now I’m just irked at three failed rounds with this one dish.  Criminy.