The joy of freshly made sausages need not be missed just because one lacks a means of stuffing casings. Using a bit of panko to hold a bit of the meat’s fat and juices, like a casing would do, makes these brats come together in just a few minutes. The distinctness of freshly blended spices […]
This pairing is all about cutting; the high carbonation and acidity of the geuze cuts rich creaminess of the risotto like a hot knife through butter. The beer seems livelier and the risotto richer as a result. The earthy notes of the miso and celeriac help tease out some of the earthy notes of the […]
On the one hand, this recipe was born out sense of “because I can;” the pH of lambic is low enough to substitute for citrus juice in ceviche. On the other, it is all about exploring the breadth of flavors in the lambic; the fish is seasoned by the beer in addition to being “cooked” by […]
Like Spotted Cow, these dumplings are complexly subtle affair. A light brininess provides a back drop for the sweetness of scallops and carrot, all cut by a bit of ginger and pepper. Pairing these with a higher impact beer would just drown them out. Pairing a less eatery beer would cause the brininess to overwhelm […]
Simply by suggesting one of the flavors of a beer in the dish you pair it with can bring it to the forefront of your drinking experience. A mere sprinkling of raisins with the squash lets the esters from the yeast and malts have their moment to shine. Having this pairing followed by Fresh Ginger […]