Contrary to advice from 18th century physicians, milk stout will not cure what ails you. Unless of course you are suffering from a lack of creamy deliciousness, then this is the ale meant for you! Milk stouts, also called sweet stouts or cream stouts, have a bit more alcohol, a fuller body and sweeter finish […]
Sometimes the world is perfect; a pairing based on complementary flavors highlights the differences so much, each side of the pairing is transformed into a new experience. You could serve this as a light dessert or a semi-decadent cheese course. After a light meal, this would make a show stopping dessert. Cedar Grove Monterey Jack […]
There is a bit of complement here with the lush texture of the fruits, as well as their sweetness, playing off the creaminess and sweetness of the beer. Yet, this pairing is all about the contrast of the tangy, crunchy pickles as well as the heat from the crushed red pepper flakes, making the beer […]
Pizza and beer are common partners for a reason. There are few things quite as satisfying as that first bite of pizza, and beer makes that first bite ever present; carbonation scrubs the grease away, the bitterness cuts the sweet mozzarella and tomato, and the malt cools any spiciness. Aroma: medium-low chipotle and roasted tomato, […]
The semi-sweet finish of the milk stout allows great flexibility when pairing with dessert; the sweetness of the beer needs to be equal to or greater than the dessert or else it will seem thin and lifeless. Matching the sweetness level here makes the beer seem drier than it actually is giving a completely different […]