Beer dinners
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...
View ArticleOld Dominion Lager + Chicken Fajitas
“If people were really honest with themselves, they’d realize that sometimes they’d just rather have a beer.” So goes the recent Sam Adams commercial. Too true. For example, when you break out the...
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Sam Adams Winter Lager + Steak
Not great steak, just top sirloin on sale at Publix. Wrapped in bacon at the suggestion of my daughter. And I tried to hit medium using a digital thermometer, but it ended up just a smidge below well...
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Hobgoblin + Steak
Yes, leftovers. I had another pairing last night I hope to post on, but I’m going to go with what’s fresh on my mind right now. Hobgoblin is an English brown ale. Newcastle is an English brown ale....
View ArticleCoffee Oatmeal Stout, Brooklyn Pilsner + Chicken, Feta, Sundried Tomato Pizza
Started out accidental. I was sipping on a coffee oatmeal stout homebrew when the pizza man cometh. Life’s crazy right now, so not much cooking. We went with an old favorite, chicken, feta, sundried...
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Sweetwater IPA + Chicken Masaman
Been overdosing on pasta and pizza lately, and I needed a change of pace. I had no plans and no idea what to do, so I started rifling through the pantry and fridge to see what my options were. Here...
View ArticleAvery Hog Heaven with Supreme Pizza
An odd pairing, you might think: barleywines are hugely complex beers, with powerful hops and massive malts. Supreme pizza is the kitchen sink pizza: it has a bit of everthing, olives, sausage meat,...
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Wedge Community Porter + Mini Cupcakes
Come a little closer. Wrap your mind around this one. Decadent mini cupcakes paired with robust English Porter. Remember cupcakes? Well, they’re out. Apparently, making mini cakes has become passé....
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Tarragon Chicken Salad + Southern Pecan Brown Ale
Lazy Magnolia Southern Pecan may be one of the most versatile beers to pair with food. I’ve tried it with a number of dishes with great success. One recent pairing inspired me to get all artistic and...
View ArticleGulden Draak + Eggplant Parmesan
The eggplant paremesan here is one of those frozen dealies that doesn’t taste anything like a frozen dealie. My wife loves eggplant parmesan and she is of the opinion that if you served this one in a...
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