Tomato-chili panna cotta with basil oil, paired with Hanssens Oude Gueuze. Whoa – unexpectedly perfect pairing. The freshness of the tomatoes, creaminess of the panna cotta & spicy ending is an amazing match to the petrol sourness of the gueuze. The mint tops it off. I’m in love.
And very full. This has been one of the best beer pairing dinners I’ve been to. Full of exciting flavors & palate surprises that evoked many good feelings. Lovely. Good night & happy sensory adventures!
Category: Beer & Food
Farmhouse gnocchi with greens & whipped ricotta, paired with Abbaye de Saint Bon-Chien 2011 blend 2. Comforting & challenging at the same time. Like a weekend hike on the Appalachian Trail – beautiful yet leaves you a little out of breath.
Skillet corn omelet with Grafton Clothbound cheese, paired with Vapeur Cochonnette
Caramelized sweet corn with earthy cheddar – a perfect omelet. The tarragon on top melds beautifully with the beer, reminding me of the best salted licorice. All in all, a divine combination. Sitting at a sidewalk cafe on a cobbled street in a city where you can feel every century.
Chilled almond & yellow pepper soup, paired with De Dolle Special Extra Export Stout
Late summer in my Grandma’s garden, a peaceful place I haven’t thought about in years. And a place I would have loved to sip this stout in.
Zucchini Carpaccio with walnut & lemon zest, paired with the Fritz Briem 1809 Berliner Weisse = lovely! Summer on a plate with the 1908 providing a wonderful lemon tartness between bites. Brings me back to long summer nights in rocking chairs on the front porch of a lakeside lodge in the North Georgia Mountains.
American Banoffe Pie:
Absolutely scrumptious.
Sliced Duck Breast with sautéed Mustard Greens & Rhubarb Compote:
Pulled duck with root vegetable maple slaw:
Sautéed Asparagus & Mushrooms with Goat Cheese
A complimentary match with the Fritz Briem Grodziskie.
