You & Me & Beer Makes Three
Last week I said I don’t have a favorite beer, but I have a few favorite styles. Like Belgian Wit, Brown Porter is another favorite. Although it’s usually called Porter, it’s full name distinguishes it from Robust and Baltic Porters, which are delicious in their own right. Many well-known American Porters actually fall into the Robust … Read more
People often ask about my favorite beer, and I’ve found I can’t answer that easily. It depends on the season, what I’m doing and what I’m eating. But there are several styles that I’m particularly fond. Belgian Wit is top-five. When I’m in the mood for a refreshing, easy drinking beer, I grab a Wit. … Read more
This post kicks off a new series exploring beer styles, suggest beers to taste and recommend food pairings for each. So lets begin at the beginning, American Pale Ale; the style that launched a revolution. American Pale Ale kicked the bar door down and offered drinkers something very different from fizzy yellow light lagers. Ask … Read more
When I was first thinking about pairing beer and food, I wasn’t sure if one was more important than the other. But after pondering it, I’m thinking food has the edge. It’s what brings us to the table. The table is a special place because it’s a social place. Eating alone for sustenance is boring. … Read more
