The big, bold, boozy brother, Foreign Extra Stouts are like the Arnold Schwarzenegger to Irish Stout’s Danny DeVito. I don’t typically jive with high ABV beers and spicier food profiles—it’s often just doubling down on the burn. But!! There are exceptional exceptions and Foreign Extra Stouts can take the heat. What do I want to snack on while sipping Foreign Extra Stout? Zesty, fiery, crispy-crunchy things found in the chip aisle.
Read MoreAmerican Pale Ale Food Pairing
All hail the Pale Ale! The pioneering beer style that launched a thousand craft beer ships. These mildly toasty-caramel, boldly bitter beers make me long for hearty and meaty Mexican meals. Sooo…. What do I want to eat when sipping on American Pale Ales? Beef Birria and Chorizo & Potato Pambazos!!
Read MoreA Quick Bite & A Beer: American Wheat Beer
What do I want to sip and savor when the temperature is on the rise? American Wheats and the best shrimp in the south, New Orleans-style BBQ Shrimp.
Read MoreBrisket, Biscuits & Wee Heavy
These sweet, malty, caramel-roasty beers, with hints of almost tea-like floral pops and ABV warmth, give off BIG southern BBQ energy. Brisket, biscuits, bubbly cheesy mac skillets, and *all* of the comfy fixin’s.
Read MoreFlanders Red Ale & Food Pairing
The Burgundy of Belgium! A beer that sips like a wine. Tart, oaky, and fruity, Flanders Red Ale is a beer that screams for steak! This is probably the most “on brand” pairing I’ll ever make (I will chalk it up to that age old adage of ‘ain’t broke-don’t fix’). This red ale pairs so well with red meat.
Read MoreA Quick Bite & A Beer: English Porters
What do I want to drink after a hard day on the job? Well, a beer crafted for hard working folks would fit just right! Enter…English Porters! And…what do I want to nosh on while savoring said Porter…Swedish Meatballs!
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