Beer and The Holidays
Greetings,
Beer and The Holidays - Perfect Together!
The month of December has the most food and beer friendly holidays of any month in the year. Here in the North East the weather is perfect for the enjoyment of rich and robust brews. Hearty ales, porters and dunkelbock are all welcome warmers and fine complements to conversations that last through early twilight and last until after dinner.
Best of all, the confluence of fests that are celebrated by various religious and cultural groups that fall in December allow the pairing of beer and foods that, at first might not be thought of. The wealth of traditional festive foods presents a wonderful challenge to the person who cares what beer they drink with the food they enjoy. The flavors of a traditional British roast beef, the aromas of African ancestors, and the sharing of the celebration of lights all offer special opportunities to pair favorite beers and festive foods. And should the marriage not work out, you will have learned that in rare cases, some good friends just don’t mingle well.
Take the opportunity this season to try a pairing you would never have thought of out of the holiday context. And, if you would be so kind, share your findings with the rest of us.
Once again, do you know of, or own, a restaurant that features beer and food pairings on a regular basis? If so please let me know, or have them send me a menu, so that they can be included.
Thank you all for being loyal readers and your support.
Cheers!
Peter LaFrance
Please address all comments and critiques to peter.lafrance@beerbasics.com
