With beer, even chocolate is paired
At a recent beer tasting at the A Point Bookstore , Sarah Cucala He explained the harmony of pairing all kinds of foods with this undistilled magic potion and we broke the myths with each sip. No, the beer is not fattening . A 80-90% of it is water . Much less caloric intake than other spirits, with a similar equivalent to a glass of orange juice. Never be happy, if they serve you a beer in a frozen glass. They will be modifying its aroma, flavor and foam.
There are many different types: Pilsen lager, special, extra, bock, ale, abbey, wheat, black, non-alcoholic ... But we will focus on the light, abbey and foamy black with some gastronomic proposals with which to ally them.
Scallops with onions
LIGHT BEER: PILSEN LAGER AND SPECIAL LAGER
For spicy, fried and fatty dishes, it is ideal to marry it with a Pilsen Lager refreshing that will cleanse the flavors. That's why the lighter beers are perfect with appetizers like anchovies or with Mexican food . We will never say no to a Coronita with nachos and guacamole or with some burritos. And much less will we give up Japanese food with a Asahi, Kirin or Sapporo . Not even those beers at the bar next to some bravas, a tortilla skewer or some croquettes. Even the unaccompanied artichoke or healthy salads.
In addition, it provides a refreshing sensation in spicy dishes as it helps to relieve itching from chilli or chili . Also, it harmonizes wonderfully with oily fish and shellfish because it intensifies its flavor of the sea and cleanses the palate.
The lightest beers, perfect with appetizers and salads
EXTRA LAGER
Autumn products such as chestnuts or truffle blend exquisitely with the extra lager , of a precious amber tone. For example, a chestnut cream with truffle air would be spectacular with an extra. You can also savor it with cheese or meat. if you do style Robert De Niro in The Hunter ( Michael Cimino , 1978) with a very good Rolling Rock Extra Pale in hand, much better.
OF ABBEY
with a succulent Sirloin steak with pepper . Ideal with meats or cheeses for its bitter taste, for having more body than light ones and for its aromas of caramel, banana skin and apple. Without a doubt, the Abbey cheeses are the spectacular ally with the beer of the same name. The Trappist monks of Chimay They did not err when elaborating these two magnificent products.
Abbey beer with a succulent pepper sirloin
BLACK STOUT
Although it may seem grotesque and strange, the best option to pair a sweet tooth chocolate dessert is to do it with dark beer for its flavor of liquorice, coffee and nuts. Another good idea is to accompany it with cheeses or with a mythical cheesecake with strawberry or raspberry coulis. yes, with one Guinness.
Try it and you will see.
Black beer and cheese cake with raspberry coulis
beer fish