| Pairing beer with the fine cuisine has recently | | | | subtle fish or pork dishes, a nice Czech style |
| come to the attention of many eating | | | | pilsner, with crisp, hoppy notes will spice up the |
| establishments as they try to cater to the 90's | | | | palate between bites.The yeasty belgian beers |
| micro-brew crowd. No longer is wine considered | | | | can have a bread-like flavor, which work well with |
| the only drink fit for a succulent entree. You too | | | | fruit and cheese. |
| can bring this art form into your own home with | | | | Keep in mind that hops can often make a beer |
| a few simple tips.Much like wine, you must | | | | extremely bitter. Bitter flavors hit a very specific |
| consider the style of cuisine and the predominant | | | | part of the toungue and can linger in your |
| flavors in a dish. Here are a few examples to get | | | | throat.Knowing your beer before pairing it with |
| you started: | | | | any recipe is half of the fun. Purchase several |
| Deep savory flavors, such as a dry-rubbed | | | | varieties and try them all! Better yet, you could |
| steak, can be balanced by a sweeter beer, such | | | | brew your own beer exactly how you would like |
| as a German Dopple-bock or cream stout. For | | | | it... but that is for another article.Norman Adams |
| the opposite effect, some like a dry Irish stouts | | | | Lariviere, Brew Chef, has been creating gourmet |
| here as well, but I would recommend a porter to | | | | cuisine for over 12 years, incorporating over 25 |
| avoid strong bitter flavors.Barbeque chicken, | | | | batches of his home-brewed beers into every |
| especially tomato based sauces, can be | | | | recipe. He has recently launched a website Brew |
| complemented by Hefe-weizen (wheat beer) | | | | and Chew to share his recipes and pass on his |
| where the citrus flavors show through.For more | | | | home-brewing experiences. |