Category: Food Pairing

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Cam Ireland
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Thanksgiving Beer

If you plan to pair wine with your Thanksgiving meal and you are struggling with Pinot or Riesling, why not consider an even more food friendly alternative – BEER! Here are a few suggested styles to compliment your bountiful holiday dinner. Bière de Garde This big meal does not need a huge filling beer. Bière de Garde is not too …Read more »

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Posted on August 22, 2013 by Cam Ireland
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When in Japan…

Ordered a Kirin Ichiban with my sushi tonight. The wasabi was extra hot and the cold lager cooled it right down. The light, slightly sweet, slightly malty beer balanced the spice and hit the spot. Ahhhh We shared a tempura shrimp Titanic roll wrapped with salmon with crab piled on top. The Spicy Tuna roll with cucumber, tuna and chili …Read more »

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Posted on August 18, 2013 by Cam Ireland
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Le Freak

Le Freak from Green Flash Brewing. A hybrid style combo of Belgian Trippel and American Imperial IPA. I love that the two styles keep identifiable characteristics. The yeast from the Trippel carries the clove nose and flavor as well as a distinctive candy sugar sweetness. A sometimes cloyingly sweet Trippel is balanced perfectly by the super hoppy aroma, flavor and …Read more »

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Posted on August 6, 2013 by Cam Ireland
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Pablanos & Hot Rods

Grilled up ground turkey stuffed Pablano chili and paired it with a Bear Republic Hot Rod Rye. Surprisingly refreshing. Cheers!

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Posted on July 30, 2013 by Cam Ireland
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Stony Brook Red

Just finished a perfect pairing-Stony Brook Red (tart) and creamy, buttery Parmesan chicken (rich). Cheers!

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Posted on January 13, 2013 by Cam Ireland
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Maytag Blue Cheese Crisps & Anchor Steam

Maytag blue cheese crisps and Anchor Steam… A perfect pairing! Salty big cheeseyness and sweet, malty, dry finishing amber Anchor Steam.

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Posted on January 2, 2013 by Cam Ireland
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SF Originals

SF originals: Cioppino, sourdough rolls and Anchor Steam. Happy New Year!

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Posted on December 27, 2012 by Cam Ireland
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Chocolate Mousse Cake & Guinness

At Bass Lake and just finished a perfect pairing of chocolate mousse cake and Guinness stout! Cheers!

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Posted on October 31, 2012 by Cam Ireland
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Tavern Samosas at Hopmonk Tavern

At Hopmonk Tavern in Sebastopol we paired their Tavern Samosas appetizer with Hopmonk Blonde Bock. The samosas are wontons filled with curried onions, black beans, roasted peppers, pumpkin seeds and sweet corn served with cilantro chutney. The creamy, malty Blonde Bock has a bigger kick than expected at 7% abv. The maltiness gives way to a nice German hop flavor …Read more »

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Posted on October 21, 2012 by Cam Ireland
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Pot Stickers and Singha

Pot Stickers dunked in spicy hot chili oil and Sriracha sauce. Singha Thai lager is the perfect fire extinguisher. Crisp, clean and ice cold. Singha is a Premiuim Lager by style and runs about 5% abv. It pours a bright, golden color with a white short lived head. The flavor is slightly malty almost fruity with noticeable hop flavor and …Read more »

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Handcrafted Beer Cap Neckwear

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Stone Brewing is located in Escondido, California and is known for hugely hoppy and high octane, malt-rich beers. Stone Brewing Co. was founded in 1996 in San Marcos, CA. The Double Bastard this cap sealed uses huge amounts of hops, but the type of hops used is not released. The necklace shown here was previously crimped on a bottle of Double Bastard Ale. The beer is orange-light brown in color and has a hoppy and malty nose. A mouth full of hop flavor and a rich malt and bitter/dry and finish. The hop types and IBU\'s are \"Classified\" according to Stone Brewing, but the alcohol is plentiful at 11% abv! This artisan piece was handmade using that recycled bottle cap. The cap was domed and filled with 2-row malted barley and caramel malt similar to that malt commonly used in similar beer styles. The malt is set in resin and helps add weight. This is a must have item for beer enthusiasts, craftbeer enthusiasts, Stone Brewing fans, IPA, DIPA fanatics, San Diego beer lovers or anybody that enjoys truly unique, handmade jewelry. Each piece is different as each cap has been treated differently through their travels to my beer fridge. Additionally, each cap reacts differently to the doming process. Cracks and chips may result naturally and add to the unique, unduplicated, rustic character of the finished product. The cap artwork represents the Stone gargoyle logo.
Stone-Double Arrogant Bastard
The beer cap shown here was previously crimped on a bottle of West Coast Double India Pale Ale (DIPA). The beer is orange-copper in color and has a hoppy and malty nose. A mouth full of hop flavor and a bitter/dry and finish. Clean and refreshing even though this beer weighs in at 95 IBUs and 8.1% abv!
Green Flash West Coast Double IPA
The necklace shown here was previously crimped on the bottle of Blue Moon Belgian White. Blue moon uses 2 row barley, white wheat and oats in their grain bill. They also use Valenica orange peel and coriander to give the beer the signature aroma and flavor profile of a traditional Belgian white. The specific gravity is 1.053, IBUs-9 and weighs in at a moderate 5.4% abv. The aroma is malty with a bit of orange. The flavor has a sweet start with a bit of spicy orange flavor and a nicely balanced finish from the hops. The addition of oats provide a smooth, creamy mouthfeel.
Blue Moon Front
This artisan piece was handmade using that recycled bottle cap. The cap was domed and filled with real 2-row malted barley and white wheat used this beer style. The barley and wheat is set with casting epoxy to hold the grain in place and add weight.
Blue Moon Back
Blue Moon beer cap from the side
Blue Moon Side View
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