As a wanna-be foodie I not only enjoy cuisine but all aspects of food service – ambiance – music, lighting, texture and design, service, and of course the graphics. All these details enhance the overall experience of the cuisine. Creativity of a menu makes it more exciting especially if you learn something new! Unique pairings mentioned in a previous post help turn the guest experience a memory. This is true in restaurants or at home, so in the Thanksgiving spirit drink what the pilgrims drank on Thanksgiving: beer.
Here are some great recommendations from Tasting Table:
Turkey with gravy This classic American dish calls for a classic American ale like Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, which has a good malty weight and enough hoppiness to cut through the gravy’s richness.
Baked ham For this popular turkey alternative, Anchor Steam delivers smoky, malty and spicy notes that go well with fruity glazes.
Stuffing A slightly sweet, higher-alcohol Belgian dubbel, such as the spicy Grimbergen Dubbel, provides a lovely foil for stuffing’s salty, doughy pleasures.
Sweet potatoes To offset their sweetness, pour a light beer with a crisp hoppiness and a tough of acidity, like Czech Pilsner Urquell.
Pumpkin pie Instead of too-obvious pumpkin ale, try EKU 28, a fruity German Doppelbock packed with honey, apple, clove and cinnamon flavors.
Happy Thanksgiving!