Oysters and Stout
Dec 27, 2010 Beer & Food, Celebration Worthy
Oysters and Stout for the holidays
Some folks have heard that oysters go well with stout. Others may have simply tried it already. Still others may say, “what are you talking about?”
Now I know what ‘they’ are talking about.
We were able to savor this rewarding combination Christmas Eve. It turned out to be a really nice mouthful. The lushness of the oysters is complemented very well by the mouth feel of a solid stout. To be specific, the stout was an oatmeal stout and the oysters were fresh on the half shell.
The key was that the beer was solid, no defects or off flavors nor anything but stout (no coffee, espresso, etc.) and the oysters were on the spot freshly shucked. Fresh + Fresh = Excellence.
What beer and food combination did you really delight in this holiday?
photo courtesy of Mike Sansone
Tags: fresh, lush, mouthfeel, oysters and stout
How Do You Quench Your Thirst?
Jul 13, 2010 Beer, Something To Think About
What quenches your thirst? And what specifically are you trying to quench?
In the beer world, quenching – for me – involves context as well as what’s in my glass. What to consider?
thirst quenching beer
Well, time of year and climate of locale for one. For example right now, in Southern Oregon, it’s hot and dry. Bring on a refreshing session beer (a range of them is great). As the evenings cool down, I’ll always welcome a full flavored stout or porter with some ice cream or other yummy complementary dessert. A crisp hoppy Pale or IPA with fresh citrus fruit in a tart – mmmm! also makes a swell choice.
Consider also availability of beer where you’re at. What’s fresh on tap at the spot you’re sitting or driving to or through. Fresh is always better (as long as it’s not green). Available beer could also be some home brewed beer as well if someone decides to offer to share.
And what about what’s new? Consider what’s new to the market as well as what’s new to you. What haven’t you tried – or had in a long time. What’s newer to the market, perhaps even an exclusive roll out or tasting event of a special beer.
Quenching involves your physical thirst as well as your metal thirst. What makes you satiated and happy – although I’d actually put happiness with satiation.
Have fun quenching this summer.
Tags: availability, beer and dessert, climate, fresh, porter, quenching your thirst, session beer, stout, time of year
