One thing is for certain: it’s hard to pass up on an ice-cold beer — even in the dead of winter! When hectic schedules and frigid temps become too overwhelming, it can be the perfect reward after a long day. In fact, some of our favorite seasonal eats featured on this site taste all the better with a ‘cold one’ as a companion…
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Firemans #4 in a Can!
I’m on the hunt for these convenient cans from one of Real Ale’s best: Firemans #4! The Real Ale Brewing Company begins their new statewide rollout over the course of this month.
Duvel – Classic Belgian Strong Blonde Ale
Smooth, strong and fruity enough for this blond, the Belgian brewery of Duvel has been churning out their flagship blonde ale in an exacting fashion, since 1871. I happened upon it during this past holiday season, and I was an instant fan. No other beer I’ve come across tastes quite like it!
Your Not-So Holiday Wine List
Now how about some superb alternatives to vino on Christmas Day? You hear all about wine this time of year, but what other beverage can stack up to the rustic, hearty menus of Fall and Winter? Over the past few months we’ve been previewing a new ‘Beer of the Month’ here on Goodtaste.tv, which has led me personally to believe in all of the following as worthy, ‘tasteful’ placeholders to enjoy with your holiday smorgasbord…
Fireman’s # 4 Blonde Ale
They’ve finally made a believer out of me! For the past few years my beer drinking friends have tried to convince me that beer can pair with food just as well as wine.