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As a foodie and an admirer of both craft beer and fine wines, I often wonder what the perfect food pairing is. What follows is a monthly debate on just that. Once a month I’ll toss out a food for pairing suggestions from my fellow beer geeks and wine nerds. Some dishes will come with a convention that popular opinion dictates a specific pairing. Other posts will present a dish that is…
Read moreI love to travel, and I love good beer. On occasion Often, these two passions collide. On a recent work trip to Tampa that appeared to be completely drab with Tropical Storm Andrea quickly approaching (read no chance for toes in the sand), I by happenstance stumbled upon Cigar City Brewing. How I stumbled upon Cigar City Brewing After a day of flying and client meetings I popped off at a…
Read moreAs a foodie and an admirer of both craft beer and fine wines, I often wonder what the perfect food pairing is. What follows is a monthly debate on just that. Once a month I’ll toss out a food for pairing suggestions from my fellow beer geeks and wine snobs. Some dishes will come with a convention that popular opinion dictates a specific pairing. Other posts will present a dish that is…
Read moreAs a foodie and an admirer of both craft beer and fine wines, I often wonder what the perfect food pairing is. What follows is a monthly debate on just that. Once a month I’ll toss out a food for pairing suggestions from my fellow beer geeks and wine nerds. Some dishes will come with a convention that popular opinion dictates a specific pairing. Other posts will present a dish that is…
Read moreThis toast is to you, dear Bavarian, and your strong beer culture. Where beer drinking is not simply a past time, or a binge that college students partake in on weekends, or an act old men perform on riding lawn mowers wearing running shorts and worn-out V-neck t-shirts. No, dear Bavaria, you have proudly integrated beer drinking into your way of life, to the accolades of beer connoisseurs worldwide. Yes, my esteemed Bavaria,…
Read moreI couldn’t possibly venture to Bamberg, Germany without making a mention of its significant brewing tradition. In fact, a mention wouldn’t do Bamberg justice. This little city’s contribution to the beer world merits an entire post. Secretly, it was the main reason why I wanted to visit – to go on a self-guided Bamberg beer tour. UNESCO World Heritage Site aside, this town of 70,000 boasts 9 breweries brewing 50 unique beers. …
Read moreBy happenstance, we stumbled into Munich for Starkbierfest – Munich’s secret beer festival First, let me start by explaining what Starkbierfest is, besides some good ole German debauchery. Starkbierfest traces its roots back to 1627 when the kind hearted Paulener Monks were looking for a way to reprieve the citizens of Munich from the pangs of hunger felt during Lenten fasting. What better way to quench those pains than with a strong…
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