This series explores the beer pairing options available at the Wolf Creek Restaurant and Brewery. Every other month, I will be posting beer pairing suggestions for three different Wolf Creek menu items.
My tasting panel Dream Team includes Jason Hendrick, founder of Everybody's Hungry and my co-host on pints&pairings; and Lisa McKinnon, a staff writer for the Ventura County Star. Lisa and Jason are serious foodies and bring wonderful palates to the panel.
Feel free to comment on any of these pairing suggestions, especially if had another beer pairing in mind.
My tasting panel Dream Team includes Jason Hendrick, founder of Everybody's Hungry and my co-host on pints&pairings; and Lisa McKinnon, a staff writer for the Ventura County Star. Lisa and Jason are serious foodies and bring wonderful palates to the panel.
Feel free to comment on any of these pairing suggestions, especially if had another beer pairing in mind.
The Entree
creamy sun-dried tomato Chicken ravioli* with tomatoes, mushrooms & spinach in garlic-white wine sauce OR in a creamy sun-dried tomato pesto sauce with fresh basil& tomatoes.
*There are two sauce options for this entree. For this pairing we chose the creamy sun-dried tomato version.
*There are two sauce options for this entree. For this pairing we chose the creamy sun-dried tomato version.
Jason's favorite pairing for this dish is the Midnight Howl. Midnight Howl is a black IPA, with a crisp, citrus hop flavor, pronounced bitterness and subtle roasty notes. Jason really enjoyed the way this IPA's pronounced bitterness develops some nuttiness when mixed with the creamy sun-dried tomato sauce.
Lisa's favorite pairing for this dish is the Midnight Howl, as well. The roasty notes add a new layer to the entree and the hop notes help cleanse the palate after each bite.
My favorite beer pairing for this dish is the Autumn Amber. Autumn Amber has a subtle malt sweetness that is balanced by a crisp, refreshing hop presence.
Autumn Amber's malt notes resonate with the creamy sun-dried tomato pesto sauce. The crisp nature of the beer does a great job of cleansing the palate after each bite as well. This is a seasonal beer so don't delay, go try this pairing before it's too late.
Autumn Amber's malt notes resonate with the creamy sun-dried tomato pesto sauce. The crisp nature of the beer does a great job of cleansing the palate after each bite as well. This is a seasonal beer so don't delay, go try this pairing before it's too late.
Alternate Pairing Option
The Howlin' Hefeweizen is a perfectly acceptable alternative if you missed your chance to try the Autumn Amber pairing. This pairing revolves around, and resonates with the sweet notes found in the beer and the sundried tomato pesto sauce not to mention the mouthfeel of both.
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