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ANNIVERSARY SHOW: Belgian Golden Strong

9/25/2014

The #beersuggestioneers continue their anniversary show discussion with North Coast Brewing Company's Pranqster.

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Food Pairing Suggestions
1. Roasted vegetables (zucchini, yellow squash) tossed with black pepper and olive oil.
2. Jicama
3. Grilled pears
4. Grilled swordfish with lime butter.
5. Key lime Panna Cotta (Italian pudding).
6. Pork loin with raspberry sauce.

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Belgian Strong Dark

12/2/2013

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The pints&pairings beer suggestioneers dissect the flavor profiles of Chimay Blue and discover some fantastic food pairings.

These beers, sometimes called Quadrupels (yes that is spelled right), are perfect for desert but also pair well with dark fruits or chocolates. These are also great beers for your wine friends because there is very little bitterness (common among BIG Belgian beers) and many layers of complexity; from dark fruit to caramel or wood flavors from the casks to peppery spiciness from the yeast.

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Food Pairings:
1. Cheese: buttery or sharp.
2. Meat: grilled, smoked.
3. Dessert: dark fruits, chocolate.

18D. Belgian Dark Strong Ale

Other Examples: Westvleteren 12, Rochefort 10

Serving Temp: 50°- 55°

Glassware: Snifter, Tulip, Chalice, Goblet

Aroma: Rich malt sweetness reminiscent of caramel and toast with a mild to moderate yeast derived spiciness.

Appearance: Deep amber to brown with a frothy, light tan head.

Flavor: Malt sweetness (caramel) and dark fruit will dominate while the yeast spice and alcohol help balance the beer.

Mouthfeel: Full bodied beer. However, the high carbonation, the spiciness and the alcohol warmth help thin your perception the body.

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ANNIVERSARY SHOW: Belgian Golden Strong

Belgian Strong Dark

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