Saison Ales (also called Farmhouse Ales) are a nearly forgotten style of ale that has seen a recent resurgence in popularity. A Belgian style ale, traditionally lower in alcohol content, these ales tend towards fruity flavors, but a dry and spicy flavors, instead of sweet. As part of the craft brew movement, you might not be able to find a Saison in your local grocery store. But work seeking out! An article in Beer Advocate compares several available on the market.
As we leave summer, we transition to heavier ales, fuller red wines, and heartier food. Saison Ales are a drink that remind of us summer and hotter days. Enjoy!
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Showing posts with label farmhouse ales. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
QUICK REVIEW
Massachusetts, Stillwater Artisanal Ales, Stateside Saison
+ // Crisp // Fruit, Hops // Fruit // Medium
Purchased at Brooklyn Larder the week of my Beer and Bachelor Chow.
A really neat label, courtesy www.stillwaterales.blogspot.com.
+ // Crisp // Fruit, Hops // Fruit // Medium
Purchased at Brooklyn Larder the week of my Beer and Bachelor Chow.
A really neat label, courtesy www.stillwaterales.blogspot.com.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Beer and Bachelor Chow
First stop: Brooklyn Larder for some beer. Their selection of beer is always diverse and interesting, especially considering their small space.
Looked gross but tasted great - like most bachelor food. Right guys?
Next stop: The grocery store for ingredients to make the most unhealthy dinner possible.
Baked Meat and Cheese
1/2 lb Ground Sirloin
1 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Chili Pepper
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 cloves of garlic, diced
1 small onion diced
1lb cream cheese
1 can Black Beans
1/4 lb crumbled Blue Cheese
In a sauté pan, heat the oil, then add the garlic and onion, and sauté until translucent. Add the ground beef and spices, then brown the meat. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Once cooked, layer the meat in the bottom of a 9x9 baking pan. Slice the cream cheese 1/4" thick slices, then layer over the beef. Layer the black beans over the cream cheese, then sprinkle the blue cheese evenly on top. Bake in the over for half an hour, until the cheese is melted. Serve with tortilla chips.
Eat this with a heavy beer: this is a pretty rich meal with some hearty flavors. The Farmhouse Ale from Stillwater Artisanal Ales that I selected went well, as it provided some fruity flavors to the savory and saltiness of the food.
This was a good warm-up for my other indulgence that week--wine with buffalo wings. Check back on Friday for details!
Looked gross but tasted great - like most bachelor food. Right guys?
Next stop: The grocery store for ingredients to make the most unhealthy dinner possible.
Baked Meat and Cheese
1/2 lb Ground Sirloin
1 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Chili Pepper
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 cloves of garlic, diced
1 small onion diced
1lb cream cheese
1 can Black Beans
1/4 lb crumbled Blue Cheese
In a sauté pan, heat the oil, then add the garlic and onion, and sauté until translucent. Add the ground beef and spices, then brown the meat. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Once cooked, layer the meat in the bottom of a 9x9 baking pan. Slice the cream cheese 1/4" thick slices, then layer over the beef. Layer the black beans over the cream cheese, then sprinkle the blue cheese evenly on top. Bake in the over for half an hour, until the cheese is melted. Serve with tortilla chips.
Eat this with a heavy beer: this is a pretty rich meal with some hearty flavors. The Farmhouse Ale from Stillwater Artisanal Ales that I selected went well, as it provided some fruity flavors to the savory and saltiness of the food.
This was a good warm-up for my other indulgence that week--wine with buffalo wings. Check back on Friday for details!
While the wife is away, the husband will play. Or at least eat and drink the junk he wouldn't when the wife is at home. Tina took a week away to visit her family, so I took the chance to whip up some bachelor food. Meaning, if it was healthy, I wasn't having it.
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