Burwood is said to be the home to delicious and amazing food. Whether you are looking for continental flavors or want to taste the delightful traditional food, Burwood is a city where you will get it all. Tourists from all parts of countries have appreciated the tastes and flavors of different food restaurants in Burwood. Irrespective of their local flavorings and taste, they have been overwhelmed by the extravagant essence of Burwood food. Some of the amazing restaurants in Burwood include;

1. Legend Hotpot Buffet: As the name suggests, the Legend Hotspot Buffet is arguably the most amazing restaurants in Burwood. It is best known for the wide-ranging buffet with delicious dishes like Sichuan chicken and fruit pudding. The best part about this: the food will be cooked at your very own table in front of you. Locals and tourists adore its unique flavors of Asian delicacies that you may not find elsewhere. Choosing from a diverse menu, people generally start off with soup that ranges a wide variety including the special Pickled Vegetable Broth. The main course is filled with seafood like prawns and fishes. The environment is very appealing with bright and shining lights and comfortable seats around.
2. Base and Bowl: Whosoever wishes to taste the delightful soul touching essence of Burwood should head to Base and Bowl immediately. Situated amidst the busy roads of Burwood, surrounded by bright red walls, the restaurant is best suited for a casual dining outing. The diverse options of the restaurant includes freshly made Italian cuisines that taste heavenly. The garlic prawns are the most admired dish by the locals specially when mixed with the delightful napolitana sauce.
3. Cafe D’or Lebanese & Mediterranean: Cafe D’or Lebanese & Mediterranean is mainly known for its wide ranging Lebanon tastes in cuisines that delight the customers like never before. No matter which dish you try, every dish is assured to be freshly made from the scratch. Customers love the environment there with light music, dance, and ambience. Tourists are suggested to taste the samki h’ara, a grilled fillet that has been filled with tasty chilly garlic sauce topped off with almonds and nuts.
4. The Rusty Rabbit: Whether you are going for a casual outing with you friends or have to attend an office meeting with your colleagues, The Rusty Rabbit is an ideal place for you. Situated in the heart of Burwood, locals love to have the best brunching experience. If one is extremely hungry, they should go for a double stacked cronut that has been dipped in the chocolate topped up with fresh fruits.
5. Sidnees Cafe: Destroyed by fire, the Sidnees Café has been reopened lately with the same flavors and aroma. Offering a shisha bar and dining area, the Sidnees Café is an ideal place for two. People can sit there for hours smoking their favorite flavored shisha pipe. People prefer starting off with a grilled lamb or a grilled octopus that has been garnished with herbs and lemon and herbs. Dive into the main course with delightful African chicken, fresh prawns, and smoked salmons. End your amazing dinner with the heavenly dessert of marshmallow sandwich that are presented with raspberry coulis.

 

I am passionate about three things in this world: photography, travel and beer. Fortunately for me, these three things go together like peanut butter and jelly on bread.

Brewery tours can be one of the most interesting places to photograph – providing a unique range of subjects from the large, industrial equipment down to the smallest of fascinating details in the brewing process- and always offering you a great opportunity to sample the wares at the end.

Think big

When you think of travel and beer, thoughts naturally go to the famous big breweries around the world: Heineken in Amsterdam; Coors Brewery in Boulder, Colorado; or Carlsburg Beer in Denmark to name a few. And while each of these tours offers a look into the history of the company, and an overview of the brewing process, they are limited in their access to the true manufacturing environment – and may not be the most camera friendly places either.

Look for local

A better option for photography is to look for the local gems in your area. I am fortunate enough to live near the oldest American owned brewery – the D.G. Yuengling Brewery in Pottsville, Pa. Their tour not only offers access to the original brewery, down to the tunnels that had to be sealed during Prohibition times, but it also gives an up close tour of the current brewing line – and a sampling of some pretty tasty ales. All making for some great images.

Go for the Crafts

But it is really the rise in popularity in craft beers, which gave rise to the launch of microbreweries around the world, that provides us with the best opportunities to tour, sample and photograph all that is fascinating about beer.

In the US alone, craft brewers grew from only 8 in 1980 to over 6,000 in 2018 according to the Brewers Association. Which means you don’t need to look far to find a unique place to sip and photograph truly unique craft beer.

Find the craft brewery tours

Craft beer microbreweries are becoming so pervasive we tend not to think of them as tour destinations anymore, but merely as a place to meet our friends for a pint after work. Oh sure, you may have a favorite one in your own backyard that you occasionally will remember to take a camera to, but do you ever think to make it a destination? Most microbreweries will offer behind the scenes tours just like the big guys do – but these usually give you a more personal interaction with the brewing process.

Add a quick search as part of your vacation planning to see if you can find breweries that are worth a short drive or weekend get away the next time you travel. Whether it is around your state or around the world, chances are good you can find a craft brewery worthwhile including in your next trip itinerary.

Unique places worth a trip

Some breweries are worthy a trip just for their own sake. Did you know that Svalbard Bryggeri is the northern most location where beer is brewed located 650 miles south of the North Pole? Or that Trappist Monks have been brewing beer in their Sint-Sixtusabdji Monestary in Belgium for centuries? Or try the Weihenstaphan Brewery just outside of Munich, Germany to see the oldest brewery in the world. And look no further than the Church Brew Works in Pittsburg, PA to enjoy a cold one in a truly heavenly setting. The point is, there are as many interesting places to visit breweries, as there are interesting beers to try.

Take the shot

Once you find a great brewery to visit – take advantage of the entire range of photography subjects available to you. And while it is always interesting to focus on the eye catching objects when touring a brewery large or small – the process, the equipment, the finished products rolling off the manufacturing line – try to train your eye to see the small details as well. Look for textures in raw ingredients, or the play of light off small control valves. All are rich in photographic potential and unique to the venue you are in.

And don’t forget the food

I really should add a fourth category in my passions bucket list – and that would be food. Beer and food are kindred souls – which is why so many brewery tours end in tasting rooms that also offer a wide selection of beer themed, beer based, or beer compatible nibbles to eat and photograph while sipping a lager and thumbing through the great images you just took.

So the next time you are planning a trip around the corner or around the world, don’t forget to seek out and visit some of the fascinating craft breweries in the area. You are sure to see some great sights – and try some great beers! And don’t forget your camera – great shots are also there for the taking.

All images copyright Karen Foley via Dreamstime Stock Photography.

Karen Foley is a freelance photographer with a passion for her craft – and for craft beers! See more of her work at karenfoleyphotography.com.

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Everyone knows how obsessed millennials are with eating. We get offended if we are given sub-par food at a restaurant and go berserk slamming the restaurant with bad reviews all around the internet. Rightly so, why should anyone be ripped off for food that does not even taste good. But it is not just food, it is much more than just the taste of food that makes a restaurant a good one. Here are some factors that you should consider to pick the best restaurant to dine in.

The Ambience

Not many people think about the ambience of a restaurant when the food tastes great. However, they should. The ambience forms one of the most important part for customers as it does for the owners, especially when it comes to fine dining. Ambience takes into consideration not just the interior atmosphere of the restaurant but also the location. If a restaurant is located on a food street, it will definitely have a better ambience than a restaurant located in a remote location.

Hygiene

Hygiene, of course is the top priority of any customer at a restaurant. However, where it is a complex feature on how to decide which restaurant is actually clean, the fact of the matter is that nobody would want to dine in a restaurant that is known for having the worst food hygiene rating. This rating will form the basis for what you regard a hygienic restaurant and give you insight into the hygiene practices of a restaurant.

Affordability

Everybody wants great food when they go to dine in, that is a given. However, nobody wants great food at exorbitantly high prices that are not even justified in the quantity of the food. Which is why people might look for the most affordable restaurants in any place. This means that these very restaurants are the most popular ones in an area. For instance, an affordable restaurant in Dockland will have a much better profile according to customers rather than a high-end expensive one.

Customer Service

The customer service is absolutely the make or break for any restaurant anywhere in the world. It is actually not the food in a restaurant that retains the customer. It is the customer service that does. This is why restaurants pay so much attention to their delivery times. The waiters are strictly taught to give the customer waiting times as little as possible and serve the customers as fast as possible. But customer service is not all about just how fast your food gets delivered but also about how professional your staff is. Therefore, conflict management and talking etiquettes are instilled in the staff of any restaurant.

Reviews

The only reason that people go out and give bad reviews for a restaurant over the internet is because these people understand how much reviews mean for the business of a restaurant. When somebody is about to try a restaurant for the first time ever, they look up reviews of that restaurant. If the reviews are not good, the customers will decide to go to a different restaurant – there really is no lack of competition for so many restaurants – and the business goes to that restaurant.

If they like that one restaurant, they will go to the web and give it exceptional review and might even mention how they did not visit the first priority of their restaurant because it had bad reviews. Hence, contributing to an even worse reputation for the first restaurant. It is therefore essential for any restaurant to make sure that their reviews are not bad.

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One of the best parts about traveling is going to restaurants you can’t find anywhere else, although sometimes you just want a good burger. Why not spring for both? When you’re in Waco, Texas, the burger is absolute royalty, and the following four restaurants will have your inner hungry cowboy whistling a happy tune all while washing down the meal with a good craft beer.

Twisted Root Burger Co.

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This restaurant is the king of all Texas burger joints. Created by Jason Boso and Quincy Hart, the first location opened in Dallas in 2009. It was featured on “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives” with Guy Fieri and has since grown to 19 locations across Texas, including Waco. It features build-your-own burgers with exotic meats and toppings and house favorites such as The Spicy Goat, The Kevin Bacon, Vegabond, and In the Buff.

George’s Restaurant and Bar

A long-standing tradition in Waco, George’s started out as Harry B’s in 1930 and has changed hands many times since. But the one item that has remained the same is the quality and the variety of the foods served at this establishment. The menu is vast, spanning much more than American food. However, as far as burgers go, The Crybaby, The Black and Bleu, and The George seem to be house favorites. Go ahead and pair one with a Pride of the House cocktail for a fancy finish.

Cricket’s Draft House and Grill

Cricket’s holds the top spot for its unusual burgers and toned-down atmosphere. Unlike the places with fancier locations, this joint feels like a place you can really relax, watch a game with your friends, and play a round of pool in, even if you want a little something extra to your food — which is where the burgers begin.

The Brisket Burger, The Habanero Burger, and the Peanut Butter and Bacon Burger are the favorites on the menu, although others do seem to be added here and there, such as the Pimento Burger, which has been featured on the company’s Instagram account.

Bubba’s 33

This burger joint is the classic, all-American place on this list. Bubba’s 33 is a restaurant where all members of the family can dine or a group of friends can hang out in the bar and watch the game.

Created by the founder of Texas Roadhouse, Kent Taylor, this place bursts with American pride, going so far as to include the year Prohibition ended in the name of the restaurant. The menu has much more than sandwich-style fare, but the burgers take pride of place here. Bubba’s Bacon Burger, Aloha Burger, and Sunshine Burger are a few of the mouth-watering offerings available.

Bringing on the Bacon

Whether it’s a classic American-style burger you’re craving, or a fancy burger you’ll take a picture of and post to your Instagram account to show your friends, Waco has enough places for you to fill up before you mosey on back to your hotel for a well-earned snooze.

As a flavored spirit, the gin is distilled with botanicals, mostly juniper, coriander seeds and citrus peel. If you keep the stopper, your gin will last, but if you leave a pourer in the bottle, then consider it “angel’s share”. Due to evaporation some of the liquid will disappear.

The popularity of gin is growing fast lately, even though it has been a standard in bars starting from the 18^th century. It is an extremely interesting liquor to explore. The botanicals give it unique attributes that distinct gin from other liquors, but also one brand can have totally different flavor from another.

Most famous gin-based Cocktails

Here are some of the essential gin cocktails, some more popular than the others, but equally good. The fun thing about gin is that it comes as a natural option for easy drinks with fascinating flavors. As the following drinks will show, gin is best mixed with one or two flavors. The range of strength and flavors is covered for whatever you are looking for.

Classic Gin Martini

Let’s start with the fact that a real Martini requires gin. The simplicity of the structure is what gives the Martini’s glory. So, if you want to make the Classic Gin Martini, you don’t need much. Gin and dry vermouth, mixed in proportions as you prefer, stirred not shaken. The recipe is very simple and the best part is that you can feel free to customize it as you enjoy it the best. Serve it at its coldest.

· 60ml dry gin (optional)

· Dry vermouth (to taste)

Put ice in a mixing glass. Add vermouth, just have in mind that the more vermouth you will pour, more herbal the cocktail will be. Stir for a few seconds and add the gin. Stir thoroughly and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon or orange curl, olives or pickled onions, the choice is all yours.

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French 75

If you want to live up the party or simply to keep it going, all you need is French 75. Not the gun, of course. It is a classic festive cocktail, a bubbly and elegant combination made of gin, lemon juice and Champagne (instead of club soda), probably named after 75mms field gun from World War I. Refreshing and herbal and very easy to prepare.

· 40 ml dry gin

· 25 ml fresh lemon juice

· 15 ml sugar syrup

· Champagne

Put the gin, lemon juice and sugar syrup in a shaker filled with ice. Shake it well and then strain in a Champagne flute. Add chilled Champagne, stir gently and garnish with a long lemon peel and a cocktail cherry. And you got yourself a drink to celebrate!

Negroni

This mix was created in Florence, Italy in the 1920s. It is believed that it takes 3 Negronis (not in a row, though) to realize that you like this cocktail. Its structure is filled with bitter-sweet flavors and herbal notes, truly refreshing. It’s composed of gin, Campari and vermouth.

· 25 ml gin

· 25 ml Campari

· 25 ml sweet vermouth

Put ice in a mixing glass. Add the gin, Campari and vermouth and stir to combine them well. Then stir in a chilled rock glass. Twist orange over the drink and garnish with it.

Gimlet

Its origins are unknown, but it is believed that this drink was created for sailors to fight scurvy. A sweet and sour combination made of gin and lime cordial. Gimlet is a simple and refreshing cocktail, very easy to make.

· 60 ml gin

· 25 ml lime juice

· 10 ml sugar syrup

Combine gin, lime juice and sugar syrup in a shaker. Shake it well, but gently. Strain into a chilled glass and garnish with lime wedge. It is meant to be enjoyed slowly, by sipping it in order to feel the beauty of its simplicity.

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Sloe Gin Fizz

Sloe gin is liquor made with gin and sloe (blackthorn) and sugar. Sloe gin fizz is the most complexed drink out of these 5. But still, it is easy to make. Only you will need to shake it really well. It is known as a perfect combination for Champagne and a bubbly relative of Tom Collins (if you are a fan).

· 50 ml sloe gin

· 20 ml fresh lemon juice

· 15 ml sugar syrup

· 20 ml egg white

· Champagne

Add the sloe gin, lemon juice, sugar syrup and egg white in a shaker and dry-shake it, meaning no ice, for about 10 seconds. Add ice cubes and shake it well. Then double-strain into a glass filled with ice and top up with Champagne. Gently stir. Decorate with a rosemary sprig above or garnish with mint and blueberries.

It’s all about Gin!

Whether you are a gin lover or not, this 5 cocktails will definitely reach your senses. So, you like gin, just maybe you don’t know it yet.

Selecting a beer is serious business, and there’s nothing worse than going to a new place just to be frustrated by their lack of selection. Although Waco is host to several top breweries in Texas, it can be overwhelming trying to find the best, so we’ve compiled a list of our favorite breweries in the area that never disappoint.

1. Bare Arms Brewing

Founded by mechanical engineers who also love craft beer, Bare Arms Brewing was Waco’s first brewpub. They have several flagship beers ranging from the Lux, a “light-bodied American style lager brewed with rye for a unique, sweet, crisp finish,” to the Java Joule, a “rich, complex chocolate coffee stout with local coffee that is loaded with flavor.”  They also offer trivia nights and board game nights, and their event room can be rented out for birthday parties that includes a complimentary pint of your choice.

2. Brotherwell Brewing

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Home to the famous Percy Porter, a dark beer with chocolate and coffee highlights, Brotherwell’s goal is to find that perfect beer for everyone. They understand that tastes vary, and they’re committed to creating inviting brews that satisfy even hesitant beer drinkers. Their next endeavor is to build an on-site taproom that serves beer to the public, but until that happens, you can find their brews at bars and restaurants in the greater Waco area or you can take one of their tours.

Brewing Tours are free and begin every Saturday at noon. Beer is available to buy during the tours while food trucks wait outside to provide lunch, and visitors are welcome to bring their own chairs, tents, and tables to add to Brotherwell’s “backyard tailgate atmosphere.”

3. The Dancing Bear Pub

If you’re looking for a family friendly place with a great list of beers, look no further than The Dancing Beer Pub. Since they have sixteen craft ale or lager drafts that change daily, you’re always in for a new treat every time you visit. They serve lunch and dinner — courtesy of koKo Ramen — and even have outdoor seating. The brewery is conveniently located, and visitors can easily walk to it by staying at a nearby hotel.

4. BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse

If you’re craving something a little more commercial, don’t miss your chance to go to BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse. Founded in 1978, BJ’s is famous for their handcrafted beer and southern California twist on traditional Chicago-style pizza. Their specialty beers, such as BJ’s Scarecrow Gone Rogue — a spin on Saison-styled beers, mixed with Sorachi Ace, elderberry, coriander, and Angelica root  are only available for a limited time, so be sure to grab one while you’re there. BJ’s also offers take-out and delivery options for those days when you just don’t feel like dining in.

Even the pickiest of drinkers will be satisfied by the huge selections and unique tastes at these fantastic breweries. Don’t miss out on visiting one of them during your next trip to Waco.

When you come to the small town of Roanoke, you’d better come with a big appetite. Texas legislators didn’t name Roanoke the Unique Dining Capital of Texas for nothing. Roanoke, though it covers only 5.3 square miles, prides itself on having over 50 restaurants, putting it in the running of cities five times its size. The city boasts one-of-a-kind restaurants that you have to try while visiting.

Hard Eight BBQ

Hard Eight BBQ is just one of many restaurants located on the Oak Street strip. The family-owned restaurant opened its doors in 2003 in Stephens, Texas. If you’re looking for a fun atmosphere, great food, and southern hospitality, Hard Eight BBQ is the place for you. Hard Eight provides an eating experience like no other, you are served “Texas Style”, which means it comes straight from the pit. They serve a plethora of meats and fixings: brisket, pork ribs, sirloin, pulled pork, mac and cheese, cornbread salad, and jalapeno sweet corn, just to name a few. Hard Eight is every BBQ enthusiasts dream. From the smoky pit to southern sides, you are guaranteed big flavor from this small town restaurant.

You’ll find many great hotels conveniently placed close enough that you can stop by and have a great dinner while enjoying your stay in the area. Book a room in a location near a variety of restaurants you want to try in the Roanoke area.

The Classic Cafe at Roanoke

Not too far from Hard Eight BBQ is a quaint cafe called The Classic Cafe at Roanoke. The Classic opened its doors in 1993, serving a world-class menu in an informal and easygoing environment while creating a community around its food. On the menu you will find a garden-to-table inspiration from the garden the cafe has maintained on the grounds since 2009. The management of the cafe strives to use and highlight the seasonal fruits and vegetables that are grown in the garden while creating a menu and cuisine that is never limited by region or even continent.

Aside from all the featured menu items, one of the signature entrees is rack of lamb featuring rosemary pomegranate molasses and a mint herb crust. You can pair this with any of the signature sides, such as roasted balsamic cauliflower or sauteed organic wild mushrooms.

Craft & Vine Taproom and Eatery

We have talked about killer cuisine, but have you ever been to a restaurant with 72 beers, sours, and wines on tap? Search no further: Roanoke has it at Craft & Vine Taproom and Eatery. The upscale gastropub has a laid-back, casual atmosphere and provides an enclosed patio where you can enjoy the setting sun. Craft & Vine offers an array of bold flavors with its menu items, including shareable plates, You can even take your favorite beers home with you in a to-go growler. One of the go-to items on the food menu is the signature charcuterie boards, which you can order with an array of cheeses, nuts, vegetables, and deli meats.

The food and drink at these three restaurants will make you want to go back for another visit to that small town with legendary cuisine. Roanoke, Texas, has a lot to offer visitors looking for culture, shopping, activities, and dining.

Texans love good beers, and you will find an abundance of awesome breweries around the Houston area. From small mom and pop breweries to ones run by college friends, you will never have to go thirsty while visiting Houston. Let’s take a look at three breweries where you can go to wet your whistle.

Back Pew Brewing Company

Located in Porter, the Back Pew Brewing Company is located in an old church building. The name of the brewing company stems from the fact that when the owners were kids, they were a bit rebellious and always had to sit in the back pews of the church. Today, this brewing company creates craft beers with names that tip their hat to religion, such as Ryesurrection, Sweet Salvation, and Act of Balor.

The brewpub is open Thursday through Sunday. There are food trucks on-site on Saturdays, and you are encouraged to bring chairs and games to the 14-acre space to enjoy yourself. Have fun sampling their brews at this resurrected church.

Lone Pint Brewery

This brewery, located in Magnolia, is proudly run by renewable energy and the owners self-proclaim the brewery as “grassroots insurrection.” They are passionate about being an eco-brewery and they even give their spent grains to local dairy farmers for the cows to eat.

The brewery is only open on Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. where you can take a tour of the brewery as well as sample the beers for $10.00. It jas several core beers such as IPAs, brown ales, and single-hop IPAs.

The seasonal beers have very interesting names and stories. For instance, the fall braggot, made with honey and mead, is called Po-Cha-Na-Quar-Hip Braggot, which is named after a Penateka Comanche war chief who’s tribal name means “honeyeaters.”  If you’re stopping by the Lone Pint Brewery as part of a visit to Magnolia, you will find plenty of lodging options nearby.

Karbach Brewing Company

As the name indicates, this brewery is located on Karbach Street in Houston. The owners originally started their beer distribution company in this exact location years ago, so it seems fitting to now have a vibrant brewing company here today.

The brewpub and restaurant are open every day from mid-morning until late evening. The restaurant serves up food that just happens to pair really well with beer, including appetizers, salads, pizza, steaks, burgers, and more.

The mainstay beers include Love Street, Weekend Warrior, Rodeo Clown IPA, and Lemon and Ginger Radler. Seasonal beers have names that are just as fun as the mainstays, such as Karbachoberfest, and Yule Shoot Your Eye Out.

If you would like to take a tour of the brewery and to hang out in the Biergarten, show up early, as tours fill up quickly and there is limited space. For $11.00 you will see how the brewery is run and you will receive a 9-ounce glass and four tokens, or for $15.00 you receive a pint glass and three tokens that are redeemable at the Biergarten.

If you decide to visit one or all of these breweries, trust that you will be drinking finely crafted, delicious brews made with down-home Texan pride.

Food and beer have gone hand-in-hand since humans figured out how to make beer.

We’ve all been to a gastropub and seen the suggested food and beer pairings on the menu. The craft beer renaissance has led to beer taking the place of wine as the dinnertime beverage.

In this post, we’ll be telling you about the 5 best beer and food pairings out there. Not every beer is built the same; some go well with steaks, some go well with burgers, some go well with fish. Let us help you decide what to order next.

The Best Food and Beer Pairings to Try

Food is food. By now, we all know what we like and what we don’t. The beer revolution, however, has presented us with uncharted territory.

How to Approach Pairing

There are things in beer that bring out certain flavors in our food. When you go to a quality beer-centric restaurant like First and Oak in California or 508 Restaurant in NYC, you’ll see suggested food and beer pairings. It’s nice to have someone tell you what to do, but how do you know which food and beer pairings will work for you?

There’s no one way to pair food and beer. You can pair contrasting flavors, complementary flavors, or use the beer as a palate cleanser after a strong-flavored meal. The best food and beer pairings came with years of trial and error, but we think we’ve figured out the best ones; here are the top 5.

1. The Best Food Pairings for IPA’s

IPA’s are an acquired taste. If you don’t care for the strong bitterness of a hoppy beer, then you might not want to pair it with your favorite food.

However, those that like IPA’s, love IPA’s. They’re tasty and high in ABV, so they’re a popular brew. The best foods to pair with IPA’s are mildly flavored to bow to the overpowering flavor of the beer. Burritos, fajitas, and legit BBQ will give you the best results as they are complementary flavors.

2. The Best Food Pairings for Light Lagers

Light lagers are complementary to most meals. Valuing crisp and refreshing over strong tasting, they go well with spicy dishes.

Spicy Mexican, Latin, and Asian foods are great with domestic lagers and craft breweries are coming up with more flavorful lagers to even better complement good food.

3. The Best Food Pairings for Wheat Beers

Wheat beers have a smoother texture and lighter carbonation than other beers. The wheat doesn’t actually add that much flavor, so brewers usually add citrus to make it pop a little more.

These brews are usually a bit on the heavier side, so pairing with a good salad is a nice way to go. They’re also quite sweet, so they pair well with dessert foods like pastries and fruit tarts.

4. The Best Food Pairings for Stouts

Stouts can be a meal on their own, but despite their dark and heavy appearance, they’re not high in alcohol content. They’re smooth, with hints of chocolate and coffee.

There are two ways to go when pairing food with stouts: complement or contrast. You can either give in to the chocolatey notes and pair with a chocolate truffle or mousse OR you can create a whirlwind in your mouth. Stouts pair surprisingly well with lobster and shellfish.

5. The Best Food Pairings for Fruity Beers

Fruit-centric beers are having their day right now. They’re usually delicious; sweet and strong flavored. It can be hard to think of what to pair with them because they’re so good on their own.

The best way to go is to pair with other fruity foods. Salads with fruit-based dressings are a nice touch. Fruit beers also pair well with light cheese and mild tasting meats. Mascarpone cheese and lightly seasoned chicken will pair well with your favorite fruit beer.

Make It Up as You Go

The beauty of food and beer pairings is the lack of rules. Trial and error will get you where you need to be. Pick your favorite food and add your favorite beer on the side, then you’ll know if they work together or not. There are no wrong decisions, they’ll all lead you to the right outcome in the end!

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Beer lovers just like wine lovers can also find interesting food pairings with their favorite brew. The modern-day beers are clean-tasting and refreshing brews and while they don’t skimp on flavor, they won’t overpower your favorite foods. Whether you are a researcher with a professional writer service and you need research ideas for a paper, or you are a beer lover looking for fresh ideas to enjoy your favorite drink, there are endless combinations to pick.

This article explores the top food and beer pairings you should try next time you enjoy your favorite drink.

1. Baja Fried-Fish Tacos and American Pale Lager

Many food lovers have always avoided pairing craft beers with their favorite foods due to the strong flavors that clash and ruin the experience. The modern light American craft lagers, however, are now clean-tasting and straightforward. They don’t skimp on flavor but at the same time, they won’t ruin the delicious taste of fried fish tacos.

2. Pizza With A Classic Northwest-Style Pale Ale

Pizza is a classic beer food pairing but you have to choose the right drink to get the best experience. A Northwest-style pale ale contains the perfect amount of hop and malt and this combination will help you get through the grease of a pizza easily.

3. Carne Asada con Mojo and Double IPA

The food ingredients which include lime, char, and citrus demand for a Double IPA which boasts a citrus-grove-like tang. The herbal components of IPAs bring out the fiery dimensions in a dish and have some residual sweetness that is close to the umami and sweetness of this beef dish.

4. Citrusy Fruit Beer With Roast Chicken

The best roast chicken will always get a touch of lemon to give it that brightness and acidity. A citrusy fruit beer thus works best with the dish as it mirrors the brightness and “zestiness” in the roast chicken.

5. Stouts (Dark Beers) And Ciders With Blue Cheese

This is a pairing that goes back centuries and today, you will find it as a suggestion in most pubs and restaurants. The combination is perfect and the cheese brings out the best in the stout.

6. Saison with Grilled Seafood and Chorizo Paella

Saison is one of the most popular traditional drinks. Brewed in Flemish farmhouses for seasonal workers it has a touch sour which works perfectly with paella’s richness. Its delicate spiciness works well with grilled seafood.

7. Flanders Red Ale With a Steak

If you want to enjoy your steak, you need to try pairing it with this Belgian malt. The faintly sour flavor works perfectly with a hearty delicious steak.

8. Abbey Dark With Spaghetti Carbonara

Abbey dark also known as Dubbel, features complex, rich flavors which work well with rich, cheesy dishes such as Spaghetti Carbonara.

9. Refreshing Pilsner With Charcuterie

The best classic pilsners are bright, hoppy, and spritzy and will cut through the fattiness of Charcuterie quickly and easily.

10. Light Lager With Sushi

Sushi boasts delicate flavors, and you need a light lager to complement and not compete with it. A light lager is sweet and noninvasive and works perfectly with seafoods.

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