I originally was not going to write about Thanksgiving Day beers. Now I am, at the last possible minute. A buddy texted me asking to recommend a few beers that would pair well with a Thanksgiving Day dinner. So, with out any pictures or fancy effects, here are my last minute Thanksgiving Day beer recommendations.
Saisons. Saisons are Belgian farmhouse ales that happen to pair excellent with most foods. Don't ask me why (that's for another time). They just do. Seek out the classic Saison Dupont from Belgium, or The Lost Abbey Red Barn Ale. If buying organic is a priority, get your paws on some Dupont Foret.
Amber ales and/or lagers. Ambers posses great malt characteristics that can enhance roasted meat and vegetables with out being too sweet. Lagers provide cleaner aftertastes, while ales lend fruiter notes. Look for Flying Dog Old Scratch Amber Lager, or Dark Horse Amber Ale at your local grocer or bottle shop. Sierra Nevada Tumbler is labeled a brown ale, but would also pair excellent with any autumn feast.
Dubbels. Reach for a dubbel if you're looking for a beer with a bit more substance, body, and complexity. Dubbels are Belgian dark ales ranging from 6-8% ABV and are a great alternative to red wine on the dinner table. While sweet, dubbels posses complex flavors or prunes, raisins, apricots, plums, and cherries that pair excellent with anything you put that traditional cranberry sauce on...or pretty much anything on the table. Pick up Allagash Dubbel for a drier dubbel, The Lost Abbey Lost & Found Ale for a heavier dubbel, or the classic Chimay Red.
That's it. Please enjoy your holiday, and may your dinner be enhanced with quality beer. I will be enjoying my meal with a bottle of Lost & Found!
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