City Tacos tacos and Insurgente Beer

Mexican Beer and Taco Pairing (Not That Kind of Mexican Beer)

When you think Mexican beer, you probably think Corona, Modelo, Pacifico, and mass-market lagers of that nature. What you almost certainly do not think of are IPAs, Imperial Reds, and Belgian-style Wits and Saisons. Well, breweries such as Insurgente are looking to change that, one tap takeover at a time. Hailing from the infamous city…

Swedish Meatball Beer Pairing: Duvel and Alpine Ale

One of the benefits of having a Swedish friend is that I get spoiled with delicious, authentic Swedish Meatballs. Being of Swedish descent myself, I am naturally a big fan of this dish, and, after this experience, I know that I should be eating it a lot more. Pairing Date: January 26, 2015 Media Pairing: Self-titled album…

Valentine’s Day Chocolate and Beer Pairing

One of the great things about beer and food pairings is that you just never know what you’re gonna get. Or, wait, that’s a box of chocolates, isn’t it. Either way, food pairings often times throw me for a loop. This one is no exception, as nearly all the beers I tried with these chocolates…