I have some family coming into town this weekend, they are normally not very adventurous with beer. I am hoping that by setting up a cheese and beer tasting i can get them to try some different things that they normally would not.
First up, Whole Food's Rum Runner cheese-Mild, almost American cheese flavor, paired with BJ's Blonde Kolsch style and possibly FW Velvet Merlin.
Second, A 3 month Manchego-Grassy, fruity, hay notes with Deschutes Pine Mountain Pils. Possibly an IPA as well.
Third, A middle of the road Gruyere-Nutty, slightly fruity with Stone Arrogant Bastard and Samuel Smiths Nut Brown.
Lastly a 2 year old really sharp English Cheddar with Lagunitas IPA followed by Ballast point Sculpin.
Should be fun. Hopefully I get my mom to actually try these aggressive beers and appreciate them a bit.
First up, Whole Food's Rum Runner cheese-Mild, almost American cheese flavor, paired with BJ's Blonde Kolsch style and possibly FW Velvet Merlin.
Second, A 3 month Manchego-Grassy, fruity, hay notes with Deschutes Pine Mountain Pils. Possibly an IPA as well.
Third, A middle of the road Gruyere-Nutty, slightly fruity with Stone Arrogant Bastard and Samuel Smiths Nut Brown.
Lastly a 2 year old really sharp English Cheddar with Lagunitas IPA followed by Ballast point Sculpin.
Should be fun. Hopefully I get my mom to actually try these aggressive beers and appreciate them a bit.