Figs & ____ Beer?
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Tonight I am making a calzone with figs and goat cheese, and beer in the pizza dough! Also will probably make a fig compote for the sauce.
I'm having trouble figuring out what type of beer to use...any suggestions?
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11 Comments:
I think Guinness would be nice
kmgagne at 2:00PM on 09/15/09
I think Guinness is always nice, if not mandatory. In this case it might lend itself nicely to the figs and goat cheese strong flavors.
On the other hand, you may want to go for a lighter flavor and let the figs and goat cheese balance out, perhaps a wheat beer. But don't forget to have a Guinness or three to help you out during the enjoyment phase of the calzone!
Pavlov at 2:16PM on 09/15/09
chimay or gueuze would both be really great pairings for figs
gastronomeg at 2:35PM on 09/15/09
Agree on the Chimay. Think Guiness would overpower the subtle flavors.
http://www.bevmo.com/Shop/ProductDetail.aspx?D=chimay&Ntx=mode%2bmatchall&Dx=mode%2bmatchall&Ntk=All&Nty=1&Ntt=chimay&N=0&ProductID=1640
senorjames at 3:05PM on 09/15/09
Depends on the type of fig - i.e. Calmyrna, Mission. Perhaps Chimay Tripel would be a good general choice. . .
minutia at 3:38PM on 09/15/09
Samuel Smith Nut Brown Ale. It kind of reminds me of sherry.
Amandarama at 3:47PM on 09/15/09
Something malty but medium. Nut brown is a great suggestion Amanda.
CJ McD at 5:50PM on 09/15/09
Duchesse de Bourgogne is an amazing beer that seems to pair well with all sorts of food. Floral fruity fizzy and at the same time light yet rich. Delicious.
Pointy at 7:24PM on 09/15/09
Something Belgian, for sure.
oh_no_eric at 8:17PM on 09/15/09
Chimay or Leffe Blonde
flavacrisp at 12:59PM on 09/16/09
"Fat Tire" - best beer I've ever drank and goes with anything.
Poultrygeist at 4:33PM on 09/16/09