Australians love a beer. EFTM recently wrote about how to properly taste and appreciate coffee. It makes sense then to talk about how to properly taste and appreciate beer. We also learned a bit more about a great side-dish for your beer, pistachios.
EFTM caught up with Kirrily Waldhorn aka the Beer Diva in Australia. Kirrily knows everything there is to know about beer. Not only beer but also what food pairs perfectly with beer. We had some questions to ask.
Pistachios are packed with protein, fibre and other vitamins and minerals. They’re also perfect with beer. Some pistachios are seasoned slightly and that may change what beer is ideal for the flavour.
Wonderful Pistachios Roasted & Salted go really well with something like an Extra Special Bitter. A harmonious meeting of two classic styles, with the caramel notes in the beer enhancing the nuttiness of the pistachio bringing out the true character of the nut.
Kolsch with Wonderful Pistachios Salt & Pepper flavour. There’s German style pale lager, a hint of salt and then there’s pepper, with this winning combination, we have all three in one perfect fusion of flavour! The clean lager-like freshness of the Kolsch not only cuts through the salt but also really allows the beautiful spicy pepper notes in the pistachios to sing. This flavour of pistachio also works well with India Pale Ale.
For a special occasion, a Belgian beer, one with a little extra alcohol. Barrel aged beer is also perfect for the special occasion, usually sold in a 750ml bottle (like Champagne), something like a Coopers Vintage.
As long as it is in a glass you’re doing well! While beer glasses are relatively consistent in pubs, the best glasses are actually wine glasses, they’re shaped to truly appreciate aromas and give a great body to the beer.
For more pairing suggestions with pistachios head here
Kirrily Waldhorn is an absolute guru when it comes to beer and we appreciate her time in educating us on how to really appreciate beer!
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