TGIF: What to Drink Now
Every Friday, we select a new beer, wine, or liquor to put through the tasting gauntlet. Here’s our latest pick.
If you're searching for food-friendly beer, look no further than Grimbergen. Named after a Belgian abbey, this group of beers includes a blond, dubbel, and blanche. Today, we tasted the blond and dubbel.
Eating healthy should still be delicious.
Pair this with:
Blond: Light and slightly fruity, this faintly effervescent beer boasts a beautiful golden-yellow color. We loved the clean, palate-cleansing finish. Would be great with grilled fish or a nutty cheese. Ideal for summertime sipping, but still tasty year-round.
Dubbel: This amber brew is maltier than its blond cousin, with distinct plummy-fig notes. It finishes quite cleanly, as well, but with a slightly sweet aftertaste. Has a thick head and a hint of creaminess. Would go well with red meats, particularly lamb chops or an oxtail stew. Although ideal for these colder winter months, it would still pair beautifully with a beefy burger, fresh off the grill.
Give this to: Food lovers. Especially your carnivorous friends.