“No thanks, I’m not a wine guy”
That was my line during a visit to the Outback in Edmond a couple weeks ago. I say, “I’ll have the teriyaki steak.” The waiter starts with “We have a wine that goes great with that…” I cut him off: “No thanks, I’m not a wine guy.”
We’ve all seen this happen time and again: There’s a wine for every meal, and no shortage of waiters/waitresses telling us which wine will go best with what we’re eating. But what if, like me, you’re not a wine guy? What if, by chance, you’re interested in knowing which type of beer matches up well with a certain meal?
Never fear. As The Thirsty Beagle, it’s my job to give you the answers. Here’s a list, courtesy of the Dayton (Ohio) Daily News, of tips to consider when pairing beer with certain foods.
And here’s a report on how some restaurants are making beer pairings more of a priority.
Needless to say, I think any progress toward elevating the reputation of beer and giving beer more credit as a drink to be savored and enjoyed — not just gulped for a cheap thrill — is a move in the right direction. Beer is civilized, people!
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