A Beer and a Meal
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Sorry, no recipes. I'm a wine drinker; what I know about mixing beer and food could be engraved on the head of a pin using a piledriver... :)
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Rob Manderson wrote:
the head of a pin using a piledriver..
That's probably what happened to that pinhead, a.k.a Despeir. ;)
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Speaking of ketchup and steaks (see threads below) I got to thinkin', what is a good beer and meal combination? But as that is general, let's put some restrictions on this. For example, I have had my share of Canadian and American beer and meals (hamburgers and chips, steaks, etc...). So let's restrict this to beers that are non-North American and meals that are non-North American. As I have not been to Australia I will accept Australian suggestions (EXCEPT FOSTERS YOU BUGGERS, NO FOSTERS. FOSTERS IS NOT BEER). So, what is a good beer and meal combination aside from the ones I have listed above? I will need name of beer and country of origin and the meal that goes with it in a language that all can understand - I'm looking at you Aussies. I'm basically looking for some unique and novel suggestions.
I personally do not like beer. I lived in a party house for awhile in college and since then I can barely handle the smell of it. So i am going to have to reluctantly agree with fatboy that I prefer wine with dinner. I eat a lot of seafood so I like fish and reisling.
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Speaking of ketchup and steaks (see threads below) I got to thinkin', what is a good beer and meal combination? But as that is general, let's put some restrictions on this. For example, I have had my share of Canadian and American beer and meals (hamburgers and chips, steaks, etc...). So let's restrict this to beers that are non-North American and meals that are non-North American. As I have not been to Australia I will accept Australian suggestions (EXCEPT FOSTERS YOU BUGGERS, NO FOSTERS. FOSTERS IS NOT BEER). So, what is a good beer and meal combination aside from the ones I have listed above? I will need name of beer and country of origin and the meal that goes with it in a language that all can understand - I'm looking at you Aussies. I'm basically looking for some unique and novel suggestions.
thealj wrote:
As I have not been to Australia I will accept Australian suggestions (EXCEPT FOSTERS YOU BUGGERS, NO FOSTERS. FOSTERS IS NOT BEER).
Of course it isn't beer, if it was 97.3% of all production wouldn't be shipped overseas would it. As for a great Australian beer (best in the world actually) it would be Coopers Sparkling Ale (naturally brewed, sediment at the bottom of the bottle and it actually ages in te bottle like a wine does and 5.8% alcohol) and as for the Aussie food to compliment it would have to be the meat pie. Can't be beaten.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash 24/04/2004
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There arent any. Beer is shit for drinking with food. Wine is for food, beer is for pubs.
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fat_boy wrote:
There arent any. Beer is sh*t for drinking with food.
Maybe that recycled beer crap you drink is.
fat_boy wrote:
Wine is for food, beer is for pubs.
Wine is for poofs and women.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash 24/04/2004
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Josh Gray wrote:
My favorite Australian beers are Coopers and Boags. Drink them with anything.
That does it, you and I must get together for a drink, sooner rather than later. My favourites are Coopers Sparkling Ale, Coopers Special Old Stout and Boags Strongarm.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash 24/04/2004
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I personally do not like beer. I lived in a party house for awhile in college and since then I can barely handle the smell of it. So i am going to have to reluctantly agree with fatboy that I prefer wine with dinner. I eat a lot of seafood so I like fish and reisling.
leckey wrote:
I personally do not like beer. I lived in a party house for awhile in college and since then I can barely handle the smell of it.
That was more than likely caused by the fact it was generic American swill. Try out a quality brew, pretty much anything imported or made in the brew pubs there. Though I suppose there aren't many brew pubs out in the boondocks unlike Boston/Cambridge which had heaps when I was there in 1999.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash 24/04/2004
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Josh Gray wrote:
My favorite Australian beers are Coopers and Boags. Drink them with anything.
That does it, you and I must get together for a drink, sooner rather than later. My favourites are Coopers Sparkling Ale, Coopers Special Old Stout and Boags Strongarm.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash 24/04/2004
Michael Martin wrote:
That does it, you and I must get together for a drink, sooner rather than later.
Im up for it. Sometime in the next couple of weeks? Did you see this from the SMH? If you're a Sydney resident and all this talk of pig's ears* has got your thirst up, you may want to try the Australian Beer Festival at the Australian Hotel at 100 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, this long weekend. There will be 21 different Australian craft brewers on site including Coopers, Little Creatures, James Squire, Barron's, Malt Shovel, Matilda Bay, Boag's, Blue Tongue and FIBC. They close the street down, you buy a book of tickets and then hook into some of the best beers our great country has to offer. The festival runs Saturday and Sunday from noon til 8pm. Having eaten the pizzas at this pub, lemme assure you the grub is also top notch, with toppings including crocodile, kangaroo, duck and emu. Is there anything more Australian than eating the coat of arms on a long weekend?
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fat_boy wrote:
There arent any. Beer is sh*t for drinking with food.
Maybe that recycled beer crap you drink is.
fat_boy wrote:
Wine is for food, beer is for pubs.
Wine is for poofs and women.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash 24/04/2004
Yep, I guessed right, your Australian. Any road up:
Michael Martin wrote:
Maybe that recycled beer crap you drink is.
You havent tried Belgium beer then. It is good.
Michael Martin wrote:
Wine is for poofs and women.
Although your country has a large winde industry? I dont like Australian wine that much, I prefer Frenchand South American, but it is better than American wine.
Truth is the subjection of reality to an individuals perception
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thealj wrote:
Hey, you don't have some recipes for those two suggestions, do you?
Well the description is pretty much the recipe. Get about 10-12 quail ( deboned or not). Wash them real good in cold water and place in a marinade bag along with about 1/2 bottle of beer and herbs of your choice. I have used basil, fennel, thyme, etc.. Saffron is great but it is quite expensive. Place in the fridge for at least two hours. Longer will increase the herbs taste. In a good skillet ( cast iron is best ) melt about half a stick of unsalted butter. When melted add three - maybe four oz of good olive oil ( extra virgin is overkill but ... ). When the mixture gets up to frying temp squeeze in a head of roasted garlic and incorporate with a whisk. Then fry the quail ( about 2 min a side ) until done to taste. Remove the quail and , if wanted, add some mushrooms of choice for a min. Add white wine to taste to deglaze the pan. Reduce to where it sticks to the spoon. Salt and pepper to taste and pour over the birds. Can be served with pasta or rice or on toast. With quail I sometimes add a little celery to the sauce while deglazing and reducing but remove the celery sticks before serving. You can play around with this and add many different combinations to the sauce. Its fun. As I mentioned this preperation works well with shrimp and scallops. If using seafood try a touch of pepper sauce in the marinade. Ho Sing is good as are the Louisiana hot sauces. Richard
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Great. Thanks. I'm going to give this one a shot. Sounds pretty good.
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Hmmm, do you know if those are exported? I've never seen them before. And I've lived in Canada, the US, England, Switzerland and (soon) France.
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Yep, I guessed right, your Australian. Any road up:
Michael Martin wrote:
Maybe that recycled beer crap you drink is.
You havent tried Belgium beer then. It is good.
Michael Martin wrote:
Wine is for poofs and women.
Although your country has a large winde industry? I dont like Australian wine that much, I prefer Frenchand South American, but it is better than American wine.
Truth is the subjection of reality to an individuals perception
fat_boy wrote:
You havent tried Belgium beer then. It is good.
I have tried as many Belgian (as well as beer from any other countery) beers as I can find over here, though that would be a very small percentage of whats made. I like them all except Stella Artois, I find it a bland crap beer barely better than American rubbish. You always mention that your off after work for a few Stella Artois' so my comment on the recycled beer you drink was directed at a specific beer and not all Belgian beers.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash 24/04/2004
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Michael Martin wrote:
That does it, you and I must get together for a drink, sooner rather than later.
Im up for it. Sometime in the next couple of weeks? Did you see this from the SMH? If you're a Sydney resident and all this talk of pig's ears* has got your thirst up, you may want to try the Australian Beer Festival at the Australian Hotel at 100 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, this long weekend. There will be 21 different Australian craft brewers on site including Coopers, Little Creatures, James Squire, Barron's, Malt Shovel, Matilda Bay, Boag's, Blue Tongue and FIBC. They close the street down, you buy a book of tickets and then hook into some of the best beers our great country has to offer. The festival runs Saturday and Sunday from noon til 8pm. Having eaten the pizzas at this pub, lemme assure you the grub is also top notch, with toppings including crocodile, kangaroo, duck and emu. Is there anything more Australian than eating the coat of arms on a long weekend?
Josh Gray wrote:
Did you see this from the SMH? If you're a Sydney resident and all this talk of pig's ears* has got your thirst up, you may want to try the Australian Beer Festival at the Australian Hotel at 100 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, this long weekend. There will be 21 different Australian craft brewers on site including Coopers, Little Creatures, James Squire, Barron's, Malt Shovel, Matilda Bay, Boag's, Blue Tongue and FIBC. They close the street down, you buy a book of tickets and then hook into some of the best beers our great country has to offer. The festival runs Saturday and Sunday from noon til 8pm.
Unfortunately I'm working 16:00 to 01:00 both days so won't be able to make it.
Josh Gray wrote:
Having eaten the pizzas at this pub, lemme assure you the grub is also top notch, with toppings including crocodile, kangaroo, duck and emu.
Been there many times, the last time was in the last school holidays with the kids. Eaten their pizzas as well. Ever been to the George IV at Picton? This is where Schrarers Lager and Burragarong Bock is brewed, it's their sister pub.
Josh Gray wrote:
Is there anything more Australian than eating the coat of arms on a long weekend?
Nope, but how many other coat of arms would be as palatable.
Josh Gray wrote:
Im up for it. Sometime in the next couple of weeks?
Good for me, but aren't you up in Paul Hogan/John Cornell country? Did the wife and daughter get over here OK? Are you coming down? Bugger all chance of me getting up there.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash 24/04/2004
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fat_boy wrote:
You havent tried Belgium beer then. It is good.
I have tried as many Belgian (as well as beer from any other countery) beers as I can find over here, though that would be a very small percentage of whats made. I like them all except Stella Artois, I find it a bland crap beer barely better than American rubbish. You always mention that your off after work for a few Stella Artois' so my comment on the recycled beer you drink was directed at a specific beer and not all Belgian beers.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash 24/04/2004
Dont confuse the Stella you get over there with the stuff you get in Leuven, a few hundred meters from the brewery. I never drank it in the UK either, it is crap, but here, it is a different story. It is clean, smooth, never gives me a hangover and is relatively cheap.
Truth is the subjection of reality to an individuals perception
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Josh Gray wrote:
Did you see this from the SMH? If you're a Sydney resident and all this talk of pig's ears* has got your thirst up, you may want to try the Australian Beer Festival at the Australian Hotel at 100 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, this long weekend. There will be 21 different Australian craft brewers on site including Coopers, Little Creatures, James Squire, Barron's, Malt Shovel, Matilda Bay, Boag's, Blue Tongue and FIBC. They close the street down, you buy a book of tickets and then hook into some of the best beers our great country has to offer. The festival runs Saturday and Sunday from noon til 8pm.
Unfortunately I'm working 16:00 to 01:00 both days so won't be able to make it.
Josh Gray wrote:
Having eaten the pizzas at this pub, lemme assure you the grub is also top notch, with toppings including crocodile, kangaroo, duck and emu.
Been there many times, the last time was in the last school holidays with the kids. Eaten their pizzas as well. Ever been to the George IV at Picton? This is where Schrarers Lager and Burragarong Bock is brewed, it's their sister pub.
Josh Gray wrote:
Is there anything more Australian than eating the coat of arms on a long weekend?
Nope, but how many other coat of arms would be as palatable.
Josh Gray wrote:
Im up for it. Sometime in the next couple of weeks?
Good for me, but aren't you up in Paul Hogan/John Cornell country? Did the wife and daughter get over here OK? Are you coming down? Bugger all chance of me getting up there.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash 24/04/2004
Michael Martin wrote:
Good for me, but aren't you up in Paul Hogan/John Cornell country? Did the wife and daughter get over here OK? Are you coming down? Bugger all chance of me getting up there.
I think you might have confused me with someone else? I live and work in Sydney, no wife, no kids
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Michael Martin wrote:
Good for me, but aren't you up in Paul Hogan/John Cornell country? Did the wife and daughter get over here OK? Are you coming down? Bugger all chance of me getting up there.
I think you might have confused me with someone else? I live and work in Sydney, no wife, no kids
Josh Gray wrote:
I think you might have confused me with someone else? I live and work in Sydney, no wife, no kids
You are correct, you're not Andrew Bleakley. Though you must understand how close Josh Gray and Andrew Bleakley are. I'm sure you get called Andrew all the time. OK, so where in Sydney are you, so I can see about organising something.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash 24/04/2004