Bacon & Beer Pairing #5: Firestone Walker Red Nector with Brown Sugar Bacon
Our "dessert bacon" comes with this malty hoppy red ale from California.
The star of this pairing was the red ale. It had a slightly sweet smell and taste with the hops sticking out well enough to balance this brew. It had a nice bubbly head that stuck to the glass. The bacon was definitely dessert bacon. This was a nice way to round it out.
Overall, this tasting had a respectable beer selection. It's good for both light beer drinkers and beer enthusiasts. The bacon was all sourced right. They were salted to cure, not to survive a nuclear holocaust. You don't realize what a difference good bacon makes until you go after the good stuff. The complexity and range of preparation methods was well showcased in this tasting. If you are ever able to visit Paddy Long's for the bacon and beer pairing do it. The pairing varies based on season and availability, so you'll have your own taste bud adventure.
The star of this pairing was the red ale. It had a slightly sweet smell and taste with the hops sticking out well enough to balance this brew. It had a nice bubbly head that stuck to the glass. The bacon was definitely dessert bacon. This was a nice way to round it out.
Overall, this tasting had a respectable beer selection. It's good for both light beer drinkers and beer enthusiasts. The bacon was all sourced right. They were salted to cure, not to survive a nuclear holocaust. You don't realize what a difference good bacon makes until you go after the good stuff. The complexity and range of preparation methods was well showcased in this tasting. If you are ever able to visit Paddy Long's for the bacon and beer pairing do it. The pairing varies based on season and availability, so you'll have your own taste bud adventure.
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