Beer & Cheese
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People often think that wine and cheese are the ultimate companions, probably because such fine examples of each come from France, but traditionally, it was much more likely to pair cheese with beer. And here’s why:
Cheese and beer were historically farmhouse staples (we know quite a bit of those) and along with bread occupied a sizable portion of the caloric intake on small farms throughout Europe and the Americas.
The reason so many of us can’t resist the taste of cheese is the combination of two of life’s most delicious things: fat and salt. The malty sugars in beer contrast nicely with the salts of the cheese and the bitterness of the hops helps to invigorate the palate. The carbonation helps cut through the fats in the cheese so that they don’t coat the tongue. This enables the taste buds to really assess the complexity of the beer.
Each year, Beekman 1802 celebrates the arrival of Blaak by creating a new accompaniment for the cheese. First there was Blaak Onion Jam, then Rosemary Creamed Honey followed by the Blaak Drizzle.
This year we are honored that our neighbors at Brewery Ommegang have developed a limited edition beer to pair with Blaak. Biere d’Hougoumont is a French-style farmhouse ale brewed in the Bier De Garde style with 8 malts and French hops and then aged on white oak and hard maple wooden staves.
Taste Blaak and Biere together by touring the Brewery Ommegang on your next visit through upstate NY. Click here for more information.
See why Blaak has become one of the world’s most famous cheeses. Click here
P.S. dark lager adds a nice flavor to potato cheese soup in the winter months.
had a beer last Sunday on the castro. it was really really good with my salad. had to make sure it was union beer however. beer is so good on a warm day. cold or room temp. yummy.
P.S. dark lager adds a nice flavor to potato cheese soup in the winter months.
had a beer last Sunday on the castro. it was really really good with my salad. had to make sure it was union beer however. beer is so good on a warm day. cold or room temp. yummy.
Last summer and fall we had many evenings with wonderful dark German Bier and Blaak. I believe Blaak can be paired with anything. Way to go guys. sue t.
Thanks, Sue
This is fabulous! My family is from Cooperstown, NY, and I can remember going to Brewery Ommengang near my 21st birthday! I am on the waiting list for Blaak this year and praying we get to enjoy some with this specialty beer. Awesome!
Last summer and fall we had many evenings with wonderful dark German Bier and Blaak. I believe Blaak can be paired with anything. Way to go guys. sue t.
Thanks, Sue
That’s so cool! I love Ommegang (Rare Vos is my favorite beer ever) and I can’t wait to try out the new offering!
I host tasting dinners at my farm, and the last one we did was a (all cheese were local to the Capital Region of NY). It was so fun! The third course featured Ommegang’s Witte with walnut praline and Manchester, a cheese from Consider Bardwell Farm in VT. Cheese and beer together are so delicious!
This is fabulous! My family is from Cooperstown, NY, and I can remember going to Brewery Ommengang near my 21st birthday! I am on the waiting list for Blaak this year and praying we get to enjoy some with this specialty beer. Awesome!
That's so cool! I love Ommegang (Rare Vos is my favorite beer ever) and I can't wait to try out the new offering!
I host tasting dinners at my farm, and the last one we did was a (all cheese were local to the Capital Region of NY). It was so fun! The third course featured Ommegang's Witte with walnut praline and Manchester, a cheese from Consider Bardwell Farm in VT. Cheese and beer together are so delicious!