I guess you're wondering, "How do you serve beer at a party; not like a college frat party?"
That's easy. When you host your next dinner party, just consider buying more beer. Because hey, it ain't just for college frat parties! You'd be surprised at how well it compliments food.
Are you a beer drinker?
I'm no brew aficionado or anything, but I have to admit that I really like the taste of beer.
Wouldn't you agree that beer is for those who have acquired the taste for it?
I have to tell you, I have to thank my late Uncle Alec for my acquired taste for beer.
My mom and his wife, my dear Aunt Rose - who was more passionate about food than a porn star pretending... was "my first foodie". The two of them would go off during the summertime for one day fishing trips, leaving my Uncle Alec to look-after me.
And oh, how my Uncle Alec loved his Carling Black Label beer!
On hot summer nights he and I would sit on their front porch (in Lansing, Michigan). We'd wave at passersby and try to catch a cool breeze in the evenings, while he'd sip his Black Label beer. And you know how kids are, I was dying to try it. So, one day I asked him for a sip and he let me take one.
That's when the three of us bonded - Uncle Alec, his beer, and my sip.
By the way, I was only allowed one sip. Thankfully, the numerous occasions of receiving my sip didn't turn into a latter stint in rehab. And a multitude of other problems. But, that was when I feel in love with the taste of beer.
I loved the fizzy, malted,robust taste of it. And, how it's taste would briefly linger in my mouth after my secret special sip. You know it was a secret, right? Are you kidding me? My mom and Aunt Rose would've killed him. They never knew.
Yep, that started it.
It became a "given" that every time he cracked his can of "Carling's" as he would call it, I'd get to take a sip. I think I must have been about 9 or 10 years old back then.
I'm an old-time beer drinker, from back in the day.
So, if you're a beer loving beer drinker like me, you probably like your beer ice-ice cold. I think most beer drinkers would call it refreshing, especially when it's served ice cold. But then too, you've got your Guinness people. You know, the ones who like to drink their dark beer warm.
Now, that's what some people would call a real beer drinker.
You can call me a light-weight if you want to, but warm beer tastes nasty to me. Give me a Bass Pale Ale and a Guinness, and I'll handle it. But, hey wait a minute. Come to think of it - I haven't had a Black and Tan since, like, forever. I forgot about Black and Tan's.
So would you remember to do me a favor? If I don't say anything about having one (a Black and Tan), would you remember to ask me if ever did? Thanks guys.
Do beer and party menus mix?
Sure they do. At events that we cater, we serve beer at most of our party-bars. Although, most (of our) clients say that they can't imagine beer as their main beverage choice.
There are many beers to choose from, however our cater-bars are typically stocked with Miller Lite for the calorie conscious crowd, and Heineken for those that like something more substantial and hearty.
Beyond serving beer with burgers, I guess where a lot of people get stuck is when they're trying to figure out how to incorporate beer into their dinner menus.
Here's how it works.
Use your favorite wine preference to guide you.
- Think of red and white wine
- Don't be afraid of your dark side
- When it comes to beer, spicy is good
- Think of "beer season-cality"
The freshest beer is the best beer
When you're catering or hosting events, and when you need a great tasting beer that stays fresh for a longer period of time (that might even need to be stored in less that optimal conditions), buy Carlsberg.
The Carlsberg people have created a new type of barley they call Null-LOX. This Carlsberg engineered barley produces a natural beer that is quite disease resistant, which means it requires less pesticides.
They're truly innovators, developing 10 different varieties of beer made with a barley adjusted to climate and growth conditions in different parts of the world. Case in point, it is grown and tested in Denmark, Sweden, Poland, Finland, Hungary, Serbia, France, Germany, Great Britain, Portugal, Austria, Russia, Ukraine, Australia, and New Zealand.
After learning about Carlsberg beer and it's special barley, you might find yourself saying, "That calls for a Carlsberg" - their company's world famous catch-phrase.
The next time you host a party, have a beer party!
True beer drinker aficionados will tell you - beer has an elegance, too.
Treat your beer party like a wine tasting. Ask a "beer person" (beer expert) to help guide you to choose a varied selection of beers and to help out your guests, print beer menus that explain the "attitude" of each beer. Your guests who aren't big time beer drinkers will thank you for helping them to have a better understanding of what you're serving. You never know, you might even convert a few wine drinkers.
And remember... Beer ain't just for frat parties! Serve beer at your next party
I'm curious. Tell me, what's your preference, beer or wine?
