snacks

Ooh, Grill!…

Entertain, Beer, Spec’sology Blog
“One of my favorite times and places to drink a beer during the Summer is with friends and family at a barbecue. There is something comforting and classic about the smells and flavors of the grill alongside a crisp, cold and refreshing beer. Big name cold bubbles are sufficient enough grilling fuel, but a good helles is the better option!” What Is Helles? Helles is a pale golden lager centered on the subtle grainy sweetness of pilsner malt, accented by spicy, floral hop aromatics with ... Read More

Michelada

Beer, Entertain, Finer Foods, Pairings
“Now that we’ve got a solid base recipe to play with, why stop? There are a number of things you can add on your favorite michelada to put it over the top!” If you’re still reading after the first Michelada post (https://specsonline.com/blog/beer/beer-snacks-belgian-strong-golden-2/), it’s safe to say you’re open to adding a little more than extra to your beer. Well, in the spirit of not “leaving well enough alone”, we’re not stopping at a good “basic” michelada. Why sho... Read More

Belgian Strong Golden

Beer, Entertain, Pairings
“The Belgian family of strong golden styles is an absolute favorite of mine to share with friends, especially at dinner. Most are light and crisp with a champagne-like effervescence that plays beautifully alongside just about any dish with lighter flavors. This time of year, with our proximity to the Gulf, I especially enjoy this style with fish” – Joey Williams Pairing beer and food is still something very novel to many people, but if you take the approach of pairing flavors, drink... Read More

Beer Snacks: Kalahari Biltong

Entertain, Beer, Deli, Finer Foods, Spec’sology Blog
Click here to view product. Kalahari Biltong “Kalahari Biltong is an honest, simple product that shows, like well executed beer, what great ingredients, good processes and an attention to detail can produce. It pairs with just about any beer style and friends. We enjoyed it with blonde and amber lagers, especially a well-brewed Pilsner.” The craft beer movement was started almost 4 decades ago by people who had experienced good beer abroad and came home to find nothing commerci... Read More

Kalahari Biltong

Entertain
Click here to view product. “Kalahari Biltong is an honest, simple product that shows, like well executed beer, what great ingredients, good processes and an attention to detail can produce. It pairs with just about any beer style and friends. We enjoyed it with blonde and amber lagers, especially a well-brewed Pilsner.” The craft beer movement was started almost 4 decades ago by people who had experienced good beer abroad and came home to find nothing commercially available of th... Read More