Dangerous, Dirty, and Unfun

Instead of going out tonight, I bought a six pack of this:

Mmmmm

This, of course, is the Brooklyn Brown Ale, a delicious little number that’s got a nice bit of nuttiness, a nice bit of roastiness, and just the right amount of heft. I know it’s too early to discuss fall brews, but think of this one when you reach for your marzen/Oktoberfest beers when the autumn rolls around. You’ll thank me!

Also, this is as good a time as any to mention a book that reads like a straight narrative but acts like a thorough reference tome: The Brewmaster’s Table, by Garrett Oliver, the brewmaster of the aforementioned Brooklyn Brewery. Not only is it a tremendous resource for information about the various beer styles and their histories, but it also highlights the nearly infinite combinations of beer and food that can add that extra dimension of deliciousness to any meal. I’ll quote liberally from celebrity chef Mario Batali’s blurb for the book:

By way of my palate, I intuitively know that Garrett Oliver is one of America’s best brewmasters. By way of my carousing lifestyle, I know that he’s a well-spoken bon vivant and a joy to break bread with. But I did not know the ways in which he’s also a renaissance man, the poet laureate of beer, food and culture. He’s so graceful on the page as to whet my appetite for more than ale and beer, but also for the whole lusty experience of true satisfaction at the table.

High praise! Yay beer!

Tags: beer, Brooklyn Brewery

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