Romancing the Booze - Beer
Valentines Day is just a week away. So let’s talk a bit romantic booze.
Today we’ll begin with the most unlikely of adult beverages, beer. For those of you for whom beer means the cheapest case of cans filled with piss water - you know who you are - beer might not be the most romantic of drinks.
What is romantic? Is it elegance? Beer’s got elegance. Some of the top shelf craft and import beers are pure elegance. They range in intensity from delicate to bold with a whole palate of flavors from light and fruity to big roasty stouts to funky sour beers.
And the packaging; special release beers these days rival the finest champagnes with magnum bottles, wired down corks and striking labels. For a lot less money, one can pick up a fine bottle of beer that rivals the best wines in flavor, presentation and appearance.
Finally, does a romantic encounter always involve a box of chocolates for you? Chocolate and beer go great together. From the rich, coffee-like flavors of good stout to the tart, fruity flavors of lambic, there is plenty of fine beer that will go very nicely with the box of chocolates.
Or, just get chocolate beer! There is some great chocolate beer out there. Buy a bunch of individual bottles and see which one is you and your lover’s favorite.
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