Description
“Volfas Engelman Bohemijos Tamsusis” goes well with dishes that distinguish with a richer taste. However, its light body allows to enjoy simpler, everyday dishes as well. It is a great choice for both the main course and desserts or snacks. Here are the foods it would go best with:
- Lithuanian traditional dishes: sauerkraut stews with pork or sausages; cepelinai (mashed boiled potatoes with meat inside) with crackling or mushroom sauce; potato pancakes with sour cream and mushroom sauce; black bread with butter and pickled cucumbers.
- Meat dishes: stewed pork or beef with dark sauce; ribs baked in the oven or on the grill; chicken steaks with dark beer glaze; duck with plum or berry sauce.
- Fish dishes: smoked fish, such as mackerel or herring with onions; baked fish with a side dish of potatoes and vegetables; herring with onions, oil and black bread;
- Cheese: hard cheeses such as Dijon, Parmesan or Cheddar; smoked or cured cheeses; blue cheeses such as Gorgonzola or Roquefort.
- Vegetarian dishes: potato gratin with cheese; grilled vegetables such as eggplant, zucchini or mushrooms; vegetable stews with mild spices; soups such as pumpkin or mushroom.
- Beer snacks: garlic bread with melted cheese; smoked nuts or pickled snacks; cured meats or smoked sausages; spiced bread toasts.
- Desserts: chocolate desserts – chocolate cake; chocolate fondue or fontaine; caramel desserts: caramel pudding or creme brulee; nut desserts – honey cake or nut cake.
- World cuisine dishes: Belgian-style stew with beef and dark beer; burgers, especially with milder sauces and cheeses; Mexican enchiladas or burritos with beef; pizza with mushrooms, smoked meats or cheese.
