Description
“Volfas Engelman Imperial Porteris” (6.0%) is a dark, rich and intense beer with notes of caramel, chocolate, roasted malt and a touch of smoke. The depth and complexity of this beer goes well with dishes and desserts that complement or balance its intensity. Here are some food pairing ideas:
- Smoked and roasted meat dishes: smoked ribs or braised pork with BBQ sauce; roasted duck or roast beef; grilled meats such as beef steaks or lamb; smoked sausage or cured meats;
- Stews and hearty dishes: beef goulash with vegetables; braised pork with an onion and dark sauce base; meat stews such as a warming “Chili con carne”; ragout or a hearty vegetable and meat stew.
- Game meat: venison, venison or other game with a dark berry sauce; game sausages with mashed potatoes;
- Cheese: hard cheeses such as parmesan or cheddar; blue cheeses such as roquefort or gorgonzola; smoked cheeses such as cured or crumbly cheeses.
- Desserts: chocolate desserts: chocolate fondue; tiramisu; chocolate cake with caramel glaze; coffee desserts: coffee panna cotta; caramel pudding; nut and dried fruit desserts; baklava; date cake with nuts.
- Beer snacks: smoked nuts or dried fruit; garlic bread or toasted crackers; chocolate with a higher cocoa content (85% or more);
- International dishes: Belgian style stew (e.g. Carbonnade à la Flamande) with beef and dark beer; Mexican dishes, such as enchiladas with beef or beans; Indian curries with a slightly smoky or roasted flavor (e.g., Rogan Josh).
- Lithuanian cuisine: pork roast with onions and black bread sauce; black bread with butter and smoked toppings; cold meat with mustard and horseradish.
“Volfas Engelman Imperial Porteris” is a beer that goes well with rich, intense and complex dishes and desserts. Its roasted notes and caramel flavor perfectly complement both smoked meats and chocolate desserts.
