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Originally Posted by calmasahinducow
Stone Smoked Porter is a pretty good beer. You can also try Deschutes Black Butte, Anchor Porter, Alaskan Smoked Porter, or Avery New World. Those are all excellent beers imo. I've never braised ribs in beer but that seems like something worth trying. You can also check out stouts which are basically just higher ABV porters.
Thanks for the recs - and if you're interested in braising your short ribs in a porter ale (or other beer) - I used the recipe in Molly Steven's book titled "All About Braising: The Art of Uncomplicated Cooking"
http://www.amazon.com/All-About-Brai.../dp/0393052303
I think it's a great cook book, with a ton of very good recipes - she also breaks down the science behind braising, which pots to use, optimal technique, best cuts etc.
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Originally Posted by Wyman
Finding a good beer to cook <whatever food> with is really a trial and error process.
There may be some delicious beers that you just don't like with certain foods. Case in point: I made a chili the other day with Raison D'Etre, and I really didn't love the flavor the beer imparted, even though I'm a fan of the beer.
Yes, your recipe may call for a smoky porter, but you never know when your recipe will be *just* right (for you) when you swap in some Guinness! [or just a smoky ale instead of a porter -- Schlenker La Marzen? Rogue Chipotle Ale?]
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Originally Posted by ThaSaltCracka
FWIW your results will vary with this beer a fair amount. I've had it be very spicy, mildly spicy but very smokey, or just sort of smokey. Taste it before using it in your food (if you do). Can't imagine buying a 22oz of it though, not sure I've ever seen it either unless its at one of their public houses.
Big +1 to whoever (might have been you) recommended Rogue's Hazelnut beer. Fantastic stuff. Up there with the Chocolate stout, Irish Ale, Brutal Bitter, and the Northwestern Ale.
Thanks guys, great stuff. BTW is this the Rogue's Hazelnut beer you're referring to, TSC?
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile...low&start=1080
(Beer Advocate refers to it as "Hazelnut Brown Nectar")
Either way, that looks awesome.
-Al