Beef short ribs
Beef short ribs are typically slow-cooked to tender perfection, delivering rich, beefy flavors with substantial fat content and often featuring caramelized exterior notes. The intense umami character and substantial texture of this dish pairs beautifully with full-bodied red wines that have sufficient tannin structure to cut through the fat, while dark, malty beers complement the caramelized flavors and provide enough body to stand up to this hearty dish.
Recommended Wines
Knights Family Two Shepherds Syrah 2019
Two Shepherds is a small, artisanal winery in Sonoma County known for their minimal intervention approach to winemaking. Their 2019 Syrah from Knights Family vineyard showcases cool-climate characteristics with balanced acidity and restrained power.
Stolpman Crunchy Roastie 2022
Stolpman Crunchy Roastie 2022 is a distinctive Syrah from Ballard Canyon featuring whole cluster fermentation that creates its signature crunchy texture. This wine showcases vibrant red fruit with savory, peppery notes characteristic of cool-climate Syrah from this region.
Recommended Beers
Samuel Smith's Imperial Stout
A rich, complex British interpretation of the Russian Imperial Stout style featuring notes of dark chocolate, dark fruits, coffee, and licorice with a velvety mouthfeel. Brewed with well water from the original well at the Old Brewery in Tadcaster, established in 1758.
Ayinger Celebrator
Ayinger Celebrator is a world-renowned Doppelbock with a rich, malty flavor profile featuring notes of toffee, caramel, dark bread, and chocolate. It has a smooth, creamy mouthfeel with a clean, slightly sweet finish and is often recognized by the small plastic goat charm that hangs from each bottle.
Belhaven Wee Heavy
A rich, malty Scottish ale with deep ruby color and complex caramel, toffee, and dried fruit flavors. Features a smooth, velvety mouthfeel with a warming alcohol presence and subtle peaty undertones characteristic of traditional Scotch ales.
Recommended Wine Varietals
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Recommended Beer Styles
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