January 2010

Baked Chicken stuffed with Gorgonzola Cheese infused with Dill

Published on: 28th January, 2010

This is a fantastic dish and can be enjoyed specifically with Goose Island’s IPA or an IPA of your choice.
4 8oz. filets of boneless chicken breast
4oz. Gorgonzola cheese
2oz. Fresh dill
1 tsp. Paprika, divided
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 350°.
Meanwhile, let the Gorgonzola cheese warm to room temperature.  Once the cheese is at room temperature, [...]

“Goose Island IPA”

Published on: 25th January, 2010

Home to the newly named Willis Tower (Sear’s Tower), deep dish pizza, and those loveable losers the Cubs, Chicago has it all!  The city has also been holding onto a little secret that is slowly leaking out to beer drinkers across the Midwest.  Goose Island brews one hell of a beer!  This IPA is like [...]

Grilled Hamburger’s stuffed with Blue Cheese

Published on: 21st January, 2010

This is one of Diesel’s concoctions that he came up with while barbequeing out on his porch one summer day.  This meal would go great with O’Dell’s 90 Shillings, a great scotch ale.
1 lb.   Ground beef
1 Tbs. Smoky BBQ Sauce
2 Tbs. Worchestshire sauce
2 Tsp. garlic salt
2 Tbs. dried chopped onions
1 egg
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. dried [...]

Porter Floats

Published on: 21st January, 2010

A beer lover’s take on the classic Root Beer Float!  Can be enjoyed with any Porter but we recommend Great Divide Brewing Company’s Porter.
1 cold glass mug
2 scoops vanilla ice cream
1 bottle of Great Divide’s Porter
Scoop 2 heaping scoops of vanilla ice cream and place them in a cold glass mug.  Pour the Porter into [...]

“Isolation Ale” Odell’s Brewing Co.

Published on: 17th January, 2010

I love Odell’s Brewing Company!  I love the care and effort that goes into every one of their beers.  Odell’s has brewed Isolation Ale to celebrate the colder temperatures and longer time spent indoors.  The highlight of this beer is the use of English specialty malts and English hops that make this a very enjoyable [...]

“Full Moon Winter Ale” Blue Moon Brewing Co.

Published on: 17th January, 2010

This is the second Blue Moon beer to be tasted by the crew and we were again a bit disappointed.  Generally, when brewers brew their winter beers they are a bit heavier in alcohol.  Brew masters also like to experiment and try out new spice combinations to bring out the holiday season.  Blue Moon’s winter ale is [...]

“Harp’s Lager” Guiness Brewing Co.

Published on: 17th January, 2010

Being the oldest child in my family, I have never known what it feels like to be number two and that’s how I think Harp’s Lager feels.  It is out sold exponentially by its older and more popular sibling Guinness Draught.  I think that it relishes in the differences and has its own unique place at the big [...]

Baked Pancetta with Goat Cheese and Pears

Published on: 16th January, 2010

This is such a simple, fun appetizer that can be enjoyed with a Saison style beer.  This light refreshing beer really highlights the saltiness of the goat cheese and the sweetness of the pears. 
Makes about 10 appetizers 
2 medium size Bosc Pears
3 oz bag of Pancetta or about 10 slices
5 oz premium goat cheese 

Preheat oven 350°F [...]

Shrimp in Spiced Phyllo with Tomato Chutney

Published on: 16th January, 2010

This is a fun dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer with a crisp Pale Ale or a cloudy Hefeweizen of your choice. 
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger
2 teaspoons finely chopped shallot
¾ cup finely chopped tomatoes
1 ½ teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
¼ teaspoon salt
10 [...]

“Rowan’s Creek”, by Rowan’s Creek Distillery

Published on: 16th January, 2010

This is an outstanding bourbon!  We have been looking for the perfect bourbon and we are getting closer. The whole crew loved this bourbon! When poured into a glass the aroma is really intense. There are hints of vanilla, oak, smoke, apple, and flowers.  This bourbon also comes in at 100 proof which we really [...]

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