I traveled to Texas to photograph wildflowers and taste wine, but ended up into brats and beer. Not to say I didn’t spy a few bluebonnets, even with drought conditions, and sip some vino, but Fredericksburg taps into authentic German food and ale. And das ist gut.
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Can’t let October slip by without thinking Oktoberfest. Two trips to Munich, Germany, home of the Bavarian festival, converted me a beer drinker, thought I still prefer wine. I’ve found I like the taste of Sam Adams.
According to the advertisement, the Boston brewed beer ” has a rich, deep reddish amber hue which itself is reflective of the season. Samuel Adams Octoberfest masterfully blends together five roasts of malt to create a delicious harmony of sweet flavors including caramel and toffee. The malt is complimented by the elegant bitterness imparted by the Bavarian Noble hops.”
Sounds good to me. They suggest pairing the drink with Pumpkin Ravoili for an autumn meal. Here’s their very simple recipe, which I haven’t tried, but how could you go wrong with pasta, butter and cheese?
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Took two trips to Germany to convert me to a beer drinker (not that I’ve given up wine, mind you). So, when I found this recipe for Boston Lager 25th Anniversary Cupcakes, I was intrigued. Imagine infusing a chocolate dessert with the malty taste and spice of a brew.
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