Posts by: Christian Gott
Spicy beer pickle
It has just been half-term in our household and following tradition we made our Christmas cakes - yes, we have several, having first soaked the fruit...
Holy trinity of deliciousness
Summer is all about groups of friends socialising, maybe watching sport, barbecuing a feast of flavour or just grabbing a beer in a pub beer garden. I...
A bitter sweet symphony
It’s June 1997, and The Verve released their hit single Bitter Sweet Symphony. It is really quite a bleak song to be honest, but the title perfectly c...
Venison casserole with cherry beer and cheesy dumplings
Slow-cooked casseroles, stews and braises are a personal favourite as they develop layers of flavour. This venison casserole is cooked with root veget...
Jersey’s beer scene
Before I started this post, I worked out how many places on the island you could buy a decent pint of beer. For a relatively small landmass, just nine...
Beer barbecue sauce
Matching beer and food is very personal. Do you like dark beers, hoppy brews, blonde ales? Barbequed food, spicy dishes, fish, and seafood? Matching e...
Moules à la Normande
This recipe is a classic dish from Normandy, in North-West France, and is a variation of the classic moules marinière using the cider produced in the...
Low alcohol treats
Like most people I look to kickstart a bit of a detox after the festive season. Who can forget all those epic Christmas ales with their punchy ABVs? S...
Christmas drinks and food pairing
I have learnt two important lessons while researching Christmas drink and food pairings. Number one, like all food and drink advice, remember it is ex...
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