This is a continuation of a blog about the Shore Craft Beer Talk and Tasting held at the Clarion Fountainebleu in early 2016.
Yes, it is a mouthful, but more than that there’s a behind the scenes story. Because of the wonderfullest mixup of the day there were too many candies walnuts. That meant I pretty much got to eat the specially-prepared confection (conceived by Joe, the head brewer with his own two hands) throughout the evening. They were spectacular. So was the combination. The brie was a sweetness anchor, keeping the sweetness of the beer and the syrup and candied walnuts in check. The cheese had been baked, which brought out its flavors all the more and made it a perfect backdrop for the dessert beer of the evening.
I feel like this would pair well with even more sweet stuff, some dark chocolate to provide a base for all the sweet stuff maybe.
Author: Tony Russo
Tony Russo has worked as a print and digital journalist for the better part of the 21st century, writing for and editing regional weeklies and dailies before joining the team that produces OceanCity.com and ShoreCraftBeer.com among other destination websites. In addition to having documented everything from zoning changes to art movements on the Delmarva Peninsula, Tony has written two books on beer for the History Press. Eastern Shore Beer was published in 2014 and Delaware Beer in 2016. He lives in Delmar, Md. with his wife Kelly and the only of his four daughters who hasn't moved out. Together they keep their two dogs comfortable.
