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Eclipse Chocolat of North Park (Recently featured in Sunset Magazine) is hooking up with Stone Brewing Company on May 3 at the Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens in Escondido, CA, for a little BEER & CHOCOLATE PAIRING. Can you say, “Hello Lover!”
Belgian beer and Belgian chocolate. This is a country whose people have their priorities straight, but beer connoisseurship stateside has seen a recent resurgence. Following the microbrew boom in the 90s, once again even foodies are opening up to the delectable world of craft beer.
If you can’t make it to the event at Stone Brewing Co. (and rumors are the event is sold out), consider having your own pairing party. Or a beer and fondue party while the weather is still cool.
Stouts or Porters are going to seem like an obvious choice for pairing with a rich or dark chocolate, but experiment with the champagne flavoring of a Blonde Ale like Duvel or try a Pale Ale with lemony or citrusy flavors. Peppery flavors. Smokey flavors. Try contrasting or try complimenting. The unexpected combinations are half the fun.
As for the chocolate, look beyond the bar and try a flourless chocolate cake or truffles.
The Stone Brewery blog where I read about the pairing.
Brown Paper Tickets, Where you can (could) buy tickets for $25 for the event. Says it is sold out but some tickets may be available at the door.
Community Tap and Table, a site that has recipes for beer and chocolate pairings
Bustle Blog By Liz Beck 