Lobster Roll Beer Pairing?

[sacandagabrewing]

Happy Sunday all! So my mom's birthday is mid-late august and her favorite food is lobster rolls so I was gonna make that for her (probably nice to do at least one nice thing per year). I wanted to check with you guys to see what I can brew up to go with it. I was thinking some sort of Lemon Shandy or some sort of pale lager? Any help is always very much appreciated!!

 

[Morrey]

Since lobster is a distinct yet subtle almost nutty flavor, I would tend to pair it with something that is lighter and less hoppy.

If this was a wine pairing, I'd select a Pinot Gris, so my beer thoughts would line up in a similar fashion such as: A light Kolsch beer, Belgium White Ale or possibly a Cream of 3 Crops Cream Ale.

I mention ales since you are not in a position to do much with a lager* with 4 weeks to go (or there about). With one of these choices you'll have time to let it mellow if you move forward pretty soon.

If not, pick her up a bottle of brut champagne and make it a special event!

*Some folks do a fast lager, and while I have tried them, I don't consider them my best beers. I always give lagers a couple of months to ripen or lager properly.

 

[Temptd2]

I agree, something lighter that doesn't compete with the lobster. Centennial Blonde Ale is a beer we like around this house when we just want something light, but still with good flavor.

And I agree with the champagne! A nice Gloria Ferrer blanc de blanc sparkling wine from Sonoma would be good and not expensive either.

 

[flars]

I keep NBs Petite Saison on hand for pairing with meals on the lighter side. Low ABV, a little spice, and a lot of bubbles when well carbonated.

 

[Morrey]

And I agree with the champagne! A nice Gloria Ferrer blanc de blanc sparkling wine from Sonoma would be good and not expensive either.

Thanks for the champagne tip.....I'll put this one on my list to try!

 

[Temptd2]

You're welcome. I like that winery, their sparkling wines are always good and run from about $12 up. Sometimes Costco has it for the lower price points. Varies which one they have.

 

[Morrey]

You're welcome. I like that winery, their sparkling wines are always good and run from about $12 up. Sometimes Costco has it for the lower price points. Varies which one they have.

Are you on the west coast? I'm in SC, and while I shop regularly at Costco, their inventory is somewhat influenced by geographic location.

 

[imasickboy]

This won't help you for this year, but I recommend a high gravity braggot. A pale-ale-type base, with 4 pounds of orange blossom honey per 5 gallons.

 

[Temptd2]

Are you on the west coast? I'm in SC, and while I shop regularly at Costco, their inventory is somewhat influenced by geographic location.

I was, but we moved last year. Yeah, you might have a problem finding it in SC although I believe you can order it directly from the winery, or perhaps a local liquor or wine store might have it or get it for you!

 

[z-bob]

I like the champagne idea, but not sure that brut is the right kind. What about "extra dry"? (has just a tiny bit of sweetness left)
Some nice dry fizzy apple cider would be good, but that takes 2 or 3 months. I just fermented a gallon of cider using Voss Kveik yeast and it's ready to bottle after only 2 weeks, but I don't know yet if it's any good.