Blog Entry #2 Beer and Nuts

In my last blog, I researched other peoples blogs. This process gave me an idea. I noticed a massive amount of blogs out there only trying to appeal to the female audience. So in the spirit of being a "Beer and Nuts" kind of guy, I decided that I want my blog to appeal to not just the females, but us guys as well. Today I will let you in on a few of my favorite beer and nut combinations












So if you do not have a lot of experience in consuming alcoholic beverages, Do Not Fear! You can still try some of these combinations and might come to like a couple. I like to categorize beer into three categories. They have fancy names light lager, and amber, and all that jazz. Forget all that. Just remember, "Dark, Light, and Right In between.  Even if your not the most studious beer drinker, for the average drinker this will work. The first beer I have pictured to the right here Guinness. It is a very popular beer and is well known for their "Dark" beers. Dark beers are typically bitter, stout, and heavy. I would highly recommend with roasted pistachios or almonds.

Your shopping list ~~ Guinness and Pistachios/Almonds.

  The picture here on the left is a great example of some beers you have probably noticed on the shelf of your local grocery stores. They are all under the category "Light" beers. Now do not get this confused with beers that say "Bud Light" or "Miller Lite". Those beers are just specific beers with less calories. The "Light" I am referring to is coloration of the beer and how light is feels on your taste buds. This type of beer is actually complements with nuts that are very well salted. Salted peanuts, cashews, and macadamias are your best bet. For a first "Light" beer I would recommend Corona. Not too overpowering, but has the flavor                                                                your looking for.

                                                  Your shopping  list ~~ Corona and Peanuts, Cashews, or Macadamias

Now onto the "Right In Between". The reason I have this category is because it leans towards the dark beer, but quite does not make the mark. These types of beers you will notice have a slight bitter taste to begin with, but then leaves on a sweet note at the end. Dos Equis Amber is a great example of this. You can even see in the picture that it has a nice golden brown color. A great compliment to them in the nut family I find personally is any kind of honey roasted nut. Planter's Honey Roasted Peanuts are my personal favorite.

Your shopping list ~~ Dos Equis and Honey Roasted Peanuts







Well there you have it. I hope that if you are looking to try beer in the future, you will try these combinations and enjoy yourself. If your already a beer drinker, then why not try this along side your beer next time you decide to relax and drink your regular beer.