Garrett Oliver is the brewmaster of Brooklyn Brewery and a well-known expert on beer dinners. His book, The Brewmaster's Table, is considered one of the key guides to food and beer pairing and he has even appeared on The Food Network's Iron Chef America series. In the CraftBeer.com feature, Garret presents four dishes that "normal" people can prepare, along with recommended beer pairings. The recipes include:
- Linguine Carbonara Paired with a Belgian-style Dark Abbey Ale
- Indian-spiced Crab Cakes Paired with an India Pale Ale
- Roast Rack of Lamb Paired with a Brown Ale or Porter
- Imperial Stout Float

The other thing I like about the recipes is that they are interesting and different. They do not feature the same tried and true beer pairings, but instead would likely expand the cooking skills of many home chefs and the palates of many participants. While a bit exotic, they also feature ingredients that should be easily found in most parts of the country.
While I don't think I will be doing the entire dinner anytime soon, I do intend to give the Linguine Carbonara and the Imperial Stout Float sometime in the future.
Cheers,
TW
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