Guest Post: Belgian Blonde Ale and Cheesecake

Okay, I know what you're thinking. The truth is, yeah, I got this guest blogging spot because I "know a guy." And if you don't know me, I'm SB, Chad's fiancee. Perhaps we'll meet at the wedding.

The truth is, I don't drink beer much... if ever (Cue the resounding NO sounds coming from everyone I know--Coronas being the exception). But there was something about bar hopping in Athens last Thursday that made me think, "I need a beer." I'm pretty sure it was the fact that we spent three hours in various uncomfortable bars and bar seats, watching the first Finals game. So I ordered up the good ol' sampler pack from Copper Creek Brewing, mostly because I could get one small glass while Chad willingly consumed the other three. I sent for dessert, too--creamy cheesecake. Both arrived, with my sampler showing up first. Of course, I was drinking the Summer Blonde and NOT the Irish Stout, and took a nice swig and ate some cheesecake.

Then I did it again. Hey, not half bad. Of course, by the time the photo was taken, I'd already eaten about three bites to make sure I wasn't insane for thinking beer tasted good with something. In fact, I specifically remember making Chad taste it too.

Moral of the story? Anyone can find a good beer pairing with a little luck. And it's the light bitterness, the almost coffee-like taste of the Summer Blonde (only available from Copper Creek Brewing Co. in Athens, GA) that helped make that night a good one, considering the Celts lost. But we can all relish the fact that I won, right?

-SB