TIP OF THE DAY: Peanut Pairing
 Not every type of peanut goes well with beer. |
March is National Peanut Month. People (and bars) commonly serve goobers with beer; the idea behind giving them away at bars is that salty peanuts make you thirstier for more beer. But there’s an art to pairing peanuts with libations. German Hefe-Weizen beers, with their scent of roasted hops and wheat, echo the same notes in peanuts. A perfect match! Sherry is known for its nutty qualities, so serve roasted peanuts with a sherry aperitif. Honey-roasted peanuts match better with a fruity wine, and hot chili peanuts also beg for a wine with residual sugar to offset the heat of the chilies. Visit the Snacks Section of THE NIBBLE online magazine to find our favorite gourmet peanuts. | |