The official beer of Montana: Clammy Bud Light.
For something like Dos Equis Amber, I enjoy a lime wedge on the rim of the glass. Just provides a little aroma, but stays out of the beer’s way so to speak. Putting the lime into the beer doesn’t work for me.
That’s probably about as close as I get to a beer cocktail. To me, if I want a summertime cocktail I’ll just make a gin and tonic or a martini. Both fill the need for a dry beverage to cut the heat.
OK. The other night I tried some of these in small servings.
First up, 50/50 tea/beer. I make a wicked iced tea BTW. Beer was Labatt Blue (LB). Pretty good, very interesting in that the tea added to the maltiness of the beer. The end result reminded me of something english.
2nd, michelada. Used V8 spicy, a healthy dose of lime juice, Valentina hot sauce (black label hot), worcestershire, and LB. Not a fan but I think it is the worcestershire that really put me off. Not ruling it out until I try a few at restaurants. We have several real mexican places.
3rd. Snakebite. Asked the wife to pickup some cider, preferably strongbow which I never had. She got some and it was the golden apple. First off, solo. HOLY CRAP it was good! I’d have to say that was the best cider I ever had (have not had them all) I proceed to do 50/50 LB and first thing I notice is the head is crazy good looking and silky like it was from a tap. Taste is awesome. Beer dried it just a bit more and made it more drinkable. I am a fan! I think the snakebite could be perfect for the late summer harvest time. Anxious to try it with stout.
The trick is restraint: less is more. It’s still beer you’re drinking. Sometimes for 2/3 pint of beer I add only 2 oz tomato juice – and nothing pre-flavored or pre-spiced. And as far as tabasco and worcestershire (optional), we’re talking literally one shake and done, just as if it was bitters. And tease it with fresh lime juice - like 1/4 of a lime tops.
The way it’s done matters in terms of not-so-good vs. excellente.
Next stout I brew, I’m going to try it with cider mixed in. Thanks for the great idea!
I like taking a chocolate stout and adding some cold-brewed coffee to it. It’s very delicious.
Thanks! Yesterday it was 80F at noon with Bday party for grand nephew @ 1pm so I had an excuse to try one. Much better! I see some online recipes do not call for tomato juice at all and just mexican hot sauce. I will try that, as well as some Maggi seasoning. Indeed, less is more…