{"id":34927,"date":"2018-08-03T07:45:02","date_gmt":"2018-08-03T11:45:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/developer83.wordpress-developer.us\/culturecheesemag\/?p=34927"},"modified":"2020-11-04T15:46:21","modified_gmt":"2020-11-04T20:46:21","slug":"summer-cheese-belgian-witbier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/developer83.wordpress-developer.us\/culturecheesemag\/summer-cheese-belgian-witbier\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Cheeses to Pair with Belgian Witbier"},"content":{"rendered":"

W<\/span>ould you believe us if we told you a Belgian milkman was responsible for Blue Moon\u2019s ubiquity? He very well may be: In the 1960s, Pierre Celis lived in the village of Hoegaarden, a region once known for its witbier (the so-called \u201cwhite beer\u201d\u2014brewed with barley, wheat, oats, coriander, and orange peel\u2014had fallen out of favor back in the 1950s). Missing the style, he brewed a batch of witbier in his milk shed in 1966.<\/p>\n

Hoegaarden, as it\u2019s now known, was a huge hit, an international sensation that led the way for witbier\u2019s modern revival. In America, Blue Moon introduced witbier to a wide audience, while Shock Top and Ommegang brought once-rare unfiltered witbiers into the national spotlight. It\u2019s little wonder why they became instant hits: their low alcohol content and refreshingly tart twang make them ideal summertime beers. When pairing with cheese, look to milder wedges such as ch\u00e8vre or Monterey Jack to avoid overpowering the style\u2019s delicate, graceful character.<\/p>\n

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Five Beers to Try<\/h2>\n

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\"allagashAllagash Brewing Company<\/b><\/a> 
\nWhite<\/b> <\/span><\/p>\n

Back in 1995, Rob Tod had a pretty bonkers idea: found a brewery in Portland, Maine, and focus on then-obscure witbier. The ploy was a pretty good one, as White has become one of America\u2019s top witbiers\u2014its hazy hue and huge creamy head due to judicious amounts of oats and raw wheat. Cura\u00e7ao orange peel and coriander lend a spicy complexity.<\/p>\n

Try it with:<\/em> Vermont Creamery Mascarpone <\/a><\/p>\n

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\"namaste<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Dogfish Head Craft Brewery<\/b> <\/a>
\n<\/span>Namaste White Belgian-Style Witbier<\/b> <\/span><\/p>\n

Originally conceived to send karmic goodwill to fellow brewers felled by fire, Namaste is now one of the Delaware brewery\u2019s biggest hits, in part due to its culinary-inspired approach. The zesty witbier is liberally infused with peppercorns, dried orange slices, coriander, and fresh lemongrass, which lends the easy drinker a Southeast Asian appeal. <\/span><\/p>\n

Try it with: <\/em>Ch\u00e8vre d\u2019Argental <\/span><\/p>\n

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\"boulevardBoulevard Brewing Co.<\/b> <\/a>
\n<\/span>Zon Belgian-Style Witbier<\/b> <\/span><\/p>\n

Named after the Flemish word for \u201csun,\u201d the Kansas City brewery takes a traditional approach to its summertime seasonal. Brewmaster Steven Pauwels, a Belgian native, opts for prudent amounts of orange peel and coriander, the spices present but never overpowering, in the low-alcohol ale that tiptoes in at 4.4 percent ABV.  <\/span><\/p>\n

Try it with:<\/em> Rumiano Cheese Company Original Jack  <\/span><\/p>\n

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\"greatGreat Lakes Brewing Co.<\/b> <\/a>
\n<\/span>Holy Moses White Ale<\/b> <\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s not that<\/i> <\/i>Moses. The inspiration behind the Cleveland brewery\u2019s white ale is Moses Cleaveland, who founded the city in 1796. Holy Moses is spiced with the customary orange peel and coriander, but the addition of chamomile supplies an earthy, floral underpinning that makes it sing with soft cheeses.    <\/span><\/p>\n

Try it with:<\/em> Ferme de Jouvence Brie Fermier <\/span><\/p>\n

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\"portPort City Brewing <\/b><\/a> 
\n<\/span>Optimal Wit<\/b> <\/span><\/p>\n

According to the Virginia brewery, Optimal Wit \u201ctastes like sunshine and happiness,\u201d an apt description for this crisp, orange peel\u2013brightened winner that took gold at 2013\u2019s Great American Beer Festival. The key ingredients: Virginia-grown wheat, which lays a smooth base, and grains of paradise, which lend a gentle peppery bite.  <\/span><\/p>\n

Try it with:<\/em> Maple Leaf Cheese Pepper Jack <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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