Careful, if the man is a fan of Porter's doesn't mean he will be a fan of IPA's - those are 2 VERY different styles of beer. Both of those beers are awesome but I enjoy both those styles. I've never had a beer I didn't like from Bell's....thoughts of an August case of Oberon just brought back memories of summer for me. As far as the food - looks great guys! Thanks for sharing, looks like an interesting dish. I see a Porter was used by most instead of the traditional strong Belgian Ale. thistle hit the nail on the head with that Trappist ale, bet this recipe would be over the top with an ale like that....Chimay Red immediately came to my mind as well. es332 Speaking of Two Hearted Ale and IPA's, I saw that Griz picked up a dandy porter from Deschutes. Did you ever have Fresh Squeezed IPA from Deschutes? If not, do yourself a favor and get a case if you ever see it, one of the best IPA's I've ever had.
Have this dish slow cooking in the crock pot now. I used extra bacon and a locally brewed porter called Mayflower. I will try to post a pic later and let you know how it turns out.
Ready to go. Came out great ! Followed directions,but cooked in crock pot for 6 hours . It was so tender it was like pulled venison though I served it over fettuccine .The whole family loved it . Thanks for sharing .
Fixed the beef version this afternoon - (Was going to last Friday but got sidetracked with the load of wood dropped off & other work that day) Carbonades Flamande (Belgian Beef Stew with Onions & Dark Ale) Definitely a cold-weather meal,normally is served with mashed or boiled potatoes,pommes frites,sometimes spaetzle or dumplings. Not having any Belgian Trappist Ale in the house right now (and not wanting to spend $4-5 for a single bottle either) I substituted an excellent domestic one from Wisconsin's Point Brewery - their St.Benedict's Winter Ale
