Beer is generally associated with summer and heat, but there is currently a wide variety, for all tastes and times of the year. This is how black beers are recommended to accompany the cold autumn and winter evenings.
Darker, toasted, sparkling, with flavor and aromatic notes that refer to caramel or cocoa, and with a higher alcohol content, are some of the characteristics of these beers with intense flavors, ideal to taste in winter seasons.»
the sommelier of Beer House, Ricardo Alvesexplain what «It is customary to drink beers with a higher alcohol volume (ABV), to have the sensation of ‘alcoholic heating'»adding that they should be drunk cold and not frozen (between 6° and 14°, depending on the variety) and the most generic glass is the pint, a traditional glass from the English school of beers that goes well with the main dark styles (Porters, Stouts Y Strong Ales).
Given this, Casa de la Cerveza together with the sommelier made a selection of the best winter beers:
6 types of beers ideal to enjoy this fall-winter
Black Model Beer Bottle 355ml: It is a dark beer, Vienna Lager style, amber in color, with creamy foam, balanced in malt and hops with aromatic notes of toasted malt and caramel. It should be drunk in a longer glass to help enhance the aromatic strength. Pairs perfectly with chicken, pizza and tenderloin.
ABV: 5.3%
UBI: 16
Black Neck Beer Stout Bottle 330ml: It is a Foreign Extra Stout, from the Valdivia region. Foam, brown, with sweet notes of cocoa and liquorice, rich body and bitterness of malt toast and herbaceous and spicy hops. Ideally drink in a Pint-type glass. It is a beer to drink cold, temperature between 6° and 10°. Pairs well with Chilli, enchiladas, nachos, ham and salami.
ABV: 8%
UBI: 59
Delirium Nocturnum Beer 330ml: One of the most famous Belgian Ales, with triple fermentation and a very complex flavor, perfect for winter. Brown, with aromas of chocolate and raisins. Ideal to drink it in a Trappist glass, and it pairs very well with roasts and cheese, especially gorgonzola.
ABV: 8.5%
UBI: 26
Beer Mestra Stout 330ml: Craft Beer from Santiago, is a Dry Stout with creamy foam. Aromatic notes of cocoa and nuts. It is a beer to drink cold (and not frozen) at a temperature between 10° and 12°. Ideal to drink in a pint-type glass. It pairs very well with meats, hamburgers, desserts and chocolate.
ABV: 5.2%
UBI: 13.1
Chimera Imperial Stout Beer: Very complex Imperial Stout beer, with fruity notes of hops and caramel, with low carbonation and aromatic notes, with fruity Willamette hops and caramel. Recommended to take it at a temperature of 14° to 16°. Ideal to drink in a pint-type glass. Perfect pairing with pancetta and cheeses such as gouda or camembert.
ABV: 8.2%
UBI: 25
Puerto Beer, Robust Porter BottlePairing: A natural Robust Porter from Valparaíso, with aromatic notes of caramel and roasted grains. It is recommended to take it at a temperature of 8° to 12°. Ideal to drink in a pint-type glass. It pairs well with meat, and desserts such as tiramisu and panna cotta.
ABV: 6%
UBI: 24