Beer to pair with lamb meatballs

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  1. Hopdaemon39

    Hopdaemon39 Initiate (0) Dec 27, 2011 New York

    Hey fellow BAs,
    I'm cooking lamb meatballs in a chunky tomato sauce that has some balsamic vinegar and served over couscous for my girlfriend because it's our fourth anniversary and I wanted to get some opinions on what beer would go well with such a dish. I was thinking maybe a dunkel or maybe a lighter scotch ale but I'm not convinced by those ideas. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!
    Thanks
     
    #1 Hopdaemon39, Nov 21, 2013
  2. Stinger80OH

    Stinger80OH Initiate (0) Nov 11, 2011 Ohio

    I would try a not-too-hoppy IPA...something that won't kill your palate but is solid enough to stand up to the boldness of lamb.
     
    #2 Stinger80OH, Nov 21, 2013
  3. Frankso1

    Frankso1 Initiate (0) Nov 16, 2013 California

    Are you putting mint in your meatball? Maybe a spicy saison of sorts or rye.
     
    #3 Frankso1, Nov 21, 2013
  4. Jjski

    Jjski Zealot (632) Nov 2, 2013 New York
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    Fall, meat. Dopplebock, scotch ale (wee heavy), Imperial Porter. Rye is a great idea, Rugbrod or Ithaca 15.

    I personally don't like browns, but DFH Indian Brown is good, if you need to have a strong hop presence.

    Spicy Saison idea great too, just had Oddland and that boy is peppery.

    I was a chef while putting myself through college. I got to eat a lot of lamb- nice sounding dinner you got planned.
     
    #4 Jjski, Nov 22, 2013
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  5. oglmcdgl

    oglmcdgl Initiate (0) Mar 10, 2007 Pennsylvania

    Flanders red
     
    #5 oglmcdgl, Nov 22, 2013
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  6. Chinon01

    Chinon01 Initiate (0) Jan 23, 2007 Pennsylvania

    Yeah I'd try and match the acidic profile of the tomatoes and vinegar and the strong lamb taste with a Flanders or Oud Bruin which both have acidity and color. I'd stay away from hops since there's little fat.
     
    #6 Chinon01, Nov 22, 2013
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