I love a good bagel topped with chopped liver. What is the best beer to serve with it? 'it is a fairly rich dish, so I am leaning towards a pils or munich helles to cut through it. Recipe. http://www.davidlebovitz.com/2013/01/chicken-liver-pate-recipe-schmaltz-michael-ruhlman/
I can't disagree with that. Not a big fan of liver myself, though I grew up with it, but I know how it goes. I might consider a tripel or bigger saison, maybe a Duvel or Orval would stand up to it. Don't think a darker beer, like a Dubbel/Quad or Stout would work as well, and the bitterness of an IPA may not mesh well. Let us know what you found out.
Great question. I will be upbraided someday, understandably, by a Frenchman for saying this, but I love faro with fois gras (God forgive me for eating it). The tartness helps cut through the gras and the sweetness works well with the fois. So, maybe something similarly sweet, tart and cleansing will work for you? I agree with the above about a hoppy beer, as I fear the liver would bring out metallic notes, and I'd wonder the same actually for an Orval or Duvel. Let us know.
One more vote for Orval, also Prairie Americana or a tart-ish saison (Sante Adarius, Ale Apothecary, HF, Off Color, etc).