What to drink with chopped liver?

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by DaddyDan, Nov 23, 2015.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. DaddyDan

    DaddyDan Initiate (0) Aug 15, 2004 Connecticut

  2. JrGtr

    JrGtr Pooh-Bah (1,775) Apr 13, 2006 Massachusetts
    Pooh-Bah

    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.
     
  3. ManforallSaisons

    ManforallSaisons Pooh-Bah (1,554) Mar 20, 2008 Belgium
    Pooh-Bah

    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.
     
  4. atpca

    atpca Pooh-Bah (1,652) Jun 10, 2013 California
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    One more vote for Orval, also Prairie Americana or a tart-ish saison (Sante Adarius, Ale Apothecary, HF, Off Color, etc).
     
  5. evilcatfish

    evilcatfish Pooh-Bah (2,116) May 11, 2012 Missouri
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Never actually paired beer with chopped liver, but for some reason an English bitter sounds good
     
  6. RogelioRodriguez

    RogelioRodriguez Initiate (0) Nov 7, 2015 California

    Orvall and offal :slight_smile: Yup!
     
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.