Friday 6 February 2009

Wheat Beer with La Gina

Inspired by our colleagues in Didsbury we are going to try to create our own wheaty fruit beer.

By itself Konig Ludwig Weissbeir Hell (£2.10 a bottle) is a light, citrusy wheat beer from Munich. "Hell" means pale or golden in colour, if you are looking for a beer like this you should ask for a Helles beer.

La Gina fruit-based aperitifs are made in Rome and the range includes Limoncello, White Peach Cello, Raspberry Cello and Orange Cello. We have some miniatures on sale for £1.99 each. Perfect for tasting, cooking and mixing.

We found this cheeky concoction to be quite a pleaser. The delicate fruit flavour of the liquore softens the yeast tones of the beer, strangely the La Gina has a maraschino like taste, reminiscent of a fresh brown paper bag full of ripe cherries. Smooth and very clean - this is a real treat.

Ross & Gina

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