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GREAT BEER PAIRINGS:
J&G STEAKHOUSE
Forget about wine pairings! We hail the hop. We’re all about pairing our favorite craft brews with delicious dishes from Valley restaurants. Alison Bailin Batz » The Entertainer!
“J&G Steakhouse is known for many things—be it our Wine Spectator Awards of Excellence or our Devoured Phoenix Gold Medals. But for beer pairings? Yes! Our entire team, including Michelin starred founder Jean-Georges Vongerichten, takes just as much pride in helping our guests pair their meals with craft beer selections as we do in helping them to find great wine and cocktail offerings. In addition to all of the amazing local beers we offer, we are proud to introduce our guests to craft beers we find from all across the nation, including harder-to-get brews from Pennsylvania and the East Coast. If you haven’t yet visited J&G and ordered a fabulous premium meat or seafood dish—or even our molten chocolate cake—and paired it with one of our craft beer selections out on the patio at sunset, what are you waiting for?” - Jacques Qualin, chef de cuisine at J&G Steakhouse at The Phoenician Resort
BEER
Brewery: Nimbus Brewing Company in Tucson Style: Southwestern Blond Ale Name: Dirty Guera Perhaps one of the most balanced craft beers in the Southwest, this blond ale has been a show-stopper for Nimbus since its debut more than 15 years ago. They use select Perle and German Hallertau hops in Guera, which result in an amazing floral nose to the beer. It is bright and golden to the eye, crisp on the tongue and extremely refreshing without being overly sweet. There is a distinct hint of peach flavor as well, so a perfect pairing with so many of our dishes during the summer months.
J&G DISH
Dish: Foie Gras Terrine Why: Surprise! Our award-winning foie gras terrine, which is being served with a heavenly rhubarb compote and fresh country bread, works perfectly with this blond ale. The floral and fruit notes in the beer enhance the flavor of the rhubarb exponentially, without overpowering or taking center stage from the foie gras and its rich, buttery glory.
J&G Steakhouse at The Phoenician Resort
6000 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale , 480.214.8000, jgsteakhousescottsdale.com
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BEER GEAR
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