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MODERN MARGARITA
Forget about wine pairings! We hail the hop. We’re all about pairing our favorite craft brews with delicious dishes from Valley restaurants. BEER
Brewery: Papago Brewing Company Style: Light Wheat Ale Name: Orange Blossom
We carry the Papago Brewing Company’s Orange Blossom by the can at Modern Margarita in Phoenix. It’s a creamsicle in a can...with a little hops. Expect notes of fresh orange zest and a surprisingly rich vanilla taste on the tongue. On the nose, there is a bit of honey sweetness, but the ale itself is not sickly sweet at all.
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Fried or grilled fish tacos Alison Bailin Batz » The Entertainer!
“Taco and tequila bars can do beer, too! While Modern Margarita has earned a reputation for our fresh, flavorful margaritas and eye-popping list of than 60 highland and lowland Blanco, Reposado and Anejo tequilas, we are proud to offer more than a dozen Mexican and American beers by the can and on tap. Our team takes extra pride in helping our guests pair great beer with our award-winning tacos. Have you ever tried carne asada tacos with a hoppy IPA? How about chicken tacos with a malty amber ale? If not, come by and visit us any day here at Modern Margarita and we’ll show you what you’ve been missing.” —Judd Cummings, chef and director of kitchen operations
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Both our beer-battered mahi mahi with spicy slaw, lime-spiked aioli, pickled peppers, cilantro, onions and cabbage as well as our grilled mahi mahi with pico de gallo, spiked aioli, cilantro, onion and cabbage are tailor-made to pair with the orange blossom. Given the lightness of dishes, both allow for the ale’s hint of bright citrus and a creamy vanilla finish to shine through.
Modern Margarita
5410 E. High Street, Suite 115, Phoenix 602.795.8111, modernmargarita.com
BEER GEAR
Jasmine Kemper » The Entertainer!
If keeping your beers cold is a struggle during the summer months, investing in a beer growler may solve all of your troubles. With the Hydro Flask Insulated Stainless Steel Beer Growler, your brews will stay cold for up to 24 hours, which means every sip you take will be as refreshing as the first. It also holds up to 64 oz., so it’s the perfect to take on-the-go to share (or not share) with friends. It’s the first stainless steel insulated growler of its kind, and was crafted to keep beers fresher for longer periods of time. Whether you’re on the beach, camping under the stars or relaxing at home with friends, this top-of-the-line growler makes it easy to keep all of your favorite brews chilled and tasting fresh. Available at hydroflask.com