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got the outlaws coming round for a meal and gonna try to make a beef and ale stew.

got the recipe from Jamie but just wondering what's the best ale to use


 
Posted : 28/12/2010 11:18 am
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Theakstons all the way..thick, heavy and strong taste. The alcohol evaporates so dont believe the tosh of all getting drunk etc, also dont skimp use a large bottle,one swig for you, rest in the stew. a regular for me and the missus......oh yeh, stick some chestnuts in as well cook for longer than it says....


 
Posted : 28/12/2010 11:23 am
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Agreed , any 'heavy' dark bitter or Stout . Stronger the better like Old Perculier (sp) or Guiness if nowt else available.


 
Posted : 28/12/2010 11:25 am
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cheers lads i'll try the Old perculier


 
Posted : 28/12/2010 11:36 am
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theakstons old peculiar.


 
Posted : 28/12/2010 11:37 am
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McEwans Champion for me in my stew.


 
Posted : 28/12/2010 12:14 pm
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Hobgoblin or Guinness , something with a strong flavour.


 
Posted : 28/12/2010 12:19 pm
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I'd agree with the above.. Darker beers would work best but, in truth I doubt it would make much difference.

Of course you could use Carlsberg Special Brew 😈


 
Posted : 28/12/2010 12:57 pm
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Old speckled hen


 
Posted : 28/12/2010 4:01 pm
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[url= http://www.gastronomydomine.com/?p=493 ]Best beef caserole out[/url]

Its probably a bit late for you now but I usually do this for New Years Day having pre-cooked the day before - that's the secret to a class Guinness caserole (I know, I know not ale!), long, slow and re-heated gets rid of any bitterness - as for the pickled walnuts I often don't half them and bung them in whole. Terrific dish

TS


 
Posted : 28/12/2010 4:17 pm
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You need to marinade overnight or the meat does not absorb the flavour


 
Posted : 28/12/2010 4:24 pm