I'm back... with Bruery Mischief and nam tok

First post! For real this time. After a false start 2.5 years ago, I'm back.

I've always into food and beer. Until the last year, I've more or less appreciated food and beer independent of each other. Lately, after reading a beer book like "The Brewmasters Table", I've learned to how spectacular a good food/beer paring can be. I want to share the goodness that I come across with anyone who comes across this humble blog.

Today's pairing is The Bruery's Mischief. (recommended by Joe at Walnut Liquorette) and the nam tok from Coconut Bay.

Mischief is a Belgian strong pale ale. The beer pours golden and hazy with a thick, foamy head. and smells of citrus and fruits. The high 8.5%ABV is not noticeable as it is well concealed by light malt, crisp hops, and a dash of spice.

Nam tok is Isan (northeast Thailand) style meat salad. I had mine with pork, but it is also common to have it with beef. The meat is grilled and then mixed with roasted rice powder, strands red onion, mint leaves, lime juice and chili.

The pairing was excellent. Mischief had enough hops to withstand the nam tok's barrage of heat. Mischief also had enough citrus and spice of it's own to echo that found evenly permeated in the nam tok.