Pair These Beers With Your Leftover Christmas Cookies
Champagne isn't the only type of alcohol perfect for New Year's Eve. The Brass Tap's Calvin Boayue joins Cheddar with some holiday beer pairings perfect for washing down your leftover holiday cookies. He explains the best brews to pair with chocolate and heavy seasonal meals.
Boayue helps compare and contrast how wine pairings shape up with beer pairings. He also updates us on the hottest trends in the craft beer industry today. As the general manager of The Brass Tap's Whitehall Ferry Terminal location, he discusses which brews the holiday rush was most attracted to.
Finally, Boayue shares The Brass Tap's unique approach to franchising its bars and restaurants around the country. With dozens of locations in twenty states, the beer expert says the chain stands out for its focus on atmosphere and entertainment. He also gives some helpful tips on what to do with all those leftover cookies that didn't get eaten during Christmas break.
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