If you are like me, then you prefer to enjoy a tasty grain with a tasty strain. Here are 5 local beers & 5 local recreational marijuana strains that will go well together (in this author’s opinion, of course):
(Oh yeah. This is just a pairing guide for tasting, NOT for drinking. And remember, consume responsibly. We are not responsible for your irresponsibility.)
Beer: Elysian Brewing Co. – Immortal IPA (6.3% ABV)
Strain: CannaSol Farms – Jack Herer
Let’s all forget that Elysian was just acquired by Anheuser Busch (capitolhillseattle.com has a wonderful write up and dialogue about it). Elysian Brewing makes a mean IPA, and this Immortal IPA has a refreshing hop flavor that isn’t overpowered. In our review for Jack Herer, we suggested enjoying the strain with a fragrant IPA – so here’s our choice!
Beer: Fremont Brewing Co. – 77 Select Spring Session IPA (4.0% ABV)
Strain: Dutch Brothers – Seattle Cough
One of my favorite breweries, the Fremont Brewing Company creates a vast amount of select delicious brews – made all the better from the tap at their humble Fremont location. Seattle Cough is a potent strain that will take the drivers seat when combined with this crisp 77 Session IPA – the herb is nitrogen purged to lock in flavors of vanilla, pine and grapefruit. Day = made.
Beer: Pike Brewing Co. – Kilt Lifter Scotch Style Ruby Ale (6.5% ABV)
Strain: High Altitude – Obama Kush
Ach lads, a good thick ale is just what Dr. Fischer ordered. This Kilt Lifter Ruby Ale is malty scrumptious, offering caramel thickness in a style I can only describe as “Scotchtoberfest” (yes, I went there). Such luxurious nature should be accompanied with a presidential nug, namely Obama Kush: a spicy funky specimen worthy of your vote.
Beer: Hale’s Ales Brewery – Supergoose IPA (7.0% ABV)
Strain: Avitas Agriculture – Snoop’s Dream
A classic Northwest brewery, Hale’s Ales has been around since the 1980’s and is located in Fremont. Supergoose is a balanced borderline-imperial IPA. The hoppy flavor will lend itself to Snoop’s Dream’s duality of sweet and spice. Meerkat! With a cape!
Beer: Bellevue Brewing Co. – 425 Pale Ale (4.8% ABV)
Strain: Torch NW – UFO Flower
Pale ale’s are usually light on taste, but this 425 packs a punch of crisp malty love. This author can only recommend sampling generously, preferably from a tap. The flavorful 425 really made me want some UFO Flower, a ludicrously good tasting strain. Picture a white mystery flavored Airhead, smack it some skunk-funk and you’ve got this tasty bud.
(Again. This is just a pairing guide for tasting, NOT for drinking. And remember, consume responsibly. We are not responsible for your irresponsibility.)
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Fischer Campbell
Fischer Campbell is a marijuana review writer for High Above Seattle. His sole purpose and quest is to seek out the perfect strain of local cannabis and follow it up with the perfect weed review.
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