Wines pairing, cognac pairing, whisky pairing dinners.
I have tried them all, some on a weekly basis, especially so for wine pairing ones. Another common affair are Guinness pairing dinners, where the ubiquitous Guinness beef/lamb stew, Guinness ice cream has now become a commonplace.
Still, being a food connoisseur, I opined that every meal; simple or luxuriant, can be a journey of discovery. Top chefs spent their lifetime experimenting and studying how the match and combination of different ingredients and produce can come together to create that coveted “taste” that both please and excite our jaded human palate. And it is this ongoing affair that keeps dining exciting.

One of my recent culinary experiences was a beer infused and beer pairing dinner with authentic Italian cocktail food.
Now, to be honest, beer with food ain’t anything new. The proliferation of pubs cum restaurants around the city can attest to that.
But beers with Italian cocktails? That’s probably not something you’ll come across everyday. Neither is Tiger Crystal, the limited edition brew from Tiger which is back again for the 2nd consecutive year, in conjunction with the year-end festive season.

I have to admit that I have not heard of Tiger Crystal prior to this, since I’m not much of a beer drinker. Sipping it over dinner for the first time just last week, I can vouch that the name suited the lager perfectly; clean, crisp and clear taste and refreshingly smooth down the throat.
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