Give the gift of Corona refreshment Now

Along with chilly weather comes savory comfort foods and pungent spices. Imagine your favorite seasonal snacks: cookies, egg nog, Bailey's and coffee, flavored lattes, and apple pie. All of these share the rich, spiced aroma that we typically associate with the holiday season. As the seasons transform into autumn, bake shops and cafes bring forth their seasonal menu items. On a crisp, cold morning, nothing curbs a craving such as a mug of spiced coffee or a hot pumpkin muffin. When we commonly think of baked goods and warm drinks when we think of seasonal foods, another favorite that springs to mind is seasonal beers. While a coffee drinker may look forward to the return of their favorite pumpkin spice latte, a beer connoisseur might wait patiently for the reintroduction of their favorite pumpkin ale. In 2008, seasonal beers were the best selling craft beer in the nation. There is surely something to be said for the effect seasonal food and beverages may have on our holiday spirit. The principle of beer and food pairing is especially relevant with holiday and seasonal beers, since they are typically spiced differently than their year round counterparts. To learn the best way of pairing seasonal beers, it is important to know the numerous kinds that are out there. Oktoberfest beers are often aged and as a result have a robust flavor. These pair best with hearty meat dishes such as steak and potatoes. Harvest ales are made with seasonal spices and ingredients. These bold flavors pair well with the bold, rich foods the holidays are known best for. I’m certain you can place a few bets on which foods pair well with a pumpkin beer. Pumpkin is really a very neutral ingredient and lends itself to making for a good ale or lager. These beers pair well with lighter meats such as pork and chicken as well as seasonal vegetables such as corn and squash. It also pairs well with pumpkin pie. At Baskets By Rita we know a few things about pairing good beers with luxury foods. Any of our seasonal beer baskets come with an array of cheese, crackers, chocolates, and sausages paired to awaken your taste buds. Take for instance our Corona Beer Gift Basket. A Corona beer gift basket filled with Corona Extra a premier import beer. To make this gift complete we paired the 6-pack of Corona with a great assortment of sweet salty spicy snack foods. Send this beer basket for a birthday gift, welcome home gift, thank you gift or even get well. A Corona beer gift that just needs the lime and a few friends to enjoy. A Tabasco tin filled with spicy chocolates, Key Lime white chocolate cookies, buttered popcorn, tortilla chips and salsa, honey roasted peanuts, crackers, Wisconsin cheddar cheese and beef jerky.. If you would like to give a unique, customized person this holiday season, why not think about sending a beer basket? I can’t imagine a better treat for cuddling up by the fire and indulging in good foods than cracking open a cool, Oktoberfest beer and absorbing the bliss and warmth of the season. Happy holidays! If you found this article interesting or know of someone else who could find it valuable, please don’t hesitate to pass it on via email, Facebook, or Twitter. Thanks a lot!   http://twitter.com/basketsbyrita http://www.facebook.com/pages/Baskets-By-Rita/138008009558273