613966 Wed Apr 22 00:47:15 -0700 2009 5 35 Beer 0 4617241 What kind of beer would you serve with a traditional veal osso bucco. I haven't decided if I will serve the veal shanks with rissoto Milanese or cheese polenta. Wed Apr 22 00:47:15 -0700 2009 206877 jpc8015 1 4622872 I'd go with a Trappist or Abbey style ale- something like Chimay or Ommegang- assertive enough with some fruity/spicy/vinous characteristics. Thu Apr 23 14:02:21 -0700 2009 4617241 12713 TongoRad 1 4623594 That's a tough pairing, IMO. If you are lucky enough to find it, I'd suggest Russian River's Consecration. It's a sour Belgian brown ale aged with currants in cabernet barrels. I think the sourness would handle the tomatoes well, and the vinous notes would complement the wine flavors in the dish. If you can't find that, you might consider something like La Roja from Jolly Pumpkin, which is a sour barrel-aged red ale. Personally, I'd stay away from Abbey-style beers with that menu - osso buco has some delicate flavors, and the assertive fruity esters and strong alcohol flavors of abbey ales would run roughshod over them, IMO. Thu Apr 23 18:01:09 -0700 2009 4617241 10809 Josh 2 4623703 Funny thing is Consecration was the first beer I thought of, must have something to do with our names... Consecration available here: http://www.klwines.com/detail.asp?sku=1045244 Thu Apr 23 18:46:38 -0700 2009 4623594 51760 joshekg 3 4623997 That's actually a really good price. I paid $25 at the brewery. Thu Apr 23 21:16:20 -0700 2009 4623703 10809 Josh 1 4632845 Bier de Garde would be my pick. Mon Apr 27 11:29:27 -0700 2009 4617241 12014 LStaff