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VOERTSEK IPA & JALAPENO POPPERS Cederberg Brewery’s Voertsek IPA is a beer that doesn't have that lingering bitterness, while being hoppy enough for any hop lover to enjoy. It’s an easy- drinking IPA, the hoppiness works well with the stringy cheese that oozes out when you take your first bite, adding additional flavour to the neutral flavours of themozzarella. Themozzarella-stuffed jalapeno, wrapped in bacon, with a thick and crispy double-breaded and golden- brown coating, is the perfect partner for the citrus aroma of this IPA, which cuts through that richness and brings balance to the meal. CEDERBERG BREWERY MERMAID PALE ALE & INDIAN CUISINE You might expect a high-carbonated hop- forward beer to create an intense burn in combination with a curry, however, I highly suggest having a Mermaid Pale Ale with spicy and complex dishes. The sweet malt flavours from the beer pairs incredibly well with a thick and savoury vindaloo, cutting through the heat. Add a butter naan to the mix, and you have a winning combination. The darkness of the vindaloo is dulcified by the malty Mermaid flavours. The relatively low hop flavour in this beer accentuates the coriander and cumin spices and the smokiness from the dark gravy. If a vindaloo is not your first choice, a Butter Chicken is another great dish to enjoy with this beer. Some of these beers might be hard to find at your local liquor store, so it only makes sense to treat yourself to a great pairing when you have the chance. Quality beer deserves quality food. BERG RIVER BREWERY ontapmag.co.za | Autumn 2023 | 39