A pita stuffed with herby falafel, cucumber, tomato, red onion, hummus, and tzatziki, is more than just a favorite of vegetarians, it’s a sandwich that satisfies vegetable, protein, and sauce cravings all at the same time. Somewhat of a textural dream, the pita also hits a wide variety of flavors, from pickled components to garlic-forward hummus to aromatic and punchy spices in the falafel. It’s a fresher and lighter take on a sandwich that is well-suited to an equally fresh and light beer, such as a saison.
This farmhouse-style ale is light in body with distinct earthy, spiced, and fruit notes that play perfectly with the flavors in a falafel pita. Dry, with vigorous carbonation and subtle barnyard funk, a saison is a vegetable medley’s best friend, and vice versa. The yeasty notes from the beer align themselves with the yogurt-based tzatziki sauce, while the spices in the falafel, like cumin and coriander, are matched by the citrus, clove, and pepper notes in the beer. The dance between the two makes a brilliant pairing that feels fresh and flavorful. Holy Mountain Brewing Company’s, Witchfinder, is a crushable saison with bright aromatics and soft minerality that I adore and highly recommend.
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