Gourmet Global

I was never a big beer drinker. Once in a while, I would drink a Corona
or Grolsch (whenever I am in Holland, where my Mom’s family is from).
When I was in college I used to drink Amstel Light, but I outgrew that
affinity years ago. I am more a mixed drink kind of person - the
typical , fruity drinks that women like - Green Apple Martinis and
Malibu with Pineapple are two of my faves.

It was only when I started living with someone who was a big beer
drinker that I started drinking beer on a regular basis. He got me to
try a lot of different beers so I can find ones that I really liked.
Some I hated - they were either too bitter or just had no taste at all
(especially light beers). Years ago, a friend of mine had gotten me to
try Guinness and I practically threw up right there in the bar. so I
have pretty much stayed far, far away from stout. So it took a long
time, but I finally bit the bullet and agreed to try Dragon Stout and
the beginning I said it was good. But the more I drink it, the more I
love it. It is now my favorite beer. Most beers I usually nurse and it
will take me at least an hour to finish one. This is the only beer that
I can drink like soda or juice. It is sweet, smooth and pleasant, with
the spicy flavors of the Caribbean. Usually, I just drink it when I am
hanging out.

However, the other night I ate it with dinner. I had made some Indian
food - Dahl and Basmati rice with a lamb curry and okra (bhindi) - a
medium spicy curry - not the blazing heat of Vindaloo, but more heat
than is found in Korma and oh Lord, it was Heaven on Earth.

The sweetness of the Dragon Stout was a perfect marriage with the heat
of the curry. Maybe that is why it is brewed in Jamaica, where people
can enjoy their Dragon Stout with their chicken and goat curry.

In NY, you can find it it any Caribbean neighborhood and some specialty
liquor stores. If you like curry, I suggest you getting some ice cold
Dragon Stout to go with it!