I love taking a wander around the Farmers' Market. The colours are so vibrant and all the veg, fruit, meat and even the in-season game are in their peak condition. The piles of beautifully red tomatoes, lush greens and fresh-caught fish inspire me to get back to the basics of food and beer to appreciate them in the form they were meant to be in. If you, too, are excited to eat a peach for the sake of eating a peach--without any fuss--here are some of my favourite beers that will go along perfectly with the best that the deep summer offers.
Artichoke: Birra del Borgo My Antonia
Beetroot: Hoegaarden
Blueberries: Erdinger Kristall
Chicken (Grilled): Anchor Porter
Corn on the Cob: Camden Town Hells Lager
Halibut: To Øl Blossom
Lamb (Grilled): Runaway American Brown Ale
Langoustines: Jever
Monkfish: Salopian Darwin’s Origin
Sardines: Saison Dupont
Peaches: Lindemans Pecheresse
Peas: Schneider Weisse Grünes (Tap 4)
Queen Scallops: Harviestoun Old Engine Oil
Runner Beans: Früh Kölsch
Radishes: Augustiner Helles
Strawberries: Wiper and True Milkshake
Tomatoes: Siren Liquid Mistress
As always, the best part of beer and food pairing is discovering what works for you, yourself. I hope that this simple list is a suitable cheat-sheet to get you well on your way with your own discoveries!