EL BULLI'S BEER CREATION

THE BEER THAT EL BULLI BREWED 

Estrella Damm Inedit is a creation of Ferran Adria and the team at El Bulli’s, a unique never-been-done-before beer blend. This creation is meant to go with food but I found it goes perfectly well without it also. It is one of the best, if not the best, beers that I’ve tasted.

Inedit – as you know, there are other varieties of Estrella - was created to pair “with the most exquisite and challenging foods. Foods that contain: citrus and oils...Bitter notes:...Asparagus, Artichokes...Oily textures: salmon, tuna, fatty cheese.”

Built a meal around those challenges, salmon and asparagus on the main course, and the beer, served in wine glasses, was a splendid match. It is cloudy, is lightly carbonated, has a creamy texture and the soft full body leaves a long and lasting finish.

Next challenge doesn't appear on the shortlist. This was a
curry, one from the Green Saffron range picked up at Mahon Farmer’s Market. Again, the beer performed brilliantly, necessitating a rush down to Bradley’s in North Main Street to stock up for the future.

It is recommended that Inedit is enjoyed chilled in a white wine glass and kept in an ice bucket before serving. Just like wine, it comes in a 75cl bottle and costs €4.99. A bit more than normal but this beer is also much more than your normal can or bottle.