Blue Mussels with Bacon & Goose Island’s 312 Urban Wheat Ale

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This recipe spotlights thick-cut bacon, fresh ginger, sweet-tart tamarind and Goose Island’s 312 Urban Wheat Ale – Inspired by the city of Chicago and densely populated with flavor, 312’s spicy aroma of Cascade hops is followed by a crisp, fruity ale flavor delivered in a smooth, creamy body that’s immensely refreshing.

1. Cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Add the garlic, ginger, tamarind paste and beer.
2. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Add mussels and cook for 2 minutes.  Stir in butter.
3. Finish with chopped parsley. Serve with sliced and toasted baguette.

This recipe is brought to you by one of the four featured chefs in the Fish + Fowl Dinner, a five-course dinner paired with Goose Island’s craft beers. Sponsored by The Local Palate, the Fish + Fowl Dinner will be held on Friday, February 13, 2014 in Charleston, SC.