Gift From The Kitchen Gods: Sierra Nevada's Pale Ale Mustard ~ The Garden of Eating

Monday, December 21, 2009

Gift From The Kitchen Gods: Sierra Nevada's Pale Ale Mustard

I am a big fan of mustard. I like lots of varieties -- stone ground, whole seed, Dijon, even plain old "yellow" on occasion. But they're all mustarda non grata with me since I discovered Sierra Nevada's (yes, the beer makers) Pale Ale & Honey Spice mustard.

Sierra Nevada's Pale Ale mustard, courtesy of Sierra Nevada web site

Its mustard-y bite is cut by a delightfully rich sweetness. Unlike most honey mustards, the sweetness is not at all overwhelming and it's both subtle and delicious. It's my new favorite for sandwiches and I also like to throw a dollop into salad dressings. An 8-ounce costs just $3.50-$4.00. Give it a try!

Sierra Nevada makes a number of other mustards though I'm so enamored of the Pale Ale that I have not yet had a chance to try them. And they've just begun making an organic cheddar that is tasty.