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Beer and Bath Bomb Pairings

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By: Chelsea Severtson

Second-Year Brewmaster Student


Beer is something that I have always thought pairs best with experiences. A just-okay beer can be thoroughly enjoyed in the right setting, and a just-okay experience is always better with a beer. The sum is greater than the parts. When a flawless beer and an excellent experience are combined, the synergy often results in pure bliss. Drinking a dank and piney IPA, getting stoked for your next run while sitting in thigh-deep powder halfway up a mountain. Getting cozy on the couch while a blizzard rages outside with a glass of barleywine. Drinking a tall can of AGD in the basement of the Palomino while some unapproachable looking dudes bang on instruments and yell things that I can’t quite make out. These are all fantastic pairings, but one of my absolute favourite experiences to pair with a beer is a bath. This got me thinking, which delicious local beers would pair best with some delectable locally made bath bombs? Here are the pairings I came up with.

Super Saturation from Cabin Brewing paired with Magic Rainbow from Sweet as Candy
     
The Beer: Super Saturation is a New England Pale Ale and one of Cabin Brewing Company’s three core beers. Cabin says they “jammed all the flavours and aromas we possibly could - and then some” into this beer. I say it’s “juicy, juicy, juicy.”
The Bath Bomb: Sweet as Candy is a Calgary-based bath product company that creates bright, fun and highly aromatic products. This bomb is all of those things cranked up to 11.
The Pairing: Exotic vacation got canceled? Don’t sweat it, just hop in the bath with this tropical AF pairing. Close your eyes and take in the mango, pineapple and citrus oozing out of this beer. Take a deep breath. Is that the ocean you smell? It could be, or it could be the blue agave bomb with an aroma that screams ocean breeze. Open your eyes, and you’ll swear you’re sitting in the ocean because of the incredible blue colour this bath bomb creates. The only thing missing is watching fat, lobster-coloured Americans walk down the beach, and I’ll gladly trade that in for Netflix.

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Tiffany from Eighty-Eight Brewing paired with Honey Therapy from All Things Jill   

The Beer: Tiffany is a Rosé Saison that resides on Eighty-Eight Brewing Company’s core beer list. A golden Saison base fermented on red wine must, she’s equal parts classy and sassy.
The Bath Bomb: Honey Therapy is one of 6 bath bombs available at the Apothecary in Inglewood under the label “All Things Jill.” Simple and refined, this bomb is just indulgent enough.
The Pairing: Feeling fancy? Try out this refined and comforting combination. The bath bomb smells like clover honey and oatmeal, while the first sip of beer is bright and dry, with huge wine character and refreshing carbonation. Put on a soundtrack of a babbling brook and you’ll be convinced you’re at a spa. I wonder if they have snacks here?

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Dead Moon Night from Dandy Brewing paired with Vanilla from Biodivinity

The Beer: Dead Moon Night is an Imperial Stout that checks all the boxes you’d expect. Big, dark and boozy, this brew is not messing around.
The Bath Bomb: Biodivinity is a brand new Calgary company making high quality infused bath bombs. This bomb combines a highly moisturizing base with relaxing CBD oil.
The Pairing: Long week? This pairing is for you! The rich vanilla scent of the bath bomb dances perfectly with the espresso and dark chocolate aroma of the beer. The smoothness of the brew is matched by the creaminess of the bomb. This pairing is the ultimate in relaxation. But, between the 10% ABV beer and the CBD infused bomb, be sure you don’t have plans for the rest of the evening.

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