Just in time for grilling season, Jim Koch and the brewers at Samuel Adams have teamed up with celebrated meat expert Jake Dickson to develop the Samuel Adams Boston Lager Cut. We set out to find a cut of steak that would be the ultimate beef and beer flavor combination. The brewers and Jake, owner of Dickson's Farmstand Meats, a specialty meat purveyor in New York's Chelsea Market, collaborated to develop this original beef cut which perfectly pairs with Samuel Adams Boston Lager's complex flavor profile.

Jake developed a range of different cuts of beef to try with Boston Lager. The brewer (Grant), the butcher (Jake), and the chef (our partner David Burke) had the tough job of tasting each of these in search of the perfect combination. After many "trials" they were able to come to a consensus.

The Samuel Adams Boston Lager Cut is a thinly sliced section cut from the top of the sirloin and has a tender texture and big beefy flavor. The Cut runs at a 45 degree angle to the cap of the top sirloin muscle, yielding a tightly grained steak perfect for grilling and slicing. This carving method optimizes the Cut's cooking properties and flavor potential, enhancing the pairing capabilities.

The recommended temperature for serving is medium-rare to medium. Jake suggests searing the steak on high heat for four to five minutes per side. For a more well done finish, follow the searing with four to five minutes of indirect heat in the oven. Samuel Adams Boston Lager is the perfect pairing for this specifically designed cut, the beer's upfront malt flavor matches the caramelized flavors of the meat, and its hoppy finish helps cleanse the palate in preparation for the next bite.

About Jake Dickson

Jake, the owner of Dickson's Farmstand Meats in Chelsea Market New York City, has the same enthusiasm for premium meats that we at Samuel Adams have for high quality craft beer.

The inspiration for the partnership came from a shared passion for quality and innovation ranging from philosophy to business practices. Similar to Jim's passion for ingredients and dedication to changing perceptions of American beer, Jake exercises his passion for high quality meats by making weekly trips to upstate New York to hand select the finest, most humanely-raised meats. He is dedicated to providing premium, farm-raised beef, lamb, pork, goat and poultry and elevating America's taste for artisanal meat products. In fact, his steers are never laid flat, they are transported upright on a hanging rail system to prevent bruising (think of how fruit bruises when stacked in a bowl for too long).

"Since opening my shop in 2009, I've been looking to create something truly unique that my customers have never tasted before," said Jake. "Developing the Samuel Adams Boston Lager Cut with the brewers was a great way to show Americans that the art of butchery goes way beyond fast food burgers—it is truly a craft."

The Samuel Adams Boston Lager Cut is a palate pleaser for the craft beer aficionado and the beef lover alike. This special cut will be available at Dickson's Farmstand Meats and other select retailers.

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