From the Foodie series.

Having been commissioned to create this still life painting for Troegs Brewing Co. in Hershey, PA, was quite an honor. Their goal was to have me paint a double portrait of cheese and beer with aged Gouda which pairs perfectly with their Troegenator Double Bock for their collection and also to promote and inspire submissions to their "Art of Troegs" annual contest.

Troegs Independent brewing welcomes Troegs-inspired art from the 11 lucky states they distribute to. The top winners get major cash awards, a trip with accommodations and honors at their big reception/party at the Brewery in Hershey Park, PA. The visit alone is quite a treat, their tour is wonderful and the cafeteria fit for foodies. It's pretty much heaven.

The Troegenator Double Bock pairs perfectly with an extra aged Gouda and for this painting I reached out to my friends at The Farm at Doe Run, not too far from Troegs. They were happy to give me something as good or better than a five year aged Gouda; they sent me a spectacular wedge of "St Malachi Reserve". This cheese is an award winning gouda style cheese that is decadent. While it's only aged for just under two years, it tastes better than a five year Gouda.

It's good to pair two of my favorite Pennsylvania indulgences!

Origin: USA, Pennsylvania

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