HamberBock
 Hamberbock | |
| Place of origin | United States |
|---|---|
| Region or state | North Dakota |
| Created by | Eric Irani |
| Serving temperature | Ice cold |
| Main ingredients | Light beer, sliced ham |
HamberBock, also known as a Pig Stout, is the name for a beer which has had a slice of ham added to it. Often times a cheaper beer is used because the salt from the ham is said to improve its flavor.
Origin
This combination originates in the city of Bismarck, North Dakota, and is commonly consumed across the American Midwest. Many credit its creation to Eric Irani[1], a Bismarck local, who requested a beer and a snack just before closing time at a local bar. In an effort to punish the patron for ordering so near to close, the bartender shoved a slice of ham into his beer before serving it. Much to everyone's surprise, when Irani tried the drink he reported that the combination was delightful.
Consumption
HamberBock is normally made up of a cheaper beer and a prepacked slice of deli ham. It is often consumed late at night when people's desire for a good tasting drink is overcome by their desire to simply drink and eat. Often served in a similar way to pickle beer[2], with the slice of ham resting in a pint glass of beer. The ham can be eaten during or after the beer is drank, and it is believed to impart a saltier and fattier flavor to the beer.
References
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