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Penfold007 · 20/10/2015 13:22

Do you have any redcurrant jelly? Try stirring a spoonful through the stew, ale can be bitter and the sweetness balances the flavour, taste and add more if needed. No jelly add teaspoon of sugar, taste and adjust.

Pangurban1 · 20/10/2015 16:06

Thank you Penfold. I'll give that a try.

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TinklyLittleLaugh · 20/10/2015 21:06

Did you cook it for long enough? Beef in ale is bitter if you take it out too early. Try cooking it a bit longer.

macnab · 21/10/2015 16:38

Definitely add sugar, it needs something sweet to counteract the bitterness.

MilkyChops · 22/10/2015 19:42

Redcurrant jelly is lovely in stews.

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MrsCampbellBlack · 22/10/2015 19:43

The recipe I use for this which is very old has a spoonful of sugar.

DoctorTwo · 22/10/2015 20:24

It depends on which ale he's suggested. If it's a pale ale or a bitter then yes, it will be bitter. I'd suggest using Sam Smith's Nut Brown or a London Porter, or Theakston's Old Peculier, they are superb with beef. Lighter ales do not suit beef at all. Too hoppy and not enough sweetness.

goodasitgets · 23/10/2015 19:43

I use that recipe (if it's the ministry of food one)
I add mushrooms, swap the onion for shallots, add oxo cube and sometimes some lea and perrins

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