First time trying Trdelník — completely converted

I had never tried Trdelník before this visit and I wasn't sure what to expect. The malty from beer braises taste hit immediately and made sense of the dish in a way descriptions never quite do. Czech beer is an ingredient I'd not encountered used quite like this before.

The a ski resort lunch setting added something to the experience — this kind of food makes sense in that environment. Czech cuisine is inseparable from beer culture, one of the world's highest per-capita consumption nations. My server recommended slivovitz plum brandy alongside and it was exactly right. I've been telling everyone to try Trdelník. Outstanding first encounter.