It seems more and more you will find microbreweries recommending food pairings with each of their styles of beer. I think that not only is this a great value added service to the customer, but also helps expand the perception of what beer is. No longer is it just for hot sunny days and downing a 6 pack of your favorite light lager. It really makes beer move more on par with its wine counterpart. When you think about beer and what it is made out of it is much more closely associated with food than wine is. Not every meal goes with fruit (grapes), but almost everything can relate back to beer and the grain it is made out of. Below are some quick beer styles and what they pair best with. I hope next time you cook up your favorite meal or go to your favorite restaurant you will think about what beer goes best with the meal in front of you. Enjoy!
American Lager: Mexican or Asian food
Wit: Salad with a citrus dressing, feta or goat cheese, smoked gouda
American Wheat: lighter foods like shrimp, scallops or seafood cooked with garlic
Pale Ale: Spicy food dishes, smoked meats, or a burger with blue cheese on top
IPA: Spicy foods like curry, or bold and sweet desserts (German chocolate cake), smoke cheeses
Amber Ale: Chili, bbq ribs, grilled chicken, sharp cheddar cheese
Porter: Bacon dishes, smoked brisket or sausages, or Chocolate dishes.
Stout: Salty foods, burger with caramelized onions, oysters
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