Unlock a new skill by mastering beer and food pairing. The following suggestions aim to impress you and your friends taste buds at your next gathering. It`s easy and the only requirement for successfully practicing this art is having fun and following your own likings. Yes, beer is a good stand-alone drink, but we can`t deny its friendly nature. Sides or meals, beer gives and receives compliments no matter the situation, so to say.
For a drink as innocent as a lager, there are many food pairings that could go well with it. The light drink does not have overpowering flavours to it and that gives it the versatility it is known for. The absence of strong flavours does not imply a precise ending to your culinary story, so enjoy it! Feel free to add it to spicy dishes like hot wings and noodles, or perhaps fish and chips.
The IPA`s are remarkable for their subtle bitterness. If you feel the need for a kick in taste you can opt for a double IPA that is even stronger in bitterness and incorporates sharper herbal notes. Beer buddies thinks that nothing works better with a fair IPA than a nice steak, BBQ ribs, fajitas or curry!
Pizza night! Sure, a cold soda would hit the spot but here at Beer Buddies, the only cold one we are interested in is beer. So, beer it is. Amber ales. This charming reddish beer has sweet caramelly nuances and high crisp. An amber ale will offer a sweet and salty balance to your meal and cleanse your palette afterwards.
Chocolate calls for… more chocolate. A chocolaty stout compliments chocolate desserts. If you do not have a sweet tooth, you can pair it very easily with lobster. And if you are really that picky, I guess a barbecue will do. What makes it suitable for barbecues is its roasted aromas, but the thing it makes it a heaven match for delicate desserts is its silky-smooth texture.
Europe is the warm, cosy house of Dark Lagers. No wonder these lagers make most justice to traditional European dishes. Your goulash or sausages have never had a better companion before. The pungent seasoning along with the undercover sweetness of the beer complement each other and create a powerful hook for the ones in charge of tasting. There is something ethereal about the moment the roasted, nutty, playfully sweet taste of a dark lager meet the rich, savoury delicacies of Europe. Try this and tell us how it was for you to levitate for the first time.
Several foods can make a dream team with a wheat beer. Rhyme not intended. Wheat beers are moderate and often have citrusy infusions. Try to put it next to pastries, salads or a cheese platter and experiment different culinary contrasts.
The reasoning behind the way you pair your food and drinks is only motivated by your purpose. Whether you want to align the items based on their intensity or put them in contrast to highlight their unique features, we suggest you enjoy your beers however you want! All the way down to the boot!
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