An icy-cold brew is so refreshing on a scorching day, but beer isn’t just for summer.
By Lisa Truesdale
When it comes to pairing beer with food, you can choose to complement the flavors or contrast them. Here are a few of our favorite food/beer pairings:
Comfort Food: Chili, Mexican Food
Try This: Blonde Ale, Witbier, Helles, Sour Ale, IPA
Why? Soft, malty flavor alleviates the spice level,
but doesn’t overpower the dish
We Like: Avery Brewing Co. White Rascal
Comfort Food: Chicken Pot Pie
Try This: IPA
Why? Complements the natural
flavors, but helps cut the fattiness
We Like: Mountain Sun Illusion Dweller IPA
Comfort Food: Grilled Veggies
Try This: Dry Stout, Schwarzbier
Why? Balances sweetness and richness
We Like: Bootstrap Brewing Worthog Stout
Comfort Food: Hearty Soups and Stews
Try This: Stout, Porter
Why? A bold beer like a stout or porter
complements the richness of a
full-flavored beef stew
We Like: 300 Suns Old Burlington Stout
Comfort Food: Italian Food
Try This: Pilsner
Why? Malt sweetness balances the acidity of tomatoes and “sings” with basil
We Like: The Post Howdy Beer
Western Pilsner
