Pairing food and beverages began when agriculture was starting to become more prominent in Egyptian, Greek, and Roman civilizations. Of course, we still have menu pairings to this day, I’d say it has advanced significantly. Food science was booming in the 20th century and at the present time we have global travel and advanced technology to assist in our menu pairing endeavors. Today, I would like to focus on some of our products that pair well with certain cuisines.

Bell’s Christmas Ale: Salmon or smoked meat, Brie, Gouda, Havarti, and Swiss pair well with this Strong Scotch Ale featuring rich malt flavors with an emphasis on caramel and toffee.

Elysian Space Dust: Curried dishes and Thai cuisine featuring shellfish, Monterey or Pepper Jack, Gorgonzola, Limburger, and Cheddar pair well with this IPA due to its fruit, resin, citrus, floral, and pine flavors.

Brooklyn Brewery’s Brooklyn Lager: This Vienna Lager pairs best with German and Latin American cuisine or pork due to the refreshing bitterness, floral hop aroma, and caramel malt finish.

Samuel Adams Winter Lager: Small plates of Satay, baked Brie, Brussel sprouts, bacon, roasted duck or turkey, beef stew, or even carrot cake pair perfectly accompanied by this Winter Lager with malty flavors of baked bread and mildly sweet caramel, a squeeze of orange citrus and gently spiced cinnamon.

Shiner Bock: This International Dark Lager won many awards for its rich roasted barley malt and German specialty hops which pairs well with Mexican cuisine, seafood such as sushi, Limburger, and Gouda cheese.

Redbridge Lager: BBQ, beef, fish, pasta, porkchops, shellfish, and spicy foods pair perfectly with this gluten free International Pale Lager due to its dry and crisp flavors like bread, crackers, and corn.

Landshark Lager: Pairing best with BBQ, Indian, Latin American, or Thai cuisines due to this being a very clean balanced beer with a crisp finish.

Rolling Rock: Clean, balanced, and crisp with subtle bites. This American Style Lager pairs exceptional with shrimp, asparagus, and Pepper Jack cheese.

Bud Light & Budweiser Cheladas: Flavored beer with a fiery kick of clamato, herbs, vegetables, and spices pairs well with ceviche, chicken enchiladas, tamales, and taquitos.

Ritas: Bud Light mixed into a refreshing margarita with flavors such as lime, mango, and strawberry, pairs well with curry, chipotle, and buffalo chicken.

101 North Cabernet Sauvignon: This red wine featuring smooth notes of red cherry, rich blackberry, and a toasted oak finish pairs effortlessly with beef jerky, grilled meats, lamb, chocolate, and the classic, cheese and crackers.

Boone and Crocket Straight Rye Whiskey: Handcrafted Rye Whiskey with tastes of caramel, wild berries, and sweet corn pairs superbly with aged hard cheeses, dried fruits, nuts, chocolate, and smoked salmon.

Try some of these pairings for yourself to see which one you like best!