Pizza
Try: Pale ale or lagerA crisp lager refreshes between cheesy bites; a pale ale can work with tomato and browned crust.
Read the beer guide ↗A GOOD MATCH
Beer & Food Pairings
Eight easy beer and food combinations, plus a simple way to find your own favourites.
Start with the food
Try one of three simple ideas: match similar flavours, choose a contrast, or use a crisp beer to refresh your palate after a rich bite. Strength matters too. A very bold beer can hide a delicate dish.
Fish and chips
Try: Pilsner-style lagerA crisp lager is a simple partner for battered fish and salty fries.
Read the beer guide ↗Burgers
Try: Pale ale or amber beerMalt can sit alongside a toasted bun, while a little hop edge keeps a rich bite lively.
Read the beer guide ↗Spicy food
Try: Wheat beer or a gentle lagerA lighter beer can feel refreshing beside heat. A very bitter IPA may make spicy food seem hotter.
Read the beer guide ↗Chocolate dessert
Try: StoutRoasted notes can meet cocoa in a rich dessert. Check sweetness and strength for balance.
Read the beer guide ↗Salad with citrus
Try: Wheat beer or light sourA bright beer can sit beside citrus and fresh vegetables without taking over.
Read the beer guide ↗Cheese board
Try: Lager, pale ale or stoutTry a crisp beer with creamy cheese, then compare a fuller beer with aged cheese.
Read the beer guide ↗Grilled vegetables
Try: Pale aleA pale ale with moderate hops can sit beside char and herb flavours.
Read the beer guide ↗Try the two-glass test
Take a bite, sip one beer, then repeat with another style. Notice whether the food and beer bring out a new flavour, balance each other or cover each other up. Your own taste decides the winner.
Try the Pint Picker ↗Pairings are ideas, not fixed rules. See the CraftBeer.com pairing guide for more suggestions.