Want to pair your favorite craft beers like an old pro at home or at your local pub with an extensive tap list? Consider these pairing recommendations, courtesy of the Brewers Association.
Witbier:
Lighter seafood dishes like steamed mussels
Blonde ale:
Light food, including chicken, salads and salmon
India Pale Ale:
Strong spicy food and bold, sweet desserts like carrot cake
Double/Imperial IPA: Smoked beef brisket, grilled lamb and southern chicken-fried steak
Amber/red ale:
Chicken, seafood, burgers, and spicy cuisine
Porter:
Barbecue, sausages, roasted meat, and blackened fish
Sweet or Oatmeal stout: Rich, spicy food, including barbecued beef and Szechuan cuisine
Classic pilsner: Light food such as chicken, salads and salmon
American wheat ale: Very light food, including salads, sushi and vegetable dishes
Abbey dubbel:
Barbecue, meat stews, and a thick, hearty steak
