The number one rule of beer and food pairing is that there are no wrong answers, says Epicurious. However, the world of beer is very complex, seeing as the spectrum of beers is even wider and more diverse than the spectrum of wines. There are some schools of thought that tout the "complimentary flavors" approach, where a spicy ale would match a spicy noodle dish. The opposite also seems to work, though - a cheesy, dense pizza goes well with a light lager to help you wash it down.
To save you a lecture and lesson on the complexities of beer and all of its nuances, ingredients, accents, textures and flavors, we're going to offer you four amazing beer and food pairings for you to experience firsthand.
An IPA, like Rogue Farms 7 Hop IPA, goes amazingly with a spicy curry served with homemade naan. The signature bitterness of the almost citrusy, herby-tasting beer cuts through the creamy, rich, spicy notes of the curry, explains Serious Eats.
A sour beer, like La Folie Sour Brown Ale, can be paired with a grilled flank steak with root vegetables, says Craft Beer. They explain that the sourness of the beer helps enhance the umami, earthy flavors of the dish.
A strong, peach-accented ale like Great Divide Peach Grand Cru served with sauteed peaches over vanilla ice cream is an amazing dessert course, says Sunset. You can never have too much peach!
An imperial stout, like Bells Black Note Stout, can be served with foie gras on rye crackers. The deep, strong flavor of the stout overpowers almost everything, says Tring Brewery, but foie gras with its rich, flavor will stand up to the stout and create an impressive combination when served as an appetizer.
