Beer that pair with

Japanese

Across 23 related dishes — most-paired first.

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Imperial Stout

6 dishes

Stouts & porters

Massive: chocolate, espresso, often bourbon-barrel-aged.

Why it works

Sweet-roasty, citrus-edged, and bitter-soft pours all keep dessert from cloying.

Works with Japanese Beef · Japanese Kobe Beef · Japanese Wagyu Beef · Japanese Pan Noodles With Spicy Beef +2 more Japanese Beef · Japanese Kobe Beef · Japanese Wagyu Beef · Japanese Pan Noodles With Spicy Beef · Roasted Japanese Sweet Potatoes With Scallion Butter · Japanese Wagyu And Australian Kobe Beef Tenderloin With Oxtail Jus

Berliner Weisse

Sours & lambics

Light, tart, often served with fruit syrups.

Why it works with Japanese Plum Wine

Tropical, citrus-bright, and lightly tart pours echo the fruit at the center of the plate.

Czech Pilsner

Lagers & pilsners

A touch richer and breadier than its German cousin.

Why it works with Japanese Style Shrimp Or Prawns Tempura

Hard carbonation and citrus scrub frying oil off the palate between bites.

Fruited Sour

Sours & lambics

Raspberry, peach, cherry. The easy entry point.

Why it works with Japanese Plum Wine

Tropical, citrus-bright, and lightly tart pours echo the fruit at the center of the plate.

Gose

Wheat beers

Salty, sour, coriander-tinged.

Why it works with Grilled Vegetable Ribbons- Zucchini, Japanese Eggplant, Yellow Squash, With A Grilled Tomato Salsa C

Citrus and salt cut chile heat and refresh between fatty tortilla bites.

Mexican Lager

Lagers & pilsners

Light, neutral, lime-loving.

Why it works with Grilled Vegetable Ribbons- Zucchini, Japanese Eggplant, Yellow Squash, With A Grilled Tomato Salsa C

Citrus and salt cut chile heat and refresh between fatty tortilla bites.