Beer pairings for Apple Cake

6 dishes

Sours & lambics

Light, tart, often served with fruit syrups.

Why it works

Soft sweetness, citrus-edged richness, and coffee-warmth pours match the pastry case without piling on sugar.

6 dishes

Sours & lambics

Raspberry, peach, cherry. The easy entry point.

Why it works

Soft sweetness, citrus-edged richness, and coffee-warmth pours match the pastry case without piling on sugar.

6 dishes

Stouts & porters

Lactose sweetness softens the roast.

Why it works

Soft sweetness, citrus-edged richness, and coffee-warmth pours match the pastry case without piling on sugar.

6 dishes

Belgian & trappist

Big, rum-raisin, deeply complex.

Why it works

Soft sweetness, citrus-edged richness, and coffee-warmth pours match the pastry case without piling on sugar.

6 dishes

Wheat beers

Coriander and orange peel. Brilliant Belgian-style wheat.

Why it works

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

Belgian & trappist

Dry, peppery, citrusy farmhouse style.

Why it works with French Apple Cake

Refined sippers — brandy, dry martini, herbal liqueur — were invented for the French table.