Beer pairings for Bacon

Dubbel

30 dishes

Belgian & trappist

Caramel, dark fruit, mild spice.

Why it works

Oak-aged, sweet-caramel, and bitter-herbal pours stand up to charred beef and tannic richness.

Works with Bacon · Bacon Jam · Bacon Pie · Back Bacon +26 more Bacon · Bacon Jam · Bacon Pie · Back Bacon · Bacon Pear · Bacon Pork · Bacon Soup · Tart Bacon · Bacon Candy · Bacon Dates · Bacon Filet · Bacon Pasta · Bacon Pizza · Bacon Ranch · Bacon Salad · Bacon Steak · Bacon Trout · Bacon&liver · Fig W Bacon · Fried Bacon · Maple Bacon · Bacon & Veal · Bacon Burger · Bacon Cheese · Bacon Omelet · Bacon Prawns · Bacon Quiche · Bacon Shrimp · Boiled Bacon · Pemeal Bacon

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German Pilsner

30 dishes

Lagers & pilsners

Crisp, noble-hopped, bone-dry.

Why it works

Italian-leaning pours — bitter aperitivo, dry herbal, citrus-bright — were built for the trattoria table.

Works with Bacon · Bacon Jam · Bacon Pie · Back Bacon +26 more Bacon · Bacon Jam · Bacon Pie · Back Bacon · Bacon Pear · Bacon Pork · Bacon Soup · Tart Bacon · Bacon Candy · Bacon Dates · Bacon Filet · Bacon Pasta · Bacon Pizza · Bacon Ranch · Bacon Salad · Bacon Steak · Bacon Trout · Bacon&liver · Fig W Bacon · Fried Bacon · Maple Bacon · Bacon & Veal · Bacon Burger · Bacon Cheese · Bacon Omelet · Bacon Prawns · Bacon Quiche · Bacon Shrimp · Boiled Bacon · Pemeal Bacon

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Helles

28 dishes

Lagers & pilsners

Bavarian sessionable lager.

Why it works

Italian-leaning pours — bitter aperitivo, dry herbal, citrus-bright — were built for the trattoria table.

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Witbier

27 dishes

Wheat beers

Coriander and orange peel. Brilliant Belgian-style wheat.

Why it works

Italian-leaning pours — bitter aperitivo, dry herbal, citrus-bright — were built for the trattoria table.

Works with Bacon · Bacon Jam · Bacon Pie · Back Bacon +23 more Bacon · Bacon Jam · Bacon Pie · Back Bacon · Bacon Pear · Bacon Pork · Bacon Soup · Tart Bacon · Bacon Candy · Bacon Dates · Bacon Pasta · Bacon Pizza · Bacon Ranch · Bacon Salad · Bacon Trout · Bacon&liver · Fig W Bacon · Fried Bacon · Maple Bacon · Bacon & Veal · Bacon Cheese · Bacon Omelet · Bacon Prawns · Bacon Quiche · Bacon Shrimp · Boiled Bacon · Pemeal Bacon

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American Wheat

6 dishes

Wheat beers

Cleaner and more neutral than its German cousin.

Why it works

Light, citrus-driven, lightly herbal pours mirror vinaigrette acid and fresh greens.

Works with Bacon Pizza · Bacon Salad · Bacon Trout · Bacon Burger +2 more Bacon Pizza · Bacon Salad · Bacon Trout · Bacon Burger · Bacon Omelet · Bacon Quiche

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Saison

5 dishes

Belgian & trappist

Dry, peppery, citrusy farmhouse style.

Why it works

Light, citrus-driven, lightly herbal pours mirror vinaigrette acid and fresh greens.

Works with Bacon Pasta · Bacon Salad · Bacon Cheese · Bacon Prawns +1 more Bacon Pasta · Bacon Salad · Bacon Cheese · Bacon Prawns · Bacon Shrimp

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Fruited Sour

3 dishes

Sours & lambics

Raspberry, peach, cherry. The easy entry point.

Why it works

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

Works with Bacon Pie · Bacon Pear · Tart Bacon

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Porter

3 dishes

Stouts & porters

Lighter and more cocoa-driven than stout.

Why it works

Warm, malt-driven, or whiskey-sweet pours echo long-simmer comfort and bring savory roundness.

Works with Bacon Soup · Bacon Filet · Bacon Steak

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Tripel

3 dishes

Belgian & trappist

Strong, golden, dry-finishing despite richness.

Why it works

Citrus-bright, lightly bitter, or aged-sweet pours all flex with mozzarella, parmesan, and the in-between.

Works with Bacon Cheese · Bacon Prawns · Bacon Shrimp

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Double IPA

2 dishes

Craft IPAs

Big hops, big alcohol, big food.

Why it works

Oak-aged, sweet-caramel, and bitter-herbal pours stand up to charred beef and tannic richness.

Works with Bacon Filet · Bacon Steak

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Flanders Red

2 dishes

Sours & lambics

Sour-tart with wine-like depth.

Why it works

Oak-aged, sweet-caramel, and bitter-herbal pours stand up to charred beef and tannic richness.

Works with Bacon Filet · Bacon Steak

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Hefeweizen

2 dishes

Wheat beers

Banana, clove, soft wheat texture.

Why it works

Bitter aperitivo, light bubbles, and lift-of-coffee pours brighten egg richness and savory-sweet brunch plates.

Works with Bacon Omelet · Bacon Quiche

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Imperial Stout

2 dishes

Stouts & porters

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

Why it works

Oak-aged, sweet-caramel, and bitter-herbal pours stand up to charred beef and tannic richness.

Works with Bacon Filet · Bacon Steak

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Milk Stout

2 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.

Works with Bacon Pie · Tart Bacon

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Session IPA

2 dishes

Craft IPAs

IPA flavor at 4-5%.

Why it works

Hop-cut and oak-sweet pours scrub fat and stand up to charred beef and melted cheese.

Works with Bacon Pizza · Bacon Burger

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Berliner Weisse

Sours & lambics

Light, tart, often served with fruit syrups.

Why it works with Bacon Pear

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

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Dry Irish Stout

Stouts & porters

Roasted coffee, slight bitterness, creamy mouthfeel.

Why it works with Bacon Soup

Warm, malt-driven, or whiskey-sweet pours echo long-simmer comfort and bring savory roundness.

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West Coast IPA

Craft IPAs

Resinous, piney, assertively bitter.

Why it works with Bacon Burger

Hop-cut and oak-sweet pours scrub fat and stand up to charred beef and melted cheese.

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