Beer pairings for Beef Chow Mein

Belgian & trappist

Caramel, dark fruit, mild spice.

Why it works with Beef Chow Mein

Deep, dark, malt-or-oak-driven pours echo slow-cooked beef and dark-sauced richness.

Wheat beers

Salty, sour, coriander-tinged.

Why it works with Beef Chow Mein

Light, bright, slightly funky pours match the salt-and-fat range from dumplings to roast duck.

Lagers & pilsners

Bavarian sessionable lager.

Why it works with Beef Chow Mein

Light, bright, slightly funky pours match the salt-and-fat range from dumplings to roast duck.

Stouts & porters

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

Why it works with Beef Chow Mein

Deep, dark, malt-or-oak-driven pours echo slow-cooked beef and dark-sauced richness.

Craft IPAs

IPA flavor at 4-5%.

Why it works with Beef Chow Mein

Light, bright, slightly funky pours match the salt-and-fat range from dumplings to roast duck.

Wheat beers

Coriander and orange peel. Brilliant Belgian-style wheat.

Why it works with Beef Chow Mein

Light, bright, slightly funky pours match the salt-and-fat range from dumplings to roast duck.