Beer pairings for Bolognese

Saison

30 dishes

Belgian & trappist

Dry, peppery, citrusy farmhouse style.

Why it works

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

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Witbier

30 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 Bolognese · Duck Bolognese · Lamb Bolognese · Pork Bolognese +26 more Bolognese · Duck Bolognese · Lamb Bolognese · Pork Bolognese · Veal Bolognese · Bolognese Sauce · Pasta Bolognese · Penne Bolognese · Spicy Bolognese · Turkey Bolognese · Chicken Bolognese · Gnocchi Bolognese · Lasagna Bolognese · Rigatoni Bolognese · Spagetti Bolognese · Fettucine Bolognese · Ragu Alla Bolognese · Spaghetti Bolognese · Fettuccine Bolognese · Tortelloni Bolognese · Beef & Pork Bolognese · Best With Duck Bolognese · Spaghetti Alla Bolognese · Bolognese Sauce With Pork · Pasta With Bolognese Sauce · Sauce Bolognaise (bolognese) · Pasticciata Bolognese Lasagna · Spaghetti With Bolognese Sauce · Cornish Hen With Bolognese Sauce · Fried Nodini With Spicy Bolognese

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German Pilsner

29 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 Bolognese · Duck Bolognese · Pork Bolognese · Veal Bolognese +25 more Bolognese · Duck Bolognese · Pork Bolognese · Veal Bolognese · Bolognese Sauce · Pasta Bolognese · Penne Bolognese · Spicy Bolognese · Turkey Bolognese · Chicken Bolognese · Gnocchi Bolognese · Lasagna Bolognese · Rigatoni Bolognese · Spagetti Bolognese · Fettucine Bolognese · Ragu Alla Bolognese · Spaghetti Bolognese · Fettuccine Bolognese · Tortelloni Bolognese · Beef & Pork Bolognese · Best With Duck Bolognese · Spaghetti Alla Bolognese · Bolognese Sauce With Pork · Pasta With Bolognese Sauce · Sauce Bolognaise (bolognese) · Pasticciata Bolognese Lasagna · Spaghetti With Bolognese Sauce · Cornish Hen With Bolognese Sauce · Fried Nodini With Spicy Bolognese

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Helles

29 dishes

Lagers & pilsners

Bavarian sessionable lager.

Why it works

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

Works with Bolognese · Duck Bolognese · Pork Bolognese · Veal Bolognese +25 more Bolognese · Duck Bolognese · Pork Bolognese · Veal Bolognese · Bolognese Sauce · Pasta Bolognese · Penne Bolognese · Spicy Bolognese · Turkey Bolognese · Chicken Bolognese · Gnocchi Bolognese · Lasagna Bolognese · Rigatoni Bolognese · Spagetti Bolognese · Fettucine Bolognese · Ragu Alla Bolognese · Spaghetti Bolognese · Fettuccine Bolognese · Tortelloni Bolognese · Beef & Pork Bolognese · Best With Duck Bolognese · Spaghetti Alla Bolognese · Bolognese Sauce With Pork · Pasta With Bolognese Sauce · Sauce Bolognaise (bolognese) · Pasticciata Bolognese Lasagna · Spaghetti With Bolognese Sauce · Cornish Hen With Bolognese Sauce · Fried Nodini With Spicy Bolognese

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Dubbel

5 dishes

Belgian & trappist

Caramel, dark fruit, mild spice.

Why it works

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

Works with Lamb Bolognese · Pork Bolognese · Ragu Alla Bolognese · Beef & Pork Bolognese +1 more Lamb Bolognese · Pork Bolognese · Ragu Alla Bolognese · Beef & Pork Bolognese · Bolognese Sauce With Pork

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Session IPA

5 dishes

Craft IPAs

IPA flavor at 4-5%.

Why it works

Mid-bodied, soft-sweet, citrus-bright pours flex with everything from roast bird to fried wings.

Works with Duck Bolognese · Turkey Bolognese · Chicken Bolognese · Best With Duck Bolognese +1 more Duck Bolognese · Turkey Bolognese · Chicken Bolognese · Best With Duck Bolognese · Cornish Hen With Bolognese Sauce

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Tripel

5 dishes

Belgian & trappist

Strong, golden, dry-finishing despite richness.

Why it works

Mid-bodied, soft-sweet, citrus-bright pours flex with everything from roast bird to fried wings.

Works with Duck Bolognese · Turkey Bolognese · Chicken Bolognese · Best With Duck Bolognese +1 more Duck Bolognese · Turkey Bolognese · Chicken Bolognese · Best With Duck Bolognese · Cornish Hen With Bolognese Sauce

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Imperial Stout

4 dishes

Stouts & porters

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

Why it works

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

Works with Lamb Bolognese · Ragu Alla Bolognese · Tortelloni Bolognese · Beef & Pork Bolognese

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Hefeweizen

2 dishes

Wheat beers

Banana, clove, soft wheat texture.

Why it works

Ginger-cool, citrus-sour, and lightly sweet pours quench chile heat without doubling down on it.

Works with Spicy Bolognese · Fried Nodini With Spicy Bolognese

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New England IPA

2 dishes

Craft IPAs

Hazy, juicy, soft bitterness.

Why it works

Ginger-cool, citrus-sour, and lightly sweet pours quench chile heat without doubling down on it.

Works with Spicy Bolognese · Fried Nodini With Spicy Bolognese

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Double IPA

Craft IPAs

Big hops, big alcohol, big food.

Why it works with Lamb Bolognese

Big, dark, sometimes-funky pours stand up to lamb's gamy fat without flinching.

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Flanders Red

Sours & lambics

Sour-tart with wine-like depth.

Why it works with Lamb Bolognese

Big, dark, sometimes-funky pours stand up to lamb's gamy fat without flinching.

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Milk Stout

Stouts & porters

Lactose sweetness softens the roast.

Why it works with Tortelloni Bolognese

Big-roast, caramel-deep, and coffee-tinged pours echo cocoa bitterness and bring sweet body.

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