Beer pairings for Calamari

German Pilsner

30 dishes

Lagers & pilsners

Crisp, noble-hopped, bone-dry.

Why it works

Smoky or dry-herbal pours match the char on grilled cephalopods and bring out marine sweetness.

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Gose

30 dishes

Wheat beers

Salty, sour, coriander-tinged.

Why it works

Smoky or dry-herbal pours match the char on grilled cephalopods and bring out marine sweetness.

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Saison

30 dishes

Belgian & trappist

Dry, peppery, citrusy farmhouse style.

Why it works

Smoky or dry-herbal pours match the char on grilled cephalopods and bring out marine sweetness.

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Witbier

30 dishes

Wheat beers

Coriander and orange peel. Brilliant Belgian-style wheat.

Why it works

Smoky or dry-herbal pours match the char on grilled cephalopods and bring out marine sweetness.

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Helles

8 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 Calamari Pasta · Fried Calamari · Calamari With Feta · Calamari En Su Tuna +4 more Calamari Pasta · Fried Calamari · Calamari With Feta · Calamari En Su Tuna · Deep Fried Calamari · Calamari And Marinara · Calamari With Marinara Sauce · Alaskan Halibut Calamari Orzo

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American Wheat

4 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 Calamari Salad · Calamari En Su Tuna · Calamari Ceaser Salad · Alaskan Halibut Calamari Orzo

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Czech Pilsner

2 dishes

Lagers & pilsners

A touch richer and breadier than its German cousin.

Why it works

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

Works with Fried Calamari · Deep Fried Calamari

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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 Calamari Steak · Calamari Steaks

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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 Calamari · Spicy Pepper Calamari

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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 Calamari Steak · Calamari Steaks

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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 Calamari · Spicy Pepper Calamari

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Tripel

Belgian & trappist

Strong, golden, dry-finishing despite richness.

Why it works with Calamari With Feta

Light herbal, citrus, and slightly floral pours mirror creamy-tangy fresh cheeses.

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