Beer that pair with
Across 3 related dishes — most-paired first.
Lagers & pilsners
Bavarian sessionable lager.
Citrus-bright, lightly bitter, or aged-sweet pours all flex with mozzarella, parmesan, and the in-between.
Works with Cream Cheese Frosting · Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting · Chocolate Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
Belgian & trappist
Dry, peppery, citrusy farmhouse style.
Citrus-bright, lightly bitter, or aged-sweet pours all flex with mozzarella, parmesan, and the in-between.
Works with Cream Cheese Frosting · Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting · Chocolate Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
Belgian & trappist
Strong, golden, dry-finishing despite richness.
Citrus-bright, lightly bitter, or aged-sweet pours all flex with mozzarella, parmesan, and the in-between.
Works with Cream Cheese Frosting · Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting · Chocolate Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
Wheat beers
Coriander and orange peel. Brilliant Belgian-style wheat.
Citrus-bright, lightly bitter, or aged-sweet pours all flex with mozzarella, parmesan, and the in-between.
Works with Cream Cheese Frosting · Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting · Chocolate Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
Stouts & porters
Lactose sweetness softens the roast.
Soft sweetness, citrus-edged richness, and coffee-warmth pours match the pastry case without piling on sugar.
Works with Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting · Chocolate Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
Sours & lambics
Raspberry, peach, cherry. The easy entry point.
Soft sweetness, citrus-edged richness, and coffee-warmth pours match the pastry case without piling on sugar.
Stouts & porters
Massive: chocolate, espresso, often bourbon-barrel-aged.
Big-roast, caramel-deep, and coffee-tinged pours echo cocoa bitterness and bring sweet body.
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