Beer that pair with

Custard

Across 30 related dishes — most-paired first.

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Quadrupel

6 dishes

Belgian & trappist

Big, rum-raisin, deeply complex.

Why it works

Soft sweetness, citrus-edged richness, and coffee-warmth pours match the pastry case without piling on sugar.

Works with Custard Tart · Chocolate Custard · Asparagus Custard Tart · Apple Crumble And Custard +2 more Custard Tart · Chocolate Custard · Asparagus Custard Tart · Apple Crumble And Custard · Apple Crumble With Custard · Turkish Coffee Custard With Chocolate Wafers And Turkish Delight

Imperial Stout

5 dishes

Stouts & porters

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

Why it works

Earth-and-oak, lightly smoky, slightly bitter pours echo mushroom's deep umami.

Works with Truffle Custard · Chocolate Custard · Asparagus Custard Tart · Snow Eggs With Pistachio Custard And Chocolate Drizzle +1 more Truffle Custard · Chocolate Custard · Asparagus Custard Tart · Snow Eggs With Pistachio Custard And Chocolate Drizzle · Turkish Coffee Custard With Chocolate Wafers And Turkish Delight

Saison

5 dishes

Belgian & trappist

Dry, peppery, citrusy farmhouse style.

Why it works

Salt-loving, bitter, brine-friendly pours echo aperitivo-bar small bites.

Works with Truffle Custard · Crabtruffle Custard · Baked Olive And Onion Custard · Fresh Spinach And Roasted-garlic Custard +1 more Truffle Custard · Crabtruffle Custard · Baked Olive And Onion Custard · Fresh Spinach And Roasted-garlic Custard · Sweet Corn Custard With Lobster And Roasted Peppers

Dry Irish Stout

Stouts & porters

Roasted coffee, slight bitterness, creamy mouthfeel.

Why it works with Asparagus Custard Tart

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