Beer pairings for French Dip Sandwich

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Wheat beers

Cleaner and more neutral than its German cousin.

Why it works

Oak-and-rye warmth and crisp acid pours match the salty-bready-meaty stack.

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Belgian & trappist

Caramel, dark fruit, mild spice.

Why it works

Refined sippers — brandy, dry martini, herbal liqueur — were invented for the French table.

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Lagers & pilsners

Bavarian sessionable lager.

Why it works

Oak-and-rye warmth and crisp acid pours match the salty-bready-meaty stack.

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Belgian & trappist

Dry, peppery, citrusy farmhouse style.

Why it works

Refined sippers — brandy, dry martini, herbal liqueur — were invented for the French table.

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Craft IPAs

IPA flavor at 4-5%.

Why it works

Oak-and-rye warmth and crisp acid pours match the salty-bready-meaty stack.

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Wheat beers

Coriander and orange peel. Brilliant Belgian-style wheat.

Why it works

Oak-and-rye warmth and crisp acid pours match the salty-bready-meaty stack.