Beer that pair with

Octopus

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German Pilsner

15 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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Witbier

15 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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Gose

12 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

12 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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American Wheat

Wheat beers

Cleaner and more neutral than its German cousin.

Why it works with Octopus Salad

Light, citrus-driven, lightly herbal pours mirror vinaigrette acid and fresh greens.

Hefeweizen

Wheat beers

Banana, clove, soft wheat texture.

Why it works with Spicy Octopus

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

Helles

Lagers & pilsners

Bavarian sessionable lager.

Why it works with Spanish Grilled Octopus With Australian Wine

Sherry-like sippers, dry acid, and orange-bitter notes mirror the saffron-citrus-paprika of the Spanish table.

New England IPA

Craft IPAs

Hazy, juicy, soft bitterness.

Why it works with Spicy Octopus

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