Beer pairings for Paella

German Pilsner

30 dishes

Lagers & pilsners

Crisp, noble-hopped, bone-dry.

Why it works

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

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Helles

30 dishes

Lagers & pilsners

Bavarian sessionable lager.

Why it works

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

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Saison

30 dishes

Belgian & trappist

Dry, peppery, citrusy farmhouse style.

Why it works

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

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Witbier

30 dishes

Wheat beers

Coriander and orange peel. Brilliant Belgian-style wheat.

Why it works

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

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Hefeweizen

7 dishes

Wheat beers

Banana, clove, soft wheat texture.

Why it works

Crisp, dry, herbal-clean pours support flaky fish without overwhelming it.

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Tripel

5 dishes

Belgian & trappist

Strong, golden, dry-finishing despite richness.

Why it works

Mid-bodied, soft-sweet, citrus-bright pours flex with everything from roast bird to fried wings.

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Session IPA

4 dishes

Craft IPAs

IPA flavor at 4-5%.

Why it works

Mid-bodied, soft-sweet, citrus-bright pours flex with everything from roast bird to fried wings.

Works with Chicken Paella · Vegetable Paella · Vegetarian Paella · Spicy Turkey Paella

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American Wheat

2 dishes

Wheat beers

Cleaner and more neutral than its German cousin.

Why it works

Bright citrus, lightly herbal, and clean wheat pours stay light against vegetable freshness.

Works with Vegetable Paella · Vegetarian Paella

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Flanders Red

2 dishes

Sours & lambics

Sour-tart with wine-like depth.

Why it works

Funky, smoky, and big-malt pours match game's iron-and-gamy edge.

Works with Paella Rabbit · Rabbit Paella

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Imperial Stout

2 dishes

Stouts & porters

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

Why it works

Funky, smoky, and big-malt pours match game's iron-and-gamy edge.

Works with Paella Rabbit · Rabbit Paella

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Czech Pilsner

Lagers & pilsners

A touch richer and breadier than its German cousin.

Why it works with Sausage Paella

Crisp lager-clean or rye-spicy pours match snappy casing and salty pork.

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