Beer pairings for Ragu

Dubbel

30 dishes

Belgian & trappist

Caramel, dark fruit, mild spice.

Why it works

Oak-aged, sweet-caramel, and bitter-herbal pours stand up to charred beef and tannic richness.

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Imperial Stout

30 dishes

Stouts & porters

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

Why it works

Oak-aged, sweet-caramel, and bitter-herbal pours stand up to charred beef and tannic richness.

Works with Ragu · Asparagus · Duck Ragu · Fish Ragu +26 more Ragu · Asparagus · Duck Ragu · Fish Ragu · Lamb Ragu · Pork Ragu · Veal Ragu · Ragu Sauce · Sausage Ragu · Venison Ragu · Aparagus Soup · Aragula Salad · Asparagus Egg · Asparagus Duck · Asparagus Soup · Asparagus Tart · Pasta And Ragu · Wild Boar Ragu · Asparagus Pesto · Asparagus Salad · Asparagus,steak · Fried Asparagus · Green Asparagus · Lemon Meraguine · Pasta Asparagus · Pasta With Ragu · Steak Asparagus · White Asparagus · Asparagus Crepes · Crepes Asparagus

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Dry Irish Stout

23 dishes

Stouts & porters

Roasted coffee, slight bitterness, creamy mouthfeel.

Why it works

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

Works with Ragu · Asparagus · Lamb Ragu · Pork Ragu +19 more Ragu · Asparagus · Lamb Ragu · Pork Ragu · Veal Ragu · Ragu Sauce · Venison Ragu · Aparagus Soup · Aragula Salad · Asparagus Egg · Asparagus Soup · Asparagus Tart · Wild Boar Ragu · Asparagus Pesto · Asparagus Salad · Asparagus,steak · Fried Asparagus · Green Asparagus · Lemon Meraguine · Steak Asparagus · White Asparagus · Asparagus Crepes · Crepes Asparagus

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Porter

23 dishes

Stouts & porters

Lighter and more cocoa-driven than stout.

Why it works

Oak-aged, sweet-caramel, and bitter-herbal pours stand up to charred beef and tannic richness.

Works with Ragu · Asparagus · Lamb Ragu · Pork Ragu +19 more Ragu · Asparagus · Lamb Ragu · Pork Ragu · Veal Ragu · Ragu Sauce · Venison Ragu · Aparagus Soup · Aragula Salad · Asparagus Egg · Asparagus Soup · Asparagus Tart · Wild Boar Ragu · Asparagus Pesto · Asparagus Salad · Asparagus,steak · Fried Asparagus · Green Asparagus · Lemon Meraguine · Steak Asparagus · White Asparagus · Asparagus Crepes · Crepes Asparagus

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Quadrupel

20 dishes

Belgian & trappist

Big, rum-raisin, deeply complex.

Why it works

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

Works with Ragu · Asparagus · Pork Ragu · Veal Ragu +16 more Ragu · Asparagus · Pork Ragu · Veal Ragu · Ragu Sauce · Venison Ragu · Aparagus Soup · Aragula Salad · Asparagus Egg · Asparagus Soup · Asparagus Tart · Wild Boar Ragu · Asparagus Pesto · Asparagus Salad · Fried Asparagus · Green Asparagus · Lemon Meraguine · White Asparagus · Asparagus Crepes · Crepes Asparagus

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Witbier

18 dishes

Wheat beers

Coriander and orange peel. Brilliant Belgian-style wheat.

Why it works

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

Works with Asparagus · Duck Ragu · Fish Ragu · Aragula Salad +14 more Asparagus · Duck Ragu · Fish Ragu · Aragula Salad · Asparagus Egg · Asparagus Duck · Asparagus Soup · Asparagus Tart · Pasta And Ragu · Asparagus Pesto · Asparagus Salad · Fried Asparagus · Green Asparagus · Pasta Asparagus · Pasta With Ragu · White Asparagus · Asparagus Crepes · Crepes Asparagus

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German Pilsner

6 dishes

Lagers & pilsners

Crisp, noble-hopped, bone-dry.

Why it works

Italian-leaning pours — bitter aperitivo, dry herbal, citrus-bright — were built for the trattoria table.

Works with Fish Ragu · Pork Ragu · Sausage Ragu · Pasta And Ragu +2 more Fish Ragu · Pork Ragu · Sausage Ragu · Pasta And Ragu · Pasta Asparagus · Pasta With Ragu

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Helles

6 dishes

Lagers & pilsners

Bavarian sessionable lager.

Why it works

Warm, malt-driven, or whiskey-sweet pours echo long-simmer comfort and bring savory roundness.

Works with Fish Ragu · Sausage Ragu · Aparagus Soup · Pasta And Ragu +2 more Fish Ragu · Sausage Ragu · Aparagus Soup · Pasta And Ragu · Pasta Asparagus · Pasta With Ragu

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Flanders Red

5 dishes

Sours & lambics

Sour-tart with wine-like depth.

Why it works

Oak-aged, sweet-caramel, and bitter-herbal pours stand up to charred beef and tannic richness.

Works with Lamb Ragu · Venison Ragu · Wild Boar Ragu · Asparagus,steak +1 more Lamb Ragu · Venison Ragu · Wild Boar Ragu · Asparagus,steak · Steak Asparagus

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Saison

5 dishes

Belgian & trappist

Dry, peppery, citrusy farmhouse style.

Why it works

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

Works with Duck Ragu · Asparagus Duck · Pasta And Ragu · Pasta Asparagus +1 more Duck Ragu · Asparagus Duck · Pasta And Ragu · Pasta Asparagus · Pasta With Ragu

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Double IPA

3 dishes

Craft IPAs

Big hops, big alcohol, big food.

Why it works

Oak-aged, sweet-caramel, and bitter-herbal pours stand up to charred beef and tannic richness.

Works with Lamb Ragu · Asparagus,steak · Steak Asparagus

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Hefeweizen

2 dishes

Wheat beers

Banana, clove, soft wheat texture.

Why it works

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

Works with Fish Ragu · Sausage Ragu

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Session IPA

2 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 Duck Ragu · Asparagus Duck

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Tripel

2 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.

Works with Duck Ragu · Asparagus Duck

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Czech Pilsner

Lagers & pilsners

A touch richer and breadier than its German cousin.

Why it works with Sausage Ragu

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

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