Beer that pair with

Smoked Mozzarella

Across 7 related dishes — most-paired first.

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Imperial Stout

6 dishes

Stouts & porters

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

Why it works

Sweet caramel-oak warmth and big hop bitterness match smoke, char, and slow-cooked fat.

Works with Smoked Mozzarella · Smoked Mozzarella Cheese · Smoked Mozzarella Fondue · Smoked Mozzarella And Asparagus +2 more Smoked Mozzarella · Smoked Mozzarella Cheese · Smoked Mozzarella Fondue · Smoked Mozzarella And Asparagus · Lamb, Plum And Smoked Mozzarella Pizza · Eggplant Sandwiches With Smoked Mozzarella Ham And Basil

Porter

6 dishes

Stouts & porters

Lighter and more cocoa-driven than stout.

Why it works

Sweet caramel-oak warmth and big hop bitterness match smoke, char, and slow-cooked fat.

Works with Smoked Mozzarella · Smoked Mozzarella Cheese · Smoked Mozzarella Fondue · Smoked Mozzarella Lasagne +2 more Smoked Mozzarella · Smoked Mozzarella Cheese · Smoked Mozzarella Fondue · Smoked Mozzarella Lasagne · Smoked Mozzarella And Asparagus · Eggplant Sandwiches With Smoked Mozzarella Ham And Basil

West Coast IPA

6 dishes

Craft IPAs

Resinous, piney, assertively bitter.

Why it works

Sweet caramel-oak warmth and big hop bitterness match smoke, char, and slow-cooked fat.

Works with Smoked Mozzarella · Smoked Mozzarella Cheese · Smoked Mozzarella Fondue · Smoked Mozzarella Lasagne +2 more Smoked Mozzarella · Smoked Mozzarella Cheese · Smoked Mozzarella Fondue · Smoked Mozzarella Lasagne · Smoked Mozzarella And Asparagus · Eggplant Sandwiches With Smoked Mozzarella Ham And Basil

Milk Stout

5 dishes

Stouts & porters

Lactose sweetness softens the roast.

Why it works

Sweet caramel-oak warmth and big hop bitterness match smoke, char, and slow-cooked fat.

Works with Smoked Mozzarella · Smoked Mozzarella Cheese · Smoked Mozzarella Fondue · Smoked Mozzarella And Asparagus +1 more Smoked Mozzarella · Smoked Mozzarella Cheese · Smoked Mozzarella Fondue · Smoked Mozzarella And Asparagus · Eggplant Sandwiches With Smoked Mozzarella Ham And Basil

Double IPA

Craft IPAs

Big hops, big alcohol, big food.

Why it works with Lamb, Plum And Smoked Mozzarella Pizza

Big, dark, sometimes-funky pours stand up to lamb's gamy fat without flinching.

Dry Irish Stout

Stouts & porters

Roasted coffee, slight bitterness, creamy mouthfeel.

Why it works with Smoked Mozzarella And Asparagus

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

Flanders Red

Sours & lambics

Sour-tart with wine-like depth.

Why it works with Lamb, Plum And Smoked Mozzarella Pizza

Big, dark, sometimes-funky pours stand up to lamb's gamy fat without flinching.

Helles

Lagers & pilsners

Bavarian sessionable lager.

Why it works with Smoked Mozzarella Lasagne

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

Saison

Belgian & trappist

Dry, peppery, citrusy farmhouse style.

Why it works with Smoked Mozzarella Lasagne

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

Session IPA

Craft IPAs

IPA flavor at 4-5%.

Why it works with Lamb, Plum And Smoked Mozzarella Pizza

Crisp, slightly bitter pours scrub cheese-and-grease bites and lift bright-tomato sauces.