Beer and Spices: IPA, Curry and Ethnic Cuisine - The New Frontier
Ethnic cuisine and spices represent one of the most exciting frontiers for pairing with craft beer. While wine often struggles with spicy dishes, beer - thanks to its carbonation, hop bitterness and variety of styles - offers surprising solutions for curries, tajines, stir-fries and fusion dishes.
Curry and Indian Dishes → IPA or Witbier
Curry is the pairing that made IPA famous around the world. This is no coincidence: East India Pale Ale was created specifically to accompany British soldiers in India. The tropical hops and clean bitterness of IPA perfectly balance the spices in curry. A spiced Witbier is the more delicate alternative. Explore craft IPA →
Mexican and Tex-Mex Cuisine → Lager or Session IPA
Tacos, fajitas and dishes with jalapeño call for refreshing, easy-drinking beers. A craft Mexican Lager or a Session IPA with low alcohol content cleanses the palate of the heat and is enjoyable throughout the meal.
Thai Cuisine → Saison or Witbier
The sweet-and-sour, spicy and aromatic flavors of Thai cuisine - lemongrass, ginger and galangal - find their ideal partner in an aromatic Saison or a Witbier with notes of coriander and citrus. An elegant pairing that is sure to surprise.
Chinese Cuisine and Stir-Fries → Lager or Pale Ale
Stir-fried dishes with soy sauce, ginger and garlic pair well with clean, versatile beers. A craft Lager or a Pale Ale with floral hops complements the umami flavors without overpowering them. Discover craft Lager →
Middle Eastern Cuisine and Tajine → Amber Beer or Belgian Ale
The warm spices of cinnamon, cumin, coriander and cardamom typical of Moroccan and Middle Eastern cuisine pair beautifully with a malty Amber Beer or a spiced Belgian Ale. Discover Amber Beers →
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