With Easter and Easter Monday just around the corner, it's time to think about how to make upcoming lunches and picnics even more special. And what better than bringing craft beers to the table to pair with traditional Easter dishes, as well as the barbecues we love so much for Easter Monday? From meat to fish, from cheeses to vegetables, craft beers perfectly complement every dish, adding an extra touch of flavor and freshness.
Traditional recipes for Easter and how to pair them with beer
Easter is synonymous with iconic dishes, from rustic preparations to exquisite desserts. On Maltese, we have prepared a new section Recipes, in collaboration with Tuduu, where beer is not only considered a great accompaniment… but also an ingredient to enhance flavors!
From appetizer to dessert, the options are endless. For example, a beer savory pie is perfect as an appetizer or snack, with its rich and flavorful taste. The beer lamb neck can become the main dish of your Easter table, with its enveloping flavor that pairs perfectly with a robust and malty beer.
If you’re looking for a dish to enjoy with friends and family, beer-spiced chicken wings are a great idea, with the beer giving an extra kick to the marinade.
And why not try a beer pasta or beer cannelloni for a truly original first course?
Don’t forget dessert, with beer tiramisu adding an unusual but delicious note to a classic of Italian pastry.
Easter Monday barbecues and the perfect beer pairing
And then there’s Easter Monday, one of the favorite moments for outdoor barbecue enthusiasts. Each type of barbecue corresponds to more suitable brewing styles; let’s look at some.
If you plan to grill red meats like beef or sausages like salamelle, a more structured and hoppy beer, such as an IPA or a Pale Ale, will be perfect to balance the intense and rich flavor of these dishes.
Light and fresh Lager beers are ideal to accompany white meats like chicken or turkey, thanks to their lightness and freshness that do not overpower delicate flavors. And don’t forget that fresh and easy-drinking beers are also great to pair with mild cheeses like tomini or grilled vegetables.
If you like fish barbecues, whether from the sea or lake, fresher and more versatile beers, like Blanche or Pilsner, fit perfectly thanks to their lightness and aromatic profile that enhances the delicate flavors of fish.
If you’re undecided about what to choose, Maltese has created special tasting boxes for your barbecues: 12 cans specifically for Meat, Fish, Cheese, and Vegetables! You can find them all here: https://maltese.beer/collections/box.
