Pair like a pro

Want to pair your favorite craft beers like an old pro at home or at your local pub with an extensive tap list? Consider these pairing recommendations, courtesy of the Brewers Association.

Witbier:

Lighter seafood dishes like steamed mussels

Blonde ale:

Light food, including chicken, salads and salmon

India Pale Ale:

Strong spicy food and bold, sweet desserts like carrot cake

Double/Imperial IPA: Smoked beef brisket, grilled lamb and southern chicken-fried steak

Amber/red ale:

Chicken, seafood, burgers, and spicy cuisine

Porter:

Barbecue, sausages, roasted meat, and blackened fish

Sweet or Oatmeal stout: Rich, spicy food, including barbecued beef and Szechuan cuisine

Classic pilsner: Light food such as chicken, salads and salmon

American wheat ale: Very light food, including salads, sushi and vegetable dishes

Abbey dubbel:

Barbecue, meat stews, and a thick, hearty steak