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Find the perfect pairings

Cheese & Beer

From light & crisp to rich & hearty, explore how the carbonation of beer cuts through the richness of cheese to create the perfect contrast.

BLUE &
GERMAN-STYLE DOPPELBOCK

Fruity and blue for the win. The raisin and plum notes in Doppelbock complement salty Blue cheese perfectly.

BRIE STYLE &
PILSNER

Crisp and soft make for an intriguing contrast. This light, crisp beer and the richness of the soft cheese perfectly complement and balance each other.

CHEDDAR &
AMERICAN PALE ALE

New to pairings? Enjoy the classic flavor of an American Pale Ale with an Aged Cheddar to bring out its light and subtle spicy notes.

PASTA FILATA STYLE &
AMERICAN PALE LAGER

Looking for something light and airy? A fresh, milky Mozzarella or Burrata paired with a light American Pale Lager will send your taste buds floating.

FARMHOUSE STYLE &
GERMAN-STYLE BOCK

One cheese, one beer, lots of different flavors. The German-style Bock beer brings toasty, bready, grassy notes and the Farmhouse style cheese tops it off with nutty and sweet flavors.

MEDITERRANEAN/
MIDDLE EASTERN STYLE &
BLONDE ALE

This pairing’s got a kick. The honey and spice of Blonde Ale pairs well with the heat of Paneer when cooked in Indian seasoning.

WASHED RIND STYLE &
BELGIAN-STYLE PALE ALE

Get funky with this combo. The funk of strong Washed Rind cheese finds an unexpected partner in the Belgian-style Pale Ale, with hints of caramel and banana.

DRY JACK &
ENGLISH-STYLE BROWN ALE

If nutty flavors are your style, you’ll go nuts for this toasty English-style Brown Ale and its chocolate maltiness, which plays well with Dry Jack.

HISPANIC STYLE &
AMERICAN PALE LAGER

Refreshing flavors abound. The light and crisp American Pale Lager and the mild milky flavors of the Panela will make every bite and sip feel like your first.

GOUDA &
AMERICAN BROWN ALE

The similarities are striking. Each with their own notes of caramel, the American Brown Ale and Gouda elevate each other into the stratosphere.

RACLETTE STYLE &
BELGIAN-STYLE PALE ALE

Warm and melty cheese, cool and crisp beer, there’s never been a greater balance of flavors. The pleasing caramel, toasted malt, and nutty flavors are perfect for sharing.

ALPINE/SWISS STYLE &
GERMAN-STYLE MÄRZEN OR OKTOBERFEST

Get a taste of Europe with this pairing. The toasted bread aromas of the German beer and the naturalness of this Alpine/Swiss style cheese will whisk you away.

Pairings

made simple

Cheese	Beer
Alpine/Swiss style Like Lionza or Holey Cow	German-style Märzen, Oktoberfest, and Vienna-style Lager Malty, sweet beers like Belgian-style Dubbel
Blue Cheese	Robust Porter, Stout, German-style Doppelbock, and American Barley Wine Ale
BRIE STYLE	Lager, German-style Pilsner, Fruited Sour Beer, Imperial Porter, Stout, and Belgian-style Tripel
CHEDDAR Aged	Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, and Fruited Sour Beer
CHEDDAR All	American Pale Ale, lighter Pilsner, Lager Hard Cider
COLBY	American Red Ale, English Brown Ale, and Vienna-style Lager
DRY JACK	American Brown Ale and English-style Brown Ale Dark beers like Porter and Stout English-style Sweet Milk Stout
FARMHOUSE STYLE Like Toma or Carmody	Malty beers like German-style Bock Dark beers like Brown Ale, Porter, and Stout
GOUDA All	American Brown Ale
GOUDA Young	Amber Ale
GOUDA Aged	German-style Dunkel or Doppelbock American Amber Ale and Brown Ale Dark Lager and Imperial Stout
HISPANIC STYLE Oaxaca	German-style Doppelbock, Dunkel Lager, English Brown Ale, and English Mild Beer
HISPANIC STYLE Panela	Pilsner or Pale Lager
ITALIAN STYLE Like Estero Gold	Dry, crisp beers like Pilsner, Helles and Golden Ale American Amber Ale and Belgian-style Golden Strong Ale Hard Cider
MEDITERRANEAN STYLE Like Halloumi-style Grilling Cheese or Hand-braided String Cheese MIDDLE EASTERN STYLE Like Paneer or Nabulsi	American Lager, Blonde Ale, and German-style Kölsch
MONTEREY JACK	Light, dry, and crisp beers like German-style Kölsch
PASTA FILATA STYLE Like Mozzarella or Burrata	Pale Lager, Wheat Beer and other light, bright beers like German-style Kölsch
RACLETTE STYLE Like Wagon Wheel or San Geronimo	Fermented Beer like Brettanomyces, Belgian-style Saison, Belgian-style Pale Ale, and American Lager
SOFT FRESH Like Ricotta or Fromage Blanc	Wheat Beer, Belgian-style Fruit Lambic Beer, and Belgian-style Witbier
WASHED RIND STYLE Milder Washed Rind like Red Hawk or Nicasio Square	Brown Ale, German-style Dunkel, Irish Red Ale
WASHED RIND STYLE Stronger Washed Rind like Golden Gate	Belgian-style Dubbel and German-style Doppelbock