Pairings Beer & Cider

Beer & Cider pairings

Beer, cider and cheese pairings

Beer pairs with cheese as well as wine does. Crisp lager suits mild cheese and pretzels, IPA suits sharp cheddar and spicy salami, stout suits blue cheese and chocolate, and dry cider suits brie and cheddar.

Carbonation scrubs fat, malt matches nutty and caramel flavors, and hops cut through rich cheese.

Beer & Cider with cheese

Quick answer table

Beer & CiderBest cheesesBest meats & extras
IPAAged Cheddar, Pepper Jack, GorgonzolaSoppressata, 'Nduja, Pepperoni
Lager & PilsnerHavarti, Emmental, GruyèreLandjäger, Black Forest Ham, Kielbasa
Stout & PorterAged Cheddar, Smoked Gouda, StiltonCountry Ham, Dark Chocolate, Pretzel Crisps
Wheat BeerFresh Chèvre, Feta, HavartiSmoked Salmon, Prosciutto di Parma, Mandarins
Belgian AlePort Salut, Taleggio, ÉpoissesPâté de Campagne, Saucisson Sec, Whole Grain Mustard
Hard CiderAged Cheddar, Camembert, BrieCountry Ham, Pâté de Campagne, Rillettes

Questions

What beer goes best with cheese?

Belgian ales and dry cider are the most cheese-friendly. IPA is best with sharp cheddar; stout with blue cheese.

What beer goes with a charcuterie board?

A crisp lager or pilsner for mixed boards; IPA for spicy salami; stout for a dessert board.

Is cider good with cheese?

Dry cider is one of the best drinks for cheese, especially cheddar, brie and Camembert.

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