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Perfect Protein Beer Pairings

Drinking sure works up an appetite. We compiled a few of our favorite meat-and-drink pairings. Note: Specific brews on tap tend to rotate, so when in doubt, stick with the type of beer indicated.
Blind Lady Ale House

By Nate Martins

Perfect Protein Beer Pairings

Blind Lady Ale House

Blind Lady Ale House

Pork

  • The beer style: Something hoppy
  • Where to go: Blind Lady Ale House
  • What to eat: Spicy salami pizza
  • We suggest: Automatic Brewing Co.’s Goofy Foot IPA

Lamb

  • The beer style: A pale ale or pilsner
  • Where to go: Queenstown Public House
  • What to eat: The bare lil’ lamb burger
  • We suggest: Hess’ Vienna Cream Ale

Sausage

  • The beer style: Something crisp and refreshing
  • Where to go: Brabant Cafe
  • What to eat: Traditional bratwurst
  • We suggest: Maes Pilsner

Beef

  • The beer style: Something smoky
  • Where to go: Ju/Ke at Bottlecraft
  • What to eat: Brisket
  • We suggest: Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier

Chicken

  • The beer style: Blonde or white ale
  • Where to go: Sea & Smoke
  • What to eat: Roasted Jidori half chicken
  • We suggest: Affigem Abbey Blonde

Fish

  • The beer style: Something light
  • Where to go: Puesto at the Headquarters
  • What to eat: Ceviche verde
  • We suggest: Cucapa Lookout Blonde

Ribs

  • The beer style: Something malty
  • Where to go: Phil’s BBQ
  • What to eat: Half rib dinner
  • We suggest: Karl Strauss’ Red Trolley Ale

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