Everything You Need to Know about Burger and Beer Pairings
As football season quickly approaches, you may want to impress your friends with the most delectable food combinations to ensure a good time. As you know, one of our nation’s favorite food and drink combos consists of burgers and beer; however, the possibilities are endless.
From the friendly food industry experts at Black Cat Grille, we’re thrilled to share tips on how to pair burgers and beer for the best tasting bites you’ve ever experienced. Check out these three different approaches you can take to have your next football gathering be the talk of the town.
Classic
The burgers in a standard American meal contain cheddar or American cheese, pickles, lettuce, onion, ketchup, and other condiments. Although most beers go well with this kind of burger, hoppy beers are a great option. This includes pale ales, IPAs, and double IPAs. Their citrusy and sweet taste is a perfect match for a hearty, comforting burger.
Savory
Want to step out of the norm and cook an extravagant, fully loaded meal? Grill your burgers and top them off with onion rings, BBQ sauces, macaroni cheese, etc. The possibilities are endless! Once your burgers are prepared, consider a beer with a higher ABV, perhaps 7% and above. Some examples include the Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale or Three Floyds Dark Lord. These flavor-packed parings will earn you tons of compliments during your next cookout.
Most Simple
You can go a completely different route by toning down the flavors of your concoction. For instance, you can serve your burger with various toppings and complement it with a light, refreshing beer. The beverage will act as a palate cleanser.
In this case, we recommend Pilsners, blonde ales, or saisons. They are dry and crisp, which means they will allow you to enjoy that delicious burger.
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Are you craving a juicy burger and a glass of beer? For years, Black Cat Grille has provided shareable appetizers, delicious entrees, in-house desserts, and specialty drinks for communities in and around Georgetown, Connecticut. We can guarantee you will enter as strangers and leave as friends whenever you choose to dine with us.
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