Much has been written about the parallels between beer and wine so we’ll skip the pretense, but really, if there’s one thing to take from it: These days it shouldn’t be out of place to see a Belgian quad or a Russian imperial stout instead of merlot or syrah next to the cranberry sauce or gravy boat at Thanksgiving. Beers can have just as much nuance as wine and often pair better with food. Some beers have a time and place. The following local brews deserve a spot on your table Thursday. More
Wine for the holidays? Beer allows for just as much, if not more, variety of food pairing options. With everything shared family-style at Thanksgiving, as opposed to separate courses, the beers selected should be able to incorporate different flavors. So grab a bunch of beers, leave them scattered around the table and let people figure out what they like. Some styles of beer that work best include saisons, brown ales, doppelbocks, witbiers, winter warmers, as well as autumn beers like marzens and yes, even pumpkins. Here’s a quick guide to help figure out some good flavor pairings from appetizers through dessert. More
