4 Beer and Food Pairings in Honor of National Beer Day

Love the taste of tongue-twisting sours? Chef Gerson suggests pairing your favorite with fresh seafood like ceviche or crudo. Their matching acidities perfectly balance each other for a tangy duo. 

It only makes sense that an IPA's traditionally high abv would pair well with a large seared steak or roasted veggies. Chef Gerson says the hoppy, bitter taste of IPAs cuts through the fattiness of the meat. You can also pair brown ales with the same bites. The roasted flavor will compliment the more chocolaty notes in the ale.

A strong, potent blue cheese makes the perfect pair for stouts or porters. The rich, malty dark beers play on the slightly sour taste of the cheese.

And we’re back to basics with a classic lager paired with a gooey pizza pie. Chef Gerson says the crunchy crust mimics lager’s bready malt notes while the beer’s crisp hoppy finish cuts through any rich cheesy topping.