Here’s How to Pair Beer and Food

You've heard about beer and food pairings, I'm sure. Maybe you've even been to a beer dinner where the restaurant or brewery specifically constructed dishes to match a particular beer (or even vice-versa).

Matching up beer with dinner has gone well beyond your typical lager-and-pizza combination, that's for sure. But how do you get the most out of your beer and food combinations? How do you make sure the flavors of one don't spoil the flavors of the other? How do you make sure nothing gets overpowered? It can be overwhelming and a hassle, and at a certain point it would be very understandable for you to just toss your hands up and just grab whatever you have.

That's why this article and infographic from Kendall College in Chicago comes in handy. A little guidance goes a long way, like for example, how to pick a beer by measuring the "weight" of the meal and the beer:

The article contains a lot more information like the above, addressing almost every possible combinations of flavors and styles. Check it out and get the most out of your meals.