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Craft Beer and Food Pairings

1. IPA (India Pale Ale)
   • Description: Hoppy and bitter, with citrus, pine, or floral notes. Styles include West Coast (drier and more bitter) and New England (hazy and juicy).
   • Taste Profile: Medium to full-bodied with a noticeable hop bite and a range of fruit flavors.
   • Food Pairings: Spicy foods (Indian, Thai, Mexican), sharp cheeses (blue cheese, aged cheddar), and grilled meats (burgers, BBQ).
2. Pale Ale
   • Description: Balanced malt and hop character with a moderate bitterness. Lighter than an IPA but still flavorful.
   • Taste Profile: Crisp, slightly hoppy with caramel or biscuit-like malt sweetness.
   • Food Pairings: Roasted chicken, seafood, light pasta dishes, and mild cheeses.
3. Stout
   • Description: Dark, rich, and often creamy with flavors of coffee, chocolate, and roasted malt. Variants include dry (like Guinness) and sweet (milk stouts).
   • Taste Profile: Full-bodied with roasted malt bitterness and a smooth finish.
   • Food Pairings: Oysters, grilled steak, chocolate desserts, and rich stews.
4. Porter
   • Description: Similar to a stout but generally lighter in body with a balance of roasted malt, caramel, and chocolate flavors.
   • Taste Profile: Smooth and slightly sweet with notes of toffee and coffee.
   • Food Pairings: Smoked meats, BBQ, roasted vegetables, and nutty desserts.
5. Wheat Beer (Hefeweizen, Witbier, American Wheat)
   • Description: Light, refreshing, and often hazy with hints of banana, clove, or citrus.
   • Taste Profile: Smooth, slightly sweet, with mild spice or citrus flavors.
   • Food Pairings: Salads, seafood, sushi, light pasta, and citrus-based dishes.
6. Amber Ale
   • Description: A malt-forward beer with a balance of caramel sweetness and mild hop bitterness.
   • Taste Profile: Medium-bodied with toasty, nutty, and caramel flavors.
   • Food Pairings: Grilled meats, pizza, roasted pork, and cheddar cheese.
7. Brown Ale
   • Description: Smooth, slightly sweet, with flavors of caramel, toffee, and nuts.
   • Taste Profile: Malty and nutty with low hop bitterness.
   • Food Pairings: Roasted meats, grilled sausages, aged cheeses, and nutty desserts.
8. Pilsner
   • Description: A crisp, refreshing lager with a clean finish and subtle hop bitterness.
   • Taste Profile: Light-bodied with floral and spicy hop notes.
   • Food Pairings: Fried foods, light seafood dishes, salads, and bratwurst.
9. Saison
   • Description: A Belgian-style farmhouse ale with fruity, spicy, and sometimes funky characteristics.
   • Taste Profile: Dry, effervescent, with a mix of citrus, pepper, and earthy flavors.
   • Food Pairings: Shellfish, goat cheese, grilled vegetables, and cured meats.
10. Sour Beer (Gose, Berliner Weisse, Lambic)
    • Description: Tart and tangy, sometimes with added fruit flavors.
    • Food Pairings: Fresh seafood, tangy cheeses (goat cheese, feta), fruit-based desserts, and charcuterie.
    • Taste Profile: Ranges from mildly sour to intensely tart, with notes of citrus, funk, and spice.
11. Barleywine
    • Description: A strong ale with high alcohol content and a deep malt character.
    • Taste Profile: Rich, boozy, with caramel, toffee, and dried fruit notes.
    • Food Pairings: Strong cheeses, rich desserts (cheesecake, toffee pudding), and slow-cooked meats.
12. Hazy/New England IPA
    • Description: A juicy, unfiltered IPA with low bitterness and intense citrus and tropical fruit flavors.
    • Taste Profile: Smooth, juicy, with a soft mouthfeel and hop-forward aroma.
    • Food Pairings: Spicy foods, tacos, tropical fruit dishes, and creamy cheeses. </aside>