Three Beers to Pair with a Lobster Roll

I would prefer a solid Lager with this.
Cheers and thanks for making me hungry now.....

 

That lobsta roll looks amazing. I like your beer pairing choices as well!

 

It is the official beer of lobsta rolls, son.

 

Mild to mid lager for me because I don't want to overpower the lobster.

 

What the hell is that thing in the article pic? Looks like a bunch of celary cut with mayo. No tail or claw meat to be seen. Super massive, artisanal-looking roll. Epic fail.

Anyway, pretty much anything pairs with a lobster roll. I'd definitely go the lager route, maybe a saison of some sort like Free Rise by Trillium if you're feeling fancy.

The real debate should be Maine style (cold, usually cut with a bit of mayo) or Connecticut style (warm with drawn butter). There is no wrong answer here but I typically lean towards CT style.

One last thing, if it's not on a New England hot dog bun (top sliced) then it's not really a proper lobster roll. Sucks that they're nearly impossible find down here (Pepperidge Farm a version of them but they're not quite up to par, IMO...too puffy/large).

Official beer of the clam, too!

 

Love Row 34, but lobster roll price crazy high. They make really good lobster tacos there too.

 

Yep, was just going to say that, a little taste on NE in a glass and on your plate. I had the best Lobster Rolls on a roadside truck in the middle of nowhere in Maine over 35 years ago. I've had high end rolls but those Maine rolls were easily the best.

 

Never had a lobster roll, I'll have to try one at a local seafood place where I've seen them on menu. Had a shrimp po boy today though, so probably good on seafood sammys for the week.

 

Forget pairings, just give me the lobster roll!

 

When I was in Massachusetts last year, I went to Turner’s Seafood in Salem and had this beauty:

I can easily say that it was the best lobster roll I ever had because it’s the only one I’ve ever had! Oh, and when in Massachusetts, the obvious choice is Narragansett!
*side note - it was also the most expensive ‘sandwich I have ever had

 

I've only had the Maine style, but I like it better at room temp to slightly warm. There's a place in Greensboro that has them on the menu and they are expensive but they serve them chilled. I don't think I'd like it on a bun with garlic butter, I'll just take the lobster straight up that way.

 

Carton Boat would pair nicely with a lobster roll.

 

I’m a fan of both. I certainly would never turn down a Maine-style one and they are typically the more popular option. Even McDonald’s has lobster rolls in the summer (also served chilled). The only reason I dig the CT style a bit more than the ME is because you never know how much mayo is being used. When done right, they’re delightful but sometimes it’s like 50% mayonnaise which is always disappointing after you spent $20 on one. Yeah, lobster rolls are always a bit pricey but then again it is lobster we’re talking about here.

Garlic butter with lobster? Gross. Drawn (clarified) butter only or GTFO lol cheers

 

I have never had a lobster roll. But when I find one I'm going to give it a try.
I like Anchor Steam Beer with my seafood though. Red Snapper Vera Cruz @Flying Fish Ft. Worth.

Gonna look for Narragansett.

 

Only had one lobster roll, but it remains my favorite meal during that vacation.


I'll gladly try out all these beer pairings when I get the next opportunity.

 

I could see a sour cutting through the fat in a lobster roll, pretty sure that explains the lemon being served on the side.

 

Agreed, that doesn't look right at all- cole slaw sandwich?

@RaulMondesi that's more of what we are looking for. Unless you're in PEI or Nova Scotia, you're gonna have to pay a fair bit for a good roll, you get what you pay for.

 

Searching for a less costly lobster roll is a futile exercise for most of us even if you buy fresh lobster and make your own, which I have done. That does give you control over the ingredients though.