Wine Pairings to Beer Pairings

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by BuffaloBill12, Oct 20, 2015.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. BuffaloBill12

    BuffaloBill12 Crusader (478) Oct 21, 2011 Illinois
    Trader

    I am going to a BYOB restaurant on Saturday for a multi-course tasting menu. I asked the restaurant for suggested beer pairings since they have suggested wine pairings on their website. I was told that they couldn't suggest beer pairing so I am taking their wine suggestions and will try and pick beers off of those notes. Please let me know your suggestions. Thanks! The notes are:

    We recommend starting with a sparkling wine, whether it be a Champagne, or another dry sparkling. This will be a nice palate cleanser and will also pair nicely with the entire tasting menu.

    As we progress through the menu, we like to suggest a white option. Stick with medium-bodied whites with a bit of acidity. An unoaked Chardonnay, Chablis, or white Bordeaux are good options.

    For a red option, medium-bodied reds such as a red burgundy, pinot noir, or even a red blend work best. We typically suggest avoiding reds that are super tannic or incredibly bold, as they tend to over power the food. A bold red is fine, as long as it is well balanced.

    As we conclude, we generally refer back to the previously opened bottle of sparkling, or a dessert wine.
     
  2. Smakawhat

    Smakawhat Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,191) Mar 18, 2008 Maryland
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah

    What are you eating?
     
  3. BuffaloBill12

    BuffaloBill12 Crusader (478) Oct 21, 2011 Illinois
    Trader

    I don't know. They change the menu every day so they just give general pairing guidelines.
     
  4. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
    Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    For #1 dryness is the key. Go for a dry saison like Dupont.

    For #2, go with something similarly acidic like a Berliner Weiss or a Flanders Red.

    With #3, you need low bitterness / astringency with good body. Try Traquair Jacobite or Schneider Aventinus. The Traquair will have a barrel character and is vinous, which may be a plus. It might be fun to compare the two, though.
     
  5. BuffaloBill12

    BuffaloBill12 Crusader (478) Oct 21, 2011 Illinois
    Trader

    Those are great suggestions. Thanks!
     
  6. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
    Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Hope it works out well. Enjoy!
     
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.