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Three basic principles:BalanceContrastComplement

Three basic principles:BalanceContrastComplement

Three basic principles:Balance

How well the beer and food create a balance of flavor when consumed together

ContrastHow the beer and food offset each others distinguishable taste/flavor elements

ComplementHow the beer and food meld together to form one single and easily identifiable flavor profile

Three basic principles:Balance

How well the beer and food create a balance of flavor when consumed together

ContrastHow the beer and food offset each others distinguishable taste/flavor elements

ComplementHow the beer and food meld together to form one single and easily identifiable flavor profile

Key Flavor Elements in FoodKey Flavor Elements in Food

Rich

Aromatic

Spicy/Heat

Charred/Smoky

Sweet Tart/Acidic

Fruity

Key Flavor Elements in BeerKey Flavor Elements in Beer

RichnessRoasted Malt

Hoppy/Spicy

Sweetness

Clean/Crisp

Citrus/Fruity

BEERS TO PAIR KEY FLAVOR ELEMENTS IN FOOD

RICH AROMATIC SPICY/ HEAT

CHARRED/ SMOKY SWEET TART/

ACIDIC FRUITY

American-Style Dark Lager:              

Michelob AmberBock, Ziegenbock

American-Style Light Amber Lager:            

Michelob ULTRA Amber

American-Style Light Lager:            

Bud Light, Busch Light, Michelob Golden Draft Light, Michelob Light, Natural Light

American-Style Low-Carb Light Lager:            

Michelob ULTRA

American-Style Premium Lager:            

Budweiser, Budweiser Select, Busch, Michelob, Michelob Golden Draft, Rolling Rock

American Ice Lager:            

Bud Ice, Busch Ice, Natural Ice

American Malt Liquor:              

Hurricane High Gravity, Hurricane Malt Liquor, King Cobra

American-Style Pale Ale:              

Stone Mill

Bavarian-Style Hefeweizen:    

Michelob Bavarian Style Wheat

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale / Belgian Brown Ale:          

Leffe Brune

Belgian-Style Pale Ale / Belgian Blonde Ale      

Leffe Blonde

Belgian-Style Wit (or White):              

Shock Top, Hoegaarden

Bohemian-Style Pilsener:      

Staropramen, Czechvar

Classic English-Style Pale Ale:              

Michelob Pale Ale, Bass Pale Ale, Boddingtons Pub Ale

Classic Irish-Style Dry Stout:              

Bare Knuckle Stout

= Good = Good = Better= Better = Best= Best

RICH AROMATIC SPICY/ HEAT

CHARRED/ SMOKY SWEET TART/

ACIDIC FRUITY

European-Style Dark/Munchner Dunkel:          

Beck’s Dark

European-Style Mild Lager:        

Kirin Light

European-Style Pilsener:              

Harbin Lager, Kirin Ichiban, Stella Artois, Tennent’s Lager, Tiger Lager

Fruit Beer:              

Bud Extra, Wild Blue

German-Style Light Beer:              

Beck’s Light

German-Style Marzen/Oktoberfest:              

Beck’s Oktoberfest, Michelob Marzen

German-Style Pilsener:              

Beck’s

German-Style Strong Doppelbock:              

Brew Masters’ Private Reserve

Golden or Blonde Ale:              

Beach Bum Blonde Ale

Herb and Spice Beers:              

Jack’s Pumpkin Spice Ale

Munchner-Style Helles:              

Löwenbräu

Non-Alcoholic (Beer) Malt Beverage:              

Beck’s NA, Busch NA, O’Doul’s, O’Doul’s Amber

Robust Porter:              

Michelob Porter

Sorghum Beers:              

Redbridge

Specialty Honey Lagers or Ales:              

Michelob Honey Lager

Wood- and Barrel- Aged Dark Beer:              

Winter’s Bourbon Cask Ale

= Good = Good = Better= Better = Best= Best

Chef & Brewmaster Pairing HighlightsCheese

Chef & Brewmaster Pairing HighlightsCheese

Rolling Rock & Pepper JackRolling Rock & Pepper Jack

Bud Light & Brie

Bud Light & Brie

Michelob Lager & Feta

Michelob Lager & Feta

Clean/Crisp

Spicy/Heat

Hoppy/Spicy

RichTart/Acidic

Hoppy, Sweet, Rich, Slight

Roasted Malt

Food Key

Beer Key

Chef & Brewmaster Pairing HighlightsSalad

Chef & Brewmaster Pairing HighlightsSalad

Michelob ULTRA Amber & Mesquite Grilled

Chicken Salad

Michelob ULTRA Amber & Mesquite Grilled

Chicken Salad Bud Extra & Spring Mix and Raspberry Salad

Bud Extra & Spring Mix and Raspberry Salad

Budweiser & Caesar

Salad

Budweiser & Caesar

Salad

Charred/Smoky

Roasted Malt, Clean/Crisp

Clean/Crisp, Sweet

Tart/Acidic

Fruity, Clean/Crisp

Tart/Acidic

Food Key

Beer Key

Chef & Brewmaster Pairing HighlightsSeafood

Chef & Brewmaster Pairing HighlightsSeafood

Bare Knuckle & Oysters on the

Half Shell

Bare Knuckle & Oysters on the

Half Shell

Budweiser Select & Sea Bass

Mediterranean

Budweiser Select & Sea Bass

Mediterranean

Aromatic,Tart/Acidic

Roasted Malt, Hoppy/Spicy

Aromatic, Spicy/Heat

Slight Roasted Malt, Clean/Crisp

Food Key

Beer Key

Chef & Brewmaster Pairing HighlightsSeafood

Chef & Brewmaster Pairing HighlightsSeafood

Spicy/Heat

Sweet, Rich,Hoppy/Spicy

Hoppy/Spicy, Citrus/Fruity

Aromatic, Fruity, Tart/Acidic

Kirin Ichiban & Pan Seared Rare

Ahi Tuna with Jalapeno Citrus Relish

Kirin Ichiban & Pan Seared Rare

Ahi Tuna with Jalapeno Citrus Relish

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Food Key

Beer Key

Hoegaarden& Citrus Glazed Fish

Hoegaarden& Citrus Glazed Fish

Chef & Brewmaster Pairing HighlightsPoultry

Chef & Brewmaster Pairing HighlightsPoultry

Michelob Lager & Mesquite B.B.Q. Chicken Breast

Michelob Lager & Mesquite B.B.Q. Chicken Breast

Stone Mill Pale Ale & Grilled Quail

with Wild Mushrooms

Stone Mill Pale Ale & Grilled Quail

with Wild Mushrooms

Beach Bum Blonde Ale & Chicken

Parmesan

Beach Bum Blonde Ale & Chicken

Parmesan

Charred/Smoky

Hoppy, Sweet, Rich, Slight

Roasted MaltSpicy, Citrus, Clean/Crisp

Tart/Acidic, Aromatic

Citrus, Hoppy, Slight Roasted

Malt

Charred/Smoky

Food Key

Beer Key

Chef & Brewmaster Pairing HighlightsMeat

Chef & Brewmaster Pairing HighlightsMeat

Harbin Lager & Veal Chop Harbin Lager & Veal Chop

Michelob Lager & Cracked Pepper

Strip Steak

Michelob Lager & Cracked Pepper

Strip Steak

Michelob Light & Char-broiled Filet Mignon

Michelob Light & Char-broiled Filet Mignon

Charred/Smoky

Clean/Crisp, Hoppy/Spicy, Rich, Sweet

Clean/Crisp, Hoppy/Spicy

Rich, Charred/Smoky

, AromaticSpicy/Heat

Hoppy, Sweet, Rich, Slight

Roasted Malt

Food Key

Beer Key

Chef & Brewmaster Pairing HighlightsMeat

Chef & Brewmaster Pairing HighlightsMeat

Stella Artois& Grilled Steak

Stella Artois& Grilled Steak

Beck’s Pilsner & Steak topped

with AlpineGruyere

Beck’s Pilsner & Steak topped

with AlpineGruyere

Bass & Lamb Herb-

Filled Meatballs

Bass & Lamb Herb-

Filled Meatballs

Rich, Charred/Smoky

Roasted Malt, Rich

Roasted Malt, Hoppy/Spicy,

Richness

Aromatic, Rich, Charred/Smoky

Rich, Charred/Smokey, Aromatic

Hoppy/Spicy, Sweetness, Clean/Crisp

Food Key

Beer Key

Chef & Brewmaster Pairing HighlightsDessert

Chef & Brewmaster Pairing HighlightsDessert

Michelob AmberBock & Crème Brûlèe

Michelob AmberBock & Crème Brûlèe Michelob Porter

& Tapioca Cream Dessert

Michelob Porter & Tapioca Cream

Dessert

Michelob ULTRA & Raspberry Symphony

Cheesecake

Michelob ULTRA & Raspberry Symphony

Cheesecake

Rich, Sweet

Roasted Malt, Sweet, Rich Rich, Roasted

Rich, SweetRich, Sweet

Fruity, Clean/Crisp

Food Key

Beer Key

Chef & Brewmaster Pairing HighlightsItalian

Chef & Brewmaster Pairing HighlightsItalian

Shock Top & Steamed

Mussels alla Napoli

Shock Top & Steamed

Mussels alla Napoli

Michelob ULTRA Amber & Penne Primavera with Creamy Tomato Sauce

Michelob ULTRA Amber & Penne Primavera with Creamy Tomato Sauce

Budweiser Select & Salsiccia

Lasagna

Budweiser Select & Salsiccia

Lasagna

Aromatic, Tart/Acidic

Spicy, Citrus, Clean/Crisp

Aromatic, Tart/Acidic

Slight Roasted Malt, Clean/Crisp

Aromatic, Tart/Acidic

Roasted Malt, Clean/Crisp

Food Key

Beer Key

Chef & Brewmaster Pairing HighlightsAsian

Chef & Brewmaster Pairing HighlightsAsian

Kirin Ichiban & Rainbow Roll Kirin Ichiban

& Rainbow Roll Tiger

& Szechwan Beef with Stir-Fried Mushrooms

and Green Beans

Tiger& Szechwan Beef with Stir-Fried Mushrooms

and Green Beans

Spicy/Heat

Hoppy/Spicy, Clean/Crisp

Spicy/Heat

Sweet, Rich, Hoppy/Spicy

Food Key

Beer Key

Chef & Brewmaster Pairing HighlightsLatin

Chef & Brewmaster Pairing HighlightsLatin

Shock Top & Paella

Shock Top & Paella

Budweiser& Fajitas with Pico

de Gallo

Budweiser& Fajitas with Pico

de Gallo

Spicy/Heat, Charred/Smok

y, Aromatic

Spicy, Citrus, Clean/Crisp

Spicy/Heat, Charred/Smo

kyClean/Crisp,

Sweet

Food KeyBeer Key