Best Beer and BBQ Pairing Guide:

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Beer BBQ Pairing
There’s nothing like sitting back and relaxing after a long week at work with some barbecue slowly cooking in the smoker and beer chilling in the cooler. But what if you want to take things to the next level and pair your barbecue with a new beer? Here is your guide to pairing the perfect beer with your weekend barbecue.

Burgers
A weekend staple we can all get behind. This delicious summer favorite is a classic for a reason, so add a little something to your next grill out with a hoppy IPA. When you eat a burger, you get the salty flavors from the meat, some sour notes from the toppings you add such as pickles, and even some sweet from the ketchup you might top it with. One thing you’re missing is something bitter to cut the taste, and an IPA can do just the trick.

Brats Beer Pairing

Brats and Sausages
When you think about brats and sausages, almost any beer will work. However, there is one that pairs the best, and that would be a German lager. This is a classic pairing that is best enjoyed with a large group of friends, and perhaps some polka playing in the background.

Chicken
Chicken has a light flavor that is great for mixing up the marinades and sauces, so for the best pairings, you should play off the flavors you get from those. For simple chicken, you can go with an amber lager that will pair nicely with any sweet caramelization you might get from the chicken. If you’re doing a citrus chicken, such as lemon, a blonde ale will work best.

Veggies Beer Pairing

Veggies
If you don’t eat meat and still love to grill veggies, we haven’t forgotten about you. Grilling vegetables is a great way to bring out different flavors that you might not get from cooking or baking them, so a nice German pilsner or lager is a good bet. The hops used in these beers typically have earthy and floral flavors, so they mix well with the taste of grilled veggies.

If you’re looking for some great barbecue and a delicious beer to pair with it, head over to BBQ King Smokehouse for some amazing options. Our smoky flavors pair wonderfully with any one of our beers on tap, so stop in today to taste for yourself. We’re located at 125 E. Calhoun St. in Woodstock, IL, or you can visit our website to check out our menu.



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