Beer/Wine Pairing with Thanksgiving Dinner
A Brief Guide for Selecting the Best Beer or Wine for Thanksgiving
The time to eat, drink, and be merry with your loved ones is just around the corner! Thanksgiving dinner is a feast of diverse dishes and there are many options to pair with a refreshing beverage. Pairing the right drink with your food is like pairing the right baling wire with your baler or having the right strap for your shipped goods.
Below are a few tips on beer and wine pairings for your holiday meals. This guide highlights the most common pairings. Your perfect pairings are largely based on personal preference so choose what suits your palate best.
Beer Pairings
For a Traditional Turkey, try an Amber ale or lager. The toasty, caramelly malt flavor with hints of fruit and spice fit well with the whole meal all the way to the pumpkin pie.
For a Smoked Turkey, try a Brown or Scotch ale. The hoppy notes get your turkey dancing from the plate to your mouth.
- Red Wine – The most common wine paired with holiday meals is Pinot Noir. The subtle earthiness, tame tannins, and light fruit flavors go well with traditional turkey dinners. Also try Syrah, Zinfadels, and Rose for brighter tastes.
- White Wine – A crisp Sauvignon Blanc or sweeter Reisling are popular options for salty, spicy, or sweet dishes. Sparkling wines are gaining a strong following and complements just as well.
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