Pat Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Saw this on Serious Eats. I can't say I've ever given it much thought, but it seems like they've made some interesting discoveries. Summary: You might be surprised, but a bit of classic pairing advice actually applies to the junk food example. For instance, most cheese-flavored snacks are vaguely cheddar-like. Things that work with cheddar cheese, such as IPA and stout, also taste good with cheesy (or cheezy) snacks. Beers that you might normally pair with barbecue, like stout or a Belgian dubbel, will elevate your barbecue chips, too.It's worth considering texture, too. Puffed snacks dissolve to slime in your mouth. You need a beer with hops or bubbles to clear away the goo. The same is true for Chester Fries, which leave behind a greasy film. Potato chips have a delicate crunch that doesn't want a heavy beer. Nachos and Sun Chips are coarser and can take a bit of heft. While not great with everything, IPA proved to be the most versatile junk-food beer overall. It's a good palate cleanser and can handle lighter and coarser textures. The hoppy flavors work well with cheese, barbecue, pork, and "flamin' hot." Keep it away from Cool Ranch, though. [emphasis added] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistle Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 More than likely, the better the beer, the less you will notice the junk food, or you will be able to discourse exhaustively on its merits... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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