They say that we all have a better half, the perfect couple, the one we all look up to because they are right for each other, and so it is with wine and cheese. But, cheese can have any dance partner you want, so how about combining cheese and beer?
Perhaps a priori, it is not a combination that you would have thought to make, but you were wrong, because these foods match in a special way since they are two fermented products that can have yeast, aromas and nuances in common and when they come together… An explosion of flavor in the mouth!
Cheese and Beer, if we drink them together, we can enjoy new sensations and flavorsHowever, we must be careful and know how to choose which beer to pair with which type of cheese because otherwise we run the risk of not being able to appreciate one of them, for example, a soft cheese will combine perfectly with light beers.
When we pair two foods we seek to enhance the flavor of both, that the combination adds different and pleasant sensations, so we must complement their attributes. As we were saying, a very strong beer if accompanied by a soft cheese can cover the flavor of the cheese. To prevent this from happening to us, follow these small guidelines.
Soft cheeses, those aged between 7 and 35 days, pair well with pilsener style beers. This type of beer is smooth and has a certain sweet touch; they are the ones that are usually served in bars when we order a beer.
The characteristics of this type of beer are suitable for the freshest cheeses, since the flavor of the hops highlights the creaminess and sweetness of these cheeses. The softness of both foods is adequate, so that neither stands out more than the other.
Blue cheese can be paired with dark beer, both have an intense and strong flavor, so they are perfect to drink together. This combination is ideal since they harmonize in an appropriate way due to the bitter and toasted touch of this beer. The complex flavors of this type of pairing harmonize the palate.
Strong lagers and strong ales can be drunk with aged cheeses. In our country we have a wide variety of this type of cheese. The curing of the cheese gives it a more intense flavor, and because of this the beer must be in accordance.
For older cheeses, we can drink a Bock beer, a typically German beer that has a strong malt point and the alcohol content is higher than average.
This type of beer could also be paired with Cabrales or Roquefort cheeses, as their characteristics are appropriate to enjoy them together.
As you can see the combination of cheese and beer is a good option, they make a good couple, here we have talked about some types of cheese but as you know there is a wide variety to combine.
What would be your favorite combination?
