February 11, 2012
  • 8/11/09 By Lucy Blatter

    Forget wine: Pair cheese with beer

    Cheese and beer make great pairings.

    Wine and cheese might just be the greatest pairing of all time (though some might argue strongly in favor of chocolate and peanut butter).

    But there’s an oft-forgotten duo that’s worth pairing: Beer and cheese.

    In preparation for the Vermont Cheesemakers Festival (taking place August 23 in Shelburne, VT), organizers have put together a list of cheeses and beers that complement each other.

    Cheese: Chèvre with herbs or pepper
    A soft goat’s milk chevre is ideal for serving as an appetizer (with crackers) or sprinkled on top of a salad.

    Beer recommendations: Pilsner-style beer, Wheat beer, Pale ale

    Cheese: Two-year cheddar
    An aged semi-firm cheddar goes well with holiday foods or by itself.

    Beer recommendations: India Pale Ale, Steam beer, Christmas Ale

    Cheese: Traditional cheddar wheel
    A traditional country-store cheddar, made from pasteurized cow's milk, is rich and full-flavored.

    Beer recommendations: Porter, Double ale, Fruit beer

    Cheese: Blue cheese
    This rich and tangy cheese is an acquired taste, but if you like it, it’s great crumbled on a salad and served in small doses.

    Beer recommendations: Triple ale, Imperial stout, Barley wine

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