Nick and Craig’s Tips for Choosing the Right Beer Anywhere

Nick and Craig sat down with Annie of The Story of My Life to talk about beer. And last meals.

Annie, a craft beer novice, had been having some trouble not only deciding what beer to drink on her Bumble dates, but also what beer to bring to parties. To help her out, Nick suggested trying to figure out what flavors she likes based on her favorite foods. “Instead of asking ‘What’s your favorite beer?’ to make a recommendation, I usually say, ‘What’s your favorite food?’

On Pairing Beer with Food

• Regardless of what you are eating, make sure to get a beer that you will enjoy
• Don’t worry about getting a beer you are not too excited about just because you think it will pair better
• Think about food flavors you are in the mood for (not necessarily what you are eating at the time), and set your Palate in Barly to match
• Let Barly choose you the best-rated beer available that matches those flavors
• Think about choosing something that won’t ruin your ability to taste your food, but also won’t be overwhelmed by the taste of your food. For instance, a beer with a lot of bitterness might not be great with a creamy alfredo, but a hoppy beer could be just what you need with that spicy curry. A refreshing pilsner can be great with some fresh veggies, but probably wouldn’t stand up to a well-spiced steak

Bringing Beer to Parties

• If you know anything about your host, consider what they might like to eat for their last meal and bring beer with a similar flavor profile
• Try to find something with unique flavors that are generally accessible to beer lovers and haters alike (e.g. fruit, chocolate)

Whatever the situation, having a beer expert in your pocket will help ensure you and your friends continue to drink better beer. To read the whole article, head over to thestoryofmylife.com/how-to/beer-guide-how-to-choose-the-right-beer-anywhere.