Do certain beers match better with foods?
There are pairings that enhance the food and enhance the beer. A hoppy beer will complement spicy foods. But I think most beer drinkers drink what they like and eat what they want. Q: What is your favorite beer? A: I prefer IPAs and red ales. Lower carbonated, hoppy beers that have an astringent quality to them. A citrusy flavor. They’re refreshing in the summer, and usually a little higher alcohol content. Q: What is the alcohol content? A: Each beer style has a specific alcohol range that it’s required to maintain in order to be described as that style. You see barley wines at 16 percent. Dogfish Brewing makes a 120 Minute IPA that is 20 percent. Most American beers hover around 5 percent. Nine and 10 percent are not unusual in IPAs. Q: What’s the latest trend in beers? A: Right now, New Belgium’s Fat Tire amber ale has the allure that Coors had back in the day. It’s a great beer. IPAs continue to be huge. Q: What’s the best Indiana beer? A: There are so many good ones, and I’m going
