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Chicken and Beer Party Pairings
January 2017
There’s a bite for every adult beverage. Round out your drink of choice with its perfect chicken complement.
Appetizers
Air Fryer Chicken Parm Sliders:
Beer Pairing: Pale Ale
Medium body with medium bitterness. Pairs well with pizza flavors such as pepperoni and tomato sauce.
Southwestern Yogurt Chicken Dip:
Beer Pairing: Amber Ale
Medium body, malty and mildly sweet. Pairs well with chicken, spicy foods and lightly tangy cheeses such as yogurt.
Buttermilk Chicken and Waffle Bites:
Beer Pairing: Strong Ale
Heavy body with malty sweet flavors and intense alcohol. Pairs well with rich waffles and complements the fruitiness of the peach–mustard sauce.
Wings
Extra Crispy Chicken Wings:
Beer pairing: Amber Ale
Medium body, malty and mildly sweet. Complements the Chinese Five Spice powder and cuts through the richness of the wings.
Garlic & Ginger Sweet Chicken Wings:
Beer Pairing: Pilsner
Light body with a floral and hoppy flavor. Pairs well with the savory garlic and the snap of ginger.
Hearty Fare
Honey Ginger Korean Fried Chicken:
Beer Pairing: I.P.A.
Medium body with intense bitterness, citrus and hop flavors. Pairs well with the strong, spicy and sweet flavors of the spicy sweet Korean dipping sauce.
Herb and Artichoke Chicken Pull Apart Bread:
Beer Pairing: Hefeweizen
Light body and slightly acidic. Goes great with herbed goat cheese spreads and the slightly acidic flavor profile works perfectly with the artichokes.
Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sliders:
Beer Pairing: Amber Ale
Medium body, malty and mildly sweet. Balances well with sweet marinades and BBQ sauces.
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Beer Pairing: I.P.A
Medium body with intense bitterness, citrus and hop flavors. The citrus and hops contrast with the heat of the buffalo sauce. Also pairs great with blue cheese and celery.
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