Draught Beer Basics

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IMPERIAL PINT PILSNER
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Color Serving Temp Glass Type Pairings to Try
India Pale Ale A strong, hoppy pale
ale that originated in Britain for export to
soldiers in India.
50° - 55°F
10° - 13°C
Curry, spicy fare, blue
cheese
Lager Beer fermented slower, cooler
temperatures than ale, with bottom-
fermenting yeast, which is then aged for a
smooth, clean avor and aroma.
45 - 50°F
7° - 10°C
BBQ, hamburgers, spicy
foods like chili, jack or brick
cheese, light pasta dishes,
bread pudding
Pale Ale A mild version of India Pale Ale,
only fruittier
50° - 55°F
10° - 13°C
Seafood, beef dishes, cajun
fare, lamb, liver pate
Pilsner A general name for pale, golden-
hued, highly hopped bottom-fermenting
beers. The original was rst brewed in the
Bohemian town of Pilsen in 1842.
40° - 50°F
4.5 - 10°C
Light seafood, spicy
mexican or asian dishes,
mild cheeses, berry desserts
Porter Ale brewed from well roasted
barely. Dark brown in color, full-bodied in
texture, and bittersweet/chocolatey in avor
50° - 55°F
10° - 13°C
Blackened sh, smoked
foods, chili roasted meat,
Gruyere
Stout An English or Irish style ale that is
opaque black, smooth and creamy
50° - 55°F
10° - 13°C
Raw oysters, hearty stews,
braised dishes, chocolate
Vienna A German-style lager that is sweet,
malty and reddish in color originally brewed
in Vienna
45° - 50°F
7° - 10°C
Roasted pork and chicken,
bratwurst, nutty cheeses,
pumpkin pie
Witbier “White Beer” in German; pale
golden color with a tart, refreshing avor.
Similar to Hefeweizen only spicier
50° - 55°F
10° - 13°C
Seafood, spring vegetables,
sushi, brunch dishes, any
food prepared with citrus
and herbs