Sausage is a staple of convivial aperitifs. Traditionally paired with red wine, it pairs perfectly with beers of all styles. Discover the best beer and sausage pairings for a perfect tasting experience.
Which beer goes with sausage?
1. Traditional dry sausage: light blond beer (Pilsner)
For a classic dry sausage, a light lager , such as a pilsner, is ideal. Its freshness, cereal notes, and slight bitterness perfectly balance the fat and saltiness of the sausage.
2. Sausage with hazelnuts or walnuts: amber beer
Hazelnut or walnut sausages find their balance with an amber beer. The toasted, caramelized, and slightly fruity flavors of this beer pleasantly highlight the gourmet, buttery aromas of dried fruits. At the sausage shop, we offer several choices of craft amber beer. Amb'Beer , or Irascible , an Ardèche craft beer with rich flavors and a balanced body.
3. Spicy or peppered sausage: IPA
Spicy sausages, with pepper or strong spices, pair perfectly with an Indian Pale Ale (IPA) . The bitterness and fruity notes of IPAs soften the power of the spices while enhancing their flavors.
4. Smoked sausage: dark beer or Porter
For smoked sausages, opt for a dark beer or a porter. Their roasted, chocolatey, and slightly smoky flavors complement the smoky taste of the sausage, enriching the taste experience.
5. Herb-flavored sausage: white beer
Sausages with aromatic herbs (herbes de Provence or basil) go perfectly with a white beer . Light and fresh, with notes of citrus and coriander, it subtly reveals the vegetal aromas of the sausage.
Tips for a successful beer and sausage pairing
- Choose a beer whose flavors complement or subtly contrast with those of the sausage.
- Experiment with different combinations to discover your favorite pairings.
- Serve the beer chilled for optimal enjoyment.
With these beer and sausage pairings, enhance your aperitifs and delight your guests. Cheers!
Why choose artisanal beer and sausage?
Whether it's a craft sausage or a craft beer , they are produced in smaller quantities by independent brewers and curers using traditional methods. Unlike large industrialists, artisans prioritize quality products, flavor diversity, and manufacturing without chemical additives.
Choosing to have an aperitif with a craft beer and artisanal sausage helps support the local economy, promote traditional know-how, and preserve a wide variety of authentic flavors. It also means opting for more sustainable and responsible consumption, while regularly discovering new flavors.
In short, choosing craft beers and artisanal sausages means choosing taste, authenticity and ethics.
And we offer all of this to you in the sausage shop!
