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Beef Jerky and Beer Pairing: The Essential Guide

Beef jerky as we know it today was first invented in the 1800s, but dried meat in general has likely been around for thousands of years. Today, there are all different sorts of jerky to choose from. Some are sweet and light while others are smoky and savoury.

Whatever the case, pairing beer with beef jerky is a great idea. If you’ve never tried it before, you might be wondering where to start with your beer pairing options. After all, what types of beer go best with different jerky options for meat eaters?

Keep reading and learn more about the fun beer pairing options you can try below.

Pale Ale Pairings

Pale ale is a unique type of beer made from malted barley. The taste of this beer is special because it is sweet compared to most other types of beer. This sweetness comes from the fermented yeast in the drink.

Besides being sweet, some people even find that this beer is slightly fruity. Whatever the case, this is a light beer that goes very well with a variety of jerkies. If you want something delicious to chew on with this brew, consider jerky that is both smoky and sweet at the same time.

The lightness of the pale ale will break through any overwhelming flavours in the jerky and bring a sense of balance to the overall flavour.

Lager Pairings

A lager is a typical type of beer that you might get at a bar. Lagers are rich and golden (although some may be quite dark and savoury). In general, this type of beer is quite versatile and it has such an agreeable flavour that it is almost impossible to go wrong with it.

This is especially true when pairing it with jerky. The main thing you should avoid is pairing lager with sweet jerky. Instead, for the best balance of flavours, you should pair it with jerky that is savoury, spicy, or smoky.

The bright and sparkly texture of this beer will help cut through the peppery flavours of the jerky and meld together perfectly.

Bitter Pairings

A bitter is a type of lager that is unique in that it has a very crisp flavour and texture. It is also a bit stronger and richer than your typical lager. As the name suggests, this beer is a bit bitter and dry.

Fortunately, you can counteract these characteristics with the right jerky. Sweet jerky goes especially well with this type of beer. However, salty and smokey jerky variations also go very well with this type of beer.

Because this beer is so versatile, you can pretty much pair whatever kind of jerky you want with it.

Beef Jerky and Beer Pairings

Pairing beef jerky and beer isn’t hard, but there are a few things you should consider. For example, lighter types of beer like pale ale tends to go well with sweeter types of jerky. On the other hand, heavier types of beer like bitters tend to be more versatile and go well with both sweet and savoury jerky types.

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